Garden City, Idaho is a charming community that is completely surrounded by the state’s capital and largest city, Boise. Garden City retains a separate municipal government but benefits directly from its proximity to the hub of commerce, banking and government for the state. Located along the Boise River and nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Garden City offers many outdoor activities in addition to the entertainment, education and employment opportunities that abound in Ada County and the Greater Boise Area. Approximately 12,000 residents currently live in Garden City. They are served by three major hospitals, Idaho’s largest university, Boise State University, as well as 34 grade schools, nine junior high schools and five high schools all within a 20 mile radius of Garden City. The presence of Boise State intensifies the region’s already high emphasis on arts and entertainment and also serves as the primary outlet for sports enthusiasts who closely follow the Broncos’ successful athletic department. Garden City is a growing community with development projects planned in both residential and commercial areas throughout the city. New businesses are constantly being introduced in the form of restaurants and retail stores. This economic expansion is supported by a healthy population growth that has also helped produce new schools, parks and community centers. From its clean city streets to its intimate residential neighborhoods, Garden City today offers housing from the affordable to the luxurious. Real estate options include single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots and historic properties.
Price Range of Garden City Houses, Homes, Propetry, Condos
Real Estate Market: Prospective homebuyers have a variety of properties to choose from in Garden City. From ranch-style homes for sale to contemporary condominiums, this city has the right home at the right price for almost every budget. Garden City condominiums and townhouses range in price from the low $100,000s to $300,000 and more depending on size, location and amenities. Two, three and four-bedroom homes in subdivisions such as Willowbrook, Rivers Edge, Hazelbrook and Sleepy Hollow range in price from the mid-$200,000s to $500,000 and more. Larger homes for sale and hosues in residential areas such as the Waterfront District, Plantation Acres, Riverside Village, Fairview Acres and Leader River houses are priced from $600,000 to $1 million and higher. Many Boise area properties feature water or city views and are located near schools, parks and local shopping centers. A select few historic properties are also available as are plots of land for custom building. Find foreclosures, short sales, bank owned real estate.
Garden City Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of April 20th, 2020: homes priced around $449,450 compared to $419,540 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +7%. For Monday, April 20th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 4.51%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.90%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.41%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 4.12%.
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