The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83842 sells for about $590,000, or $405 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,197 a month.
ZIP 83842 — Medimont
The housing market in 83842 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting its rural nature. Most figures for this ZIP are not published at the ZCTA level and are omitted to maintain data integrity. Market activity is heavily influenced by the broader Coeur d'Alene metro area.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural privacy, recreational access to the lake, and a quiet lifestyle, rather than commuters or those requiring urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 3.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 83842, Kootenai County, Idaho
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data is typically aggregated at the county or city level.
Not determinable; specific school ratings for the rural Medimont area are not published as a distinct aggregate.
The area is subject to standard wildfire risks common to North Idaho; insurance availability and premiums are influenced by regional forest-fire exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Coeur d'Alene metro area, with limited new development occurring within the rural 83842 ZIP code.
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 typically commute by personal vehicle toward Coeur d'Alene or Post Falls; public transit options are not available in this rural area.
The area is defined by proximity to Lake Coeur d'Alene and rural outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping or dining within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market in this rural ZIP is extremely limited with low inventory and minimal turnover.
The local economy is primarily tied to the Coeur d'Alene metro area, which features a mix of tourism, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via regional highway corridors connecting to Coeur d'Alene.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently approved or under construction within the 83842 ZIP code.
Kootenai County Assessor performs annual market-value assessments for all residential parcels.
Parcels are served by Kootenai County taxing jurisdictions and local school districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and increased construction costs.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Idaho is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption timelines.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 83842.
Major regional lake providing boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.