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$189,115$122 / 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 76How 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 $163,800 on Aug 10, 2021

8518 W GALACTIC CT

BOISE, ID 83709
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,546 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$189K
$143K low$235K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,800 · Aug 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$974 (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.$415,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$415,100

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.0.19
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
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 · 140 ft²Porch · 150 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Silver Sage Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Lake Hazel Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Mountain View High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Meridian Joint School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 83709These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
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.65,821
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,867 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,688
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,427
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

8518 W Galactic Ct 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 94% of homes in South Cole
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Ada County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Ada County

What homes are worth in Boise 83709

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

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$156K$712K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Boise 83709.

How it measures up in Boise 83709

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boise 83709.

Estimated value$189,115
CheaperTypical $319,411Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,546 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 8518 W Galactic Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth ColeBoise 83709Ada County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,1156% of homes7% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12217% of homes17% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,546 ft²39% of homes32% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac47% of homes41% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than200261% of homes57% of homes53% of homes

About 8518 W Galactic Ct

How much is 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID is $189,115 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $142,845 to $235,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID last sell?

8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID last sold on Aug 10, 2021 for $163,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID?

8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,546 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID built?

8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID?

8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID is assigned to Silver Sage Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Lake Hazel Middle School (middle), rated B; Mountain View 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 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID compare to other homes in Boise 83709?

Among the 22,165 homes in Boise 83709, it is worth more than 7% of them ($189,115 against a typical $319,411), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($122 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,546 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (2002 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Ada County, it is worth more than 7% 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 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8518 W Galactic Ct, Boise, ID was $974. The county assessed it at $415,100.

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