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$570,398$332 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

17079 STATE HIGHWAY 78

MELBA, ID 83641
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,716 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$570K
$523K low$618K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,275 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$360,837 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,287
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$263,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,927
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$360,837

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyOWYHEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 64 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Melba Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.8 mi
M
Melba High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Melba Joint School District 136

Neighborhood · ZIP 83641These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,100
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,600
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

17079 State Highway 78 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Older than 79% of homes in Melba 83641

What homes are worth in Melba 83641

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$229K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Melba 83641.

How it measures up in Melba 83641

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melba 83641.

Estimated value$570,398
CheaperTypical $663,252Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,716 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,819 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 3.78 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 17079 State Highway 78 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelba 83641Owyhee County
Estimated valuepricier than$570,39839% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33253% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,716 ft²44% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac42% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than196821% of homes32% of homes

About 17079 State Highway 78

How much is 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID is $570,398 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $522,642 to $618,154. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID last sell?

17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID last sold on Mar 11, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID?

17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,716 square feet of living space and a 2.50-acre lot.

When was 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID built?

17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID?

17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID is assigned to Melba Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Melba High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Melba Joint School District 136. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID compare to other homes in Melba 83641?

Among the 1,472 homes in Melba 83641, it is worth more than 39% of them ($570,398 against a typical $663,252), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($332 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,716 ft² against a typical 1,819 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 3.78 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1968 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Owyhee County, it is worth more than 59% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17079 State Highway 78, Melba, ID was $1,275. The county assessed it at $360,837.

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