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$1,079,391$407 / 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 94How 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

5538 S BASALT AVE

BOISE, ID 83716
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,650 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,291 (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.$977,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$916,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$977,800

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.Bi-Level
CountyADA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2002
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Deck · 70 ft²Patio · 182 ft²

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

M
East Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 1.0 mi
E
Riverside Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.6 mi
H
Timberline High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Boise City Independent School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 83716These 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.61
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 100.77

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
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.23,090
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$119,791
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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 S Basalt 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 more than 93% of homes in Southeast Boise
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Ada County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Southeast Boise
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Southeast Boise
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Southeast Boise

What homes are worth in Boise 83716

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

This home
$238K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Boise 83716.

How it measures up in Boise 83716

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boise 83716.

Estimated value$1,079,391
CheaperTypical $668,312Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$407
CheaperTypical $357Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area2,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,922 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 5538 S Basalt Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSoutheast BoiseBoise 83716Ada County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,079,39193% of homes90% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40782% of homes73% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,650 ft²86% of homes79% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac78% of homes64% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than199670% of homes31% of homes41% of homes

About 5538 S Basalt Ave

How much is 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID is $1,079,391 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,017,919 to $1,140,863. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID last sell?

5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID?

5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,650 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID built?

5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID?

5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID is assigned to East Junior High School (middle), rated A-; Riverside Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Timberline High School (high), 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 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID compare to other homes in Boise 83716?

Among the 9,204 homes in Boise 83716, it is worth more than 90% of them ($1,079,391 against a typical $668,312), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($407 against a typical $357), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,650 ft² against a typical 1,922 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1996 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Ada County, it is worth more than 92% 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 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5538 S Basalt Ave, Boise, ID was $7,291. The county assessed it at $977,800.

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