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$293,390$104 / 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 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $331,900 on Jun 25, 2013

5538 N FORBES AVE

BOISE, ID 83713
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,812 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$293K
$220K low$367K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$331,900 · Jun 25, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,896 (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.$663,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$597,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$663,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyADA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 248 ft²Porch · 212 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Pioneer School of the ArtsA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Heritage Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Rocky Mountain High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Meridian Joint School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 83713These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,972
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,754
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,391
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

5538 N Forbes Ave 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 less than 65% of homes in Ada County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Ada County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Boise 83713
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Centennial

What homes are worth in Boise 83713

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

This home
$144K$647K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Boise 83713.

How it measures up in Boise 83713

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boise 83713.

Estimated value$293,390
CheaperTypical $266,997Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,781 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 5538 N Forbes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentennialBoise 83713Ada County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,39053% of homes60% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10411% of homes9% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,812 ft²79% of homes85% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac52% of homes57% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than201196% of homes91% of homes69% of homes

About 5538 N Forbes Ave

How much is 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID is $293,390 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $219,997 to $366,783. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID last sell?

5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID last sold on Jun 25, 2013 for $331,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID?

5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,812 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID built?

5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID?

5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID is assigned to Pioneer School of the Arts (elementary), rated A; Heritage Middle School (middle), rated A+; Rocky Mountain High School (high), rated A. All sit in Meridian Joint School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID compare to other homes in Boise 83713?

Among the 9,410 homes in Boise 83713, it is worth more than 60% of them ($293,390 against a typical $266,997), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($104 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,812 ft² against a typical 1,781 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2011 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Ada County, it is worth more than 35% 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 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5538 N Forbes Ave, Boise, ID was $2,896. The county assessed it at $663,100.

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