 George Tallabas is your Boise ID Real Estate expert!
Are you in the market for Boise real estate? Or perhaps you just want to learn a little more about Boise? Let us tell you all about the gorgeous City of Boise. In the photograph to the left, you will see the impressive architecture of the Boise State Capital building. Construction began on the Boise Capitol Building in 1905 and was finished in 1920. The majority of the building was constructed of sandstone, although much Italian marble was used as well. Although it is difficult to see from the photograph, the top of the dome has a five foot tall statue of a golden eagle. It is really very stunning. But the true value of Boise ID real estate can be found in mother nature. Boise homeowners have a phenomenal range of outdoor activities to enjoy. Some info on Julia Davis Park, paraphrased from Wikipedia: Julia Davis Park is the first park in the "string of pearls", the public park system found running through the middle of Boise, Idaho. This beautiful park was created thanks to a donation of 43 acres of land in 1907 by Thomas Davis as a memorial to his beloved wife, Julia. Today, the park encompasses a little over 89 acres of Boise ID real estate. It is centrally located within the city of Boise and is bordered by Broadway Avenue to the east, Capital Boulevard to the west, the Boise River to the south, and Myrtle Street to the north. Julia Davis Park is the cultural and historic center of the city. The park includes three nationally accredited museums-- the Boise Art Museum, the Idaho State Historical Museum, and the Idaho Black History Museum. Also located in the park are the Idaho Rose Society, Zoo Boise, and a lush Rose Garden. The park itself exhibits several works of art such as a 2002 statue by Jerry Snodgrass memorializing the pioneers who passed through the area including Julia Davis. Additionally, the Park has access to the Boise River, recreational sites such as a playground and tennis court, the Greenbelt, a pond, and "Friendship Bridge" which connects the park with Boise State University. And while we are on the subject, here is some more information on Boise State University: Boise State University is an excellent school, with a strong reputation. You can pursue any degree there, including doctoral work (PhD). The also have an excellent business and economics school, in which you can earn your Executive MBA. The average starting salary for Boise State graduates is currently over $73,000, which is way above the national average of around $42,000. Sending your kids to BSU is another great reason to invest in Boise ID real estate. In-state tuition is around $3500 per year, but about $8500 for out-of-state tuition. And we cannot discuss the beauty of Idaho Real Estate, without discussing the gorgeous Boise River, which is actually a tributary of the Snake River. First of all, as an avid trout fisherman, I can tell you that the Boise River is loaded with rainbow trout. It is a fly fisherman's dream! Many of our friends-- especially the Boise college students-- love to "tube" the Boise River. Here is some information from the City of Boise's website: The Boise River is truly a gem for Idaho's Capital City. The people of Boise, ID want the river to be a beautiful, fun and safe place for all citizens to enjoy. The river is also a wonderful inner-city habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. We encourage people to enjoy the river while preserving its natural beauty. From fishing to floating, picnics to parks, more people are using the Boise River than ever before.
 Barber Park is the starting point for most Boise River floaters. Barber Park is an Ada County Park, located 6 miles from downtown Boise on Eckert Rd. between Warm Springs and Boise Ave.
Raft and inner tube rentals are available at Barber Park through Epley's Boise River Rentals. Free air stations available for floaters to fill their own rafts and tubes.
The Boise Parks & Recreation Department has established four rest stops along the main floating route between Barber Park and Ann Morrison Park. Each stop includes trash receptacles with regular pickups. The River Quarry site includes a port-a-pottie; permanent restrooms are located in the stops at Julia Davis and Ann Morrison Parks. Directional signs approximately 100 yards before each rest stop will indicate site amenities available. Living in Boise also means that you can enjoy the famous Boise Farmer's Market, also known as the Capital City Public Market. You can find just about anything you want there, including lots of fresh wild mushrooms that grow in the woods of Boise, ID. (If you would rather hunt Boise mushrooms yourself, no permit is required.) Click the "wild mushrooms" link above for more information. Boise ID also features "Art Under The Stars" every "first" Thursday evening, downtown, where the farmer's market is at. It starts in June and runs until December. Stay tuned as this page will continue to be updated with information about Boise, Boise ID Real Estate, Boise Homes for Sale, and general Boise Idaho information. In the meantime, here are some more great pages about Boise, Idaho: Boise Visitors Information Discovery Center of Idaho Boise, ID Public Library Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Saint Alphonsus Hospital The Boise Philharmonic |