Nestled in the Boise Valley, the community of Star is a quiet area of 4,000 residents (which qualifies the area for Rural Development loans), where seasonal activities are embedded in lively Boise’s metropolitan area. Star is only six miles west of Boise and borders the prestigious community of Eagle to the east.
Students of Star are provided with excellent educational opportunities in the form of exceptional public, charter and private schools. The College of Idaho and Boise State University—known as the "Home of the Broncos"—are also located nearby.
Star and the rest of the Boise Valley benefit from an incredibly strong economy and the unemployment rate is well below the national average. High tech manufacturing such as Micron Technologies and Hewlett Packard, in addition to retail, are large employment sectors in the valley. Because of the valley’s business-friendly environment and affordable cost of living, several other major employers are headquartered here.
Star offers a scenic location on the Boise River with the picturesque snow-capped Rocky Mountains as its backdrop. Bike paths network throughout the surrounding region. Year-round, Boise, meaning "City of Trees," maintains excellent attractions such as the City Zoo, State Capitol, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Idaho Botanical Garden, World Center Birds of Prey, and Desert Canyon white-water rafting and mountain day trips.
Although a relatively new community, the real estate market in Star is abundant as beautiful homes dress the hilltops and horses surrounded by white fences graze the pastures below. Star's cost of living is among the lowest in the west, and the high quality of life continues to attract new residents to the Star housing market, with gorgeous homes for sale available on scenic hilltop and waterfront lots. Single-family homes start in the low $100,000s. Believe it or not, waterfront homes start near $250,000 or you can pay upwards of just $1.3 million for a large riverfront acreage estate. Small land lots start at around $50,000 and range upward to $500,000 depending on location, views and acreage.
Star Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $181,829 compared to $193,365 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -6%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Star ID. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Star to help you find the best home!