The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83669 sells for about $596,000, or $743 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 131 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,540 a month.
ZIP 83669 — Star
The housing market in 83669 is currently balanced, with home prices showing modest year-over-year growth. Sales activity is steady, though inventory remains limited, reflecting the broader trend of stabilization in the Boise metropolitan area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with newer housing stock, while still maintaining access to the employment hubs of the Boise metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 131 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 83669, Ada County ID
The area is served by the West Ada School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the Boise metropolitan region.
Star is experiencing significant residential expansion as a bedroom community for the Boise metro area, with ongoing development of new subdivisions and infrastructure to support the growing population.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Residents primarily commute via State Street (Highway 44) toward Boise and Meridian for employment, with commute times varying based on traffic congestion during peak hours.
The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Boise River for outdoor activities, and a growing number of community-focused amenities and shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family home rentals in new subdivisions, with demand driven by families relocating to the Boise metro area.
The local economy is heavily integrated into the broader Boise City metropolitan area, which is anchored by sectors including technology, healthcare, and government.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with State Street serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting Star to the rest of the Treasure Valley.
Ongoing residential development continues to expand the footprint of the city, with new subdivisions frequently approved to accommodate population growth.
The Ada County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes, following standard Idaho assessment practices.
Parcels are subject to various taxing districts, including the West Ada School District and local municipal service districts.
Data sourced from ZIP-level aggregates; specific ACS table breakdowns not available.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides regional access for fishing, floating, and riverside recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.