The Boise City market right now
Sales figures: Redfin Data Center, market tracker (Redfin, a national real estate brokerage), Boise City, ID metro area, May 2026, all residential property types. Typical value: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026, mid-tier homes, seasonally adjusted. These are area-wide figures, not a value for any one home.
With about 1.7 months of supply, this is a market that leans toward sellers by the usual rule of thumb, and homes sold for about 0.3% below their list price on average.
Show the numbers
| Month | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $519,900 |
| Apr 2026 | $479,999 |
| Mar 2026 | $484,995 |
| Feb 2026 | $483,995 |
| Jan 2026 | $474,900 |
| Dec 2025 | $479,990 |
| Nov 2025 | $489,000 |
| Oct 2025 | $499,945 |
| Sep 2025 | $499,900 |
| Aug 2025 | $499,990 |
| Jul 2025 | $499,900 |
| Jun 2025 | $512,500 |
| May 2025 | $500,853 |
| Apr 2025 | $478,245 |
| Mar 2025 | $499,000 |
| Feb 2025 | $475,483 |
| Jan 2025 | $485,000 |
| Dec 2024 | $477,174 |
| Nov 2024 | $480,000 |
| Oct 2024 | $475,000 |
| Sep 2024 | $480,996 |
| Aug 2024 | $475,000 |
| Jul 2024 | $485,000 |
| Jun 2024 | $510,000 |
| May 2024 | $495,000 |
Source: Redfin Data Center, Boise City, ID metro area. Monthly figures, not seasonally adjusted, so some ups and downs are just the time of year.
What the metro area covers
The Census Bureau counts about 845,877 people in the Boise City, ID metro area, across 5 counties. Property taxes, recording fees and some transfer taxes are set county by county, so check the county your home is in.
| County | Population (2024 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Ada County, ID | 535,799 |
| Canyon County, ID | 266,892 |
| Gem County, ID | 21,857 |
| Owyhee County, ID | 12,748 |
| Boise County, ID | 8,581 |
Towns with the most ZIP codes in the area: Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Caldwell, Eagle, Kuna, Star, Garden City, Banks, Garden Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City.
Population and counties: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2023 metro delineations.
Idaho rules that affect sellers
Transfer tax
Idaho does not charge a state real estate transfer tax.
Seller disclosure
Yes. Under Idaho's Property Condition Disclosure Act (Idaho Code 55-2501 and following), a seller of a home with one to four units must complete the state's property disclosure form and deliver a signed copy to the buyer within 10 days of accepting the buyer's offer. Some transfers are exempt, such as court-ordered sales, foreclosures, and sales by estates or trustees.
Who handles the closing
Idaho closings are customarily handled by title and escrow companies, and state law does not require an attorney at closing, though either side may hire one.
Source: HomeLight, states that require a real estate attorney at closing (secondary source)
Also worth knowing
A buyer can cancel the purchase agreement by giving written notice within 3 business days after receiving the seller's disclosure form. Sellers must also update the form before closing if anything on it changes.
Also worth knowing
Idaho law does not require a seller to disclose that a home is psychologically impacted, for example by a death or crime there, but a seller who is asked about it in writing is expected to answer truthfully.
Checking an agent's license
Real estate agents in Idaho are licensed by the Idaho Real Estate Commission. You can look up any agent before you work with them.
Rules checked 2026-09-30. They change, and local practice varies: confirm with your title company, closing attorney or agent before relying on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.