Description
For the mid-century lover who wants character, warmth and everyday function, 1817 Palouse is a rare Bench find tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Original hardwoods, a functional wood fireplace, charming built-ins and authentic 1950s details give the home its soul, while thoughtful updates make it easy to enjoy now. The 3 bed, 2 bath single-level layout includes an updated primary bath, new interior paint and honeycomb blinds in 2025, updated plumbing, new dishwasher, and kitchen faucet in 2025, tile flooring in the kitchen/baths, dining carpet, plus 2009 furnace, 2020 AC and 2016 50-gal water heater. Outside, the lifestyle shines: a gracious front lawn beneath mature shade trees tucked against the quiet cul-de-sac, a peaceful sprawling backyard patio for slow Idaho sunsets, RV/trailer parking, storage shed with additional awning, and an oversized 1-car garage with built-in cabinetsrare utility and charm hard to find at this price point. Weekends are easy with nearby parks, iconic Greenbelt adventures, coffee, dinner, BSU, Downtown, the airport and I-84 all within quick reach. Set near the Vista/Overland corridor, this home offers the best of the Bench lifestyle: rooted, connected, quietly charming and close to the heart of Boise without losing its sense of calm. An era-purist’s delight, ready to be preserved, polished and loved into its next chapter.
Details
| MLS # | 98996655 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1958 |
| Days On Site | 17 |
| Listing Provided By | Amherst Madison | Kaitlin Tookey Palmer |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 |
| SQ Feet | 1,250 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | R-1C |
| Acreage | 0.21 |
Interior
| Cooling | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Interior Features | Bath-Master, Bed-Master Main Level, Formal Dining, Family Room |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | One, Wood Burning Stove |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile, Carpet |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
Exterior
| Roof | Composition |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Lot Features | Standard Lot 6000-9999 SF, Garden, Cul-De-Sac, Auto Sprinkler System, Manual Sprinkler System |
| Construction Materials | Brick, Frame |
| Fencing | Wood |
Parking
| Parking Features | Attached, RV Access/Parking, Finished Driveway |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
Utilities
| Utilities | Sewer Connected |
|---|
Taxes
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 3359.52 |
| Tax Legal Description | Lot 41, Columbus Park |
Area Information
| State | ID |
|---|---|
| County | Ada |
| City | Boise |
| Zip Code | 83705 |
| Area | Ada |
| Community Name | Columbus Park S |
| School District | Boise School District #1 |
| Elementary School | Hawthorne |
| High School | Borah |
| Listing VS Median (in Columbus Park S) | |
Price: $440,000 low | high Med: $439,900 sqft: 1,250 low | high Med: 1,133 $ / sqft: $352 low | high Med: $388 On site: 17 low | high Med: 8 | |
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| State | ID |
|---|---|
| County | Ada |
| City | Boise |
| Zip Code | 83705 |
| Area | Ada |
| Community Name | Columbus Park S |
| School District | Boise School District #1 |
| Elementary School | Hawthorne |
| High School | Borah |
| Listing VS Median (in Columbus Park S) | |
Price: $440,000 low | high Med: $439,900 sqft: 1,250 low | high Med: 1,133 $ / sqft: $352 low | high Med: $388 On site: 17 low | high Med: 8 | |
 | $404,9001903 W LemhiBoise, ID 83705 |
SERVICING IDAHO SINCE 1985
