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487489 W MELROSE ST

BOISE, ID 83706
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,766 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,078 (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.$640,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$636,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$640,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyADA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 240 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Garfield Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Timberline High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.7 mi
M
East Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 3.9 mi

District: Boise City Independent School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 83706These 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.133
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 100.68

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,002
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,927 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,866
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,193
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

487489 W Melrose St 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Boise 83706
  • Older than 78% of homes in Ada County

How it measures up in Boise 83706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boise 83706.

Living area2,766 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 487489 W Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoise 83706Ada County
Living areabigger than2,766 ft²91% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac59% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than197844% of homes22% of homes

About 487489 W Melrose St

When did 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID last sell?

487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID last sold on Oct 4, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID?

487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,766 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID built?

487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID?

487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID is assigned to Garfield Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Timberline High School (high), rated A-; East Junior High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Boise City Independent School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID compare to other homes in Boise 83706?

Among the 10,659 homes in Boise 83706, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,766 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1978 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487489 W Melrose St, Boise, ID was $5,078. The county assessed it at $640,200.

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