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BOISE, IDAHO · ADA COUNTY · 83702
The Highlands Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
The Highlands is a Boise foothills neighborhood north of Hill Road, started in 1955, with midcentury and newer homes, Crane Creek Country Club at its center and quick access to Bob's Trail and Bogus Basin Road.
The Highlands at a Glance
LOCATION
Boise foothills north of Hill Road, mainly east of Bogus Basin Road
HOA
None for most homes
BUILT
1955 – present
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Boise School District #1
LOT SIZES
About 0.23 – 0.52 acre
TYPICAL HOMES
Midcentury homes, 1970s to 1990s foothill homes and newer custom homes
AMENITIES
Crane Creek Country Club (private), Bob's Trail and the Hull's Gulch trails, Highlands Hollow and shops at Hill and Bogus Basin roads
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Living in The Highlands
The Highlands is a foothills neighborhood in north Boise, above Hill Road and mainly east of Bogus Basin Road. Richard B. Smith and his partners started it in 1955 on land his grandfather farmed. Smith also started the Parade of Homes here. Many streets have Scottish names, like Braemere, Wyndemere and Selkirk.
The neighborhood has one of the highest shares of midcentury modern homes in Boise, mixed with 1970s to 1990s foothill homes and newer custom homes. Lots run about a quarter acre to half an acre or more. Crane Creek Country Club, a private club, sits at the center, and Bob's Trail connects to the Hull's Gulch trails and the wider Ridge to Rivers system.
Most homes do not have an HOA. The Highlands is in the Boise School District, and Highlands Elementary is in the neighborhood. Shops and restaurants sit at the corner of Hill and Bogus Basin roads, and Bogus Basin is about 19 miles up the hill.
BUILDERS
Developed by Richard B. Smith and partners starting in 1955
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Assigned Schools
ELEMENTARY
Highlands Elementary
MIDDLE
North Junior High
HIGH
Boise High School
School assignments can change. Confirm boundaries with Boise School District #1 and see performance data on the Idaho State Report Card.
LOCATION
Getting Around
Approximate drive times from The Highlands. Rush-hour traffic can add time.
5 min | Hyde Park
10 min | Downtown Boise
20 min | Boise Airport
20 min | Boise Towne Square
30 min | Bogus Basin
ACTIVE LISTINGS · UPDATED FROM THE MLS
Homes for Sale in The Highlands
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QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK
The Highlands FAQs
Where is The Highlands in Boise?
The Highlands is in the north Boise foothills (83702), north of Hill Road and mainly east of Bogus Basin Road, around Crane Creek Country Club.
How old are homes in The Highlands?
Building started in 1955. You'll find midcentury homes, 1970s to 1990s foothill homes and newer custom homes.
Is there trail access from The Highlands?
Yes. Bob's Trail is the easiest link from the neighborhood to the Hull's Gulch trails and the Ridge to Rivers system.
Does The Highlands have an HOA?
Most homes do not have an HOA. Some sections may, so confirm for a specific address before you write an offer.
What schools serve The Highlands?
The Highlands is in the Boise School District. Assigned schools are generally Highlands Elementary, North Junior High and Boise High School. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district.
How can I see homes for sale in The Highlands?
Use the listings section on this page to see every active listing in The Highlands, updated from the Intermountain MLS. To tour a home, call or text Nathan and Jamie at (208) 581-7444 or use the showing request form.
Neighborhood information comes from public sources and the Intermountain MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers should verify HOA fees, school assignments and lot details independently. Schraner Realty, brokered by Homes of Idaho. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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