Is Boise, ID 83709 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Boise is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 27% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score74/ 100

More competitive than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #8 of 69 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list27.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market16Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$286▲ +2.5% vs. last year

The Boise housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Boise, ID 83709 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 262 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $517,276. Overall, Boise is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ada County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Boise ranks #8 of 69 ID ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Eagle 83616 (14% sold over asking) or Meridian 83642 (17% sold over asking), while Boise 83712 (38% sold over asking) and Boise 83703 (34% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Boise real estate

Is Boise a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Boise, ID 83709 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Boise?

The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Boise sell over asking?

27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Boise?

About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Ada County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Boise?

The median sale price was $517,276 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $286 per square foot.

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