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Moving to Boise? A Local’s Guide to Choosing Your Treasure Valley Community
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Ada County
Garden City, Idaho Homes for Sale
Riverfront living, tasting rooms and the Greenbelt, minutes from downtown Boise.
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Garden City is a small city surrounded by Boise with a personality all its own. It stretches along the Boise River and the Greenbelt, and has become known for riverside homes, local wineries and breweries, and an eclectic, creative vibe.
Homes range from modern riverfront townhomes and new infill to classic ranch homes, often just a short bike ride from downtown Boise.
Why people love Garden City
- Direct access to the Boise River Greenbelt
- Riverside tasting rooms, breweries and restaurants
- Expo Idaho, home of the Western Idaho Fair
- Memorial Stadium and Boise Hawks baseball
- Minutes from downtown Boise
- A growing mix of modern townhomes and infill homes
Living in Garden City
If you want to live close to the river and close to downtown, Garden City deserves a look. Many residents walk or bike the Greenbelt to work, to dinner or to a Boise Hawks game. The city’s newer riverfront developments sit alongside long-established neighborhoods, giving buyers a wide range of styles and price points.
Popular areas in Garden City
- Riverfront & Greenbelt
- Near Expo Idaho & Glenwood
- Chinden corridor
- East Garden City near Boise
- West Garden City toward Eagle
Garden City real estate FAQ
Is Garden City part of Boise?
No. Garden City is its own city, almost entirely surrounded by Boise, with its own city government. It is served by the Boise School District.
What is Garden City known for?
The Greenbelt, riverfront homes, tasting rooms and breweries, Expo Idaho and the Western Idaho Fair.
Are there riverfront homes in Garden City?
Yes. Garden City has a number of riverfront and near-river neighborhoods. Patrice can set up alerts so you see new riverfront listings first.
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Thinking about Garden City?
Patrice can walk you through neighborhoods, new construction options and what homes are really selling for in Garden City.