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Build Your Idaho Getaway in Garden Valley

 

There are places that feel like an escape the moment you arrive—and Garden Valley is one of them. Tucked along the South Fork of the Payette River and surrounded by mountains, forests and open space, this small Idaho community offers the kind of four-season lifestyle that makes a weekend getaway feel a world away from the city, while still keeping Boise within easy reach.

Two adjoining lots are available in Southfork Landing: Lot 48 is approximately .16 acres and Lot 49 is approximately .13 acres. Purchase either lot individually or secure both for additional space! There is no required timeframe to begin construction, giving you the freedom to bring your plans together and build when the time is right.

Southfork Landing is an outdoor-adventure community surrounded by the natural beauty of Garden Valley. The community has a private water and sewer system, and all lots have underground power. A one-time $2,500 water hookup fee and $10,000 sewer connection fee apply.

A Small Community With a Big Idaho Lifestyle

Garden Valley is home to approximately 440 residents, creating a distinctly small-town atmosphere where the pace is slower, the scenery is bigger and outdoor recreation is part of everyday life. At approximately 3,150 feet in elevation, the valley enjoys four distinct seasons without the extreme elevation of some of Idaho's higher mountain communities.

Summers are warm and inviting, with average July highs around 89°F, making long days on the river, hiking trails, golf course or mountain roads especially appealing. Winter brings a true mountain season, with average January highs around 34°F, average lows near 19°F, and approximately 69 inches of snowfall annually.

And that's part of the charm: summer isn't the only season worth being here.

Recreation Is the Backyard

Life in Garden Valley naturally revolves around the outdoors. The South Fork of the Payette River provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, rafting, swimming and relaxing along the water. The surrounding Boise National Forest opens the door to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, snowmobiling and winter trail adventures.

Golfers can head to Terrace Lakes Resort for an 18-hole mountain golf experience, while the area's geothermal hot springs offer another way to enjoy the seasons. From summer river days to snowy winter adventures followed by a warm soak, Garden Valley offers recreation that changes with the calendar.

For those who love exploring, the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway follows the South Fork Payette River through the mountains between Banks and Lowman, creating a spectacular scenic drive and gateway to even more recreation.

Yet perhaps one of Garden Valley's greatest advantages is its proximity to Boise. You can trade city life for mountain air and open space in roughly an hour, making this an appealing location for a weekend retreat, vacation home, future full-time residence—or simply a place to build something that feels distinctly your own.

Choose one lot or make them both yours. Bring your vision, your plans and your love of the outdoors, and start creating your own piece of Idaho in Southfork Landing.