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$949,000$312 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $143,800 on Oct 21, 2015

5231 E RIVER PL

POST FALLS, ID 83854
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,044 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$949K
$917K low$981K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$143,800 · Oct 21, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$834,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$667,200
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.15%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$115,000
EVERETT FINANCIAL INC · recorded Oct 21, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,803 (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.$654,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$429,670
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$671,310
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$654,670

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKOOTENAI
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Post Falls Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
New Vision High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Post Falls School District 273

Neighborhood · ZIP 83854These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,111
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.700 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,118
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,405
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5231 E River Pl 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Post Falls 83854
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Post Falls 83854
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Post Falls 83854

What homes are worth in Post Falls 83854

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

This home
$265K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Post Falls 83854.

How it measures up in Post Falls 83854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Post Falls 83854.

Estimated value$949,000
CheaperTypical $531,001Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$312
CheaperTypical $305Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area3,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 5231 E River Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePost Falls 83854Kootenai County
Estimated valuepricier than$949,00090% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31253% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than3,044 ft²89% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac79% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than200050% of homes57% of homes

About 5231 E River Pl

How much is 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID is $949,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $916,669 to $981,331. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID last sell?

5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID last sold on Oct 21, 2015 for $143,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID?

5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,044 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID built?

5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID?

5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID is assigned to Ponderosa Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Post Falls Middle School (middle), rated A-; New Vision High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Post Falls School District 273. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID compare to other homes in Post Falls 83854?

Among the 18,571 homes in Post Falls 83854, it is worth more than 90% of them ($949,000 against a typical $531,001), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($312 against a typical $305), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,044 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (2000 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Kootenai County, it is worth more than 78% 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 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5231 E River Pl, Post Falls, ID was $2,803. The county assessed it at $654,670.

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