land

for trade or sale

28 acres 20 miles north of Boise, Idaho

  • two perennial creeks with pristine riparian zones containing willow, cottonwood, alder, hawthorn, syringa, currant, red osier, emerging ponderosa pine, various grasses & wildflowers & many more plant species
  • wildlife including fox, deer, elk, beaver, otter, trout, crawfish & various bird species
  • grid power on site
  • solar, wind & microhydro power potential
  • private well
  • building pad overlooking the two creeks with views up each valley
  • excellent buffer zones with the creeks on two sides & BLM land on the other two sides
  • conveniently located at only 3 miles from Horseshoe Bend & Highway 55
  • access from highway 55 via maintained county road
  • private bridge
  • between Payette River and Boise National Forest (3 miles from each) with endless winter & summer recreational opportunities including worldclass whitewater

If you have questions or would like to make an offer or land trade proposal, please email me. For trades, the following is my land criteria:

  • Western United States and preferably in Idaho
  • rural in agriculturally undeveloped area (ranching fine)
  • 5+ acres (20 or more preferable)
  • direct sun throughout the day, summer & winter
  • perennial stream or spring
  • no further than 3-5 miles from small town & 30 from a city (flexible depending on location)
  • existing structures fine but not necessary
  • hot spring a big plus

I may also consider trading for a large city lot in the Boise North End or foot hills.

for sale

760 acres in the Pioneer Mountains bordering Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

  • divided in to three parcels: 640, 80 & 40 acres (would consider selling all, part or dividing)
  • parcels within 1/2 & 1 mile of each other
  • nearest parcel to the Craters of the Moon headquarters & visitor center is 2 miles
  • restricted access via locked gate
  • superb privacy & seclusion
  • four small springs (2 intermittent, 2 perennial)
  • small pond on 640 acre parcel
  • small cabin above pond with beautiful wide open views of valley below
  • excellent solar & wind power potential
  • primary flora: sage brush, quaking aspen (large groves), chokecherry, willow & current
  • various wildlife including deer, elk, moose, antelope, bear, wolf, coyote, fox, bobcat & 200+ bird species
  • rich history: settlement patterns (Goodales Cutoff runs through each parcel), native inhabitants, mining & nearby volcanism
  • excellent vacation retreat, remote Permaculture site or possible business oppurtunity (guided horseback tours, cabin/yurt rentals, dude ranch, etc)

Please inquire via email.

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