The Lot

I found the lot on Zillow (zillow.com). Occasionally I peruse the listings and look for something at a price I can afford. I also look at how expensive real estate can be on comparable properties. It is crazy to see the differences. This particular lot has been listed on Zillow for over 460 days. It is 5 acres mostly covered in sage brush. Teenagers like to come to this subdivision because no one is building yet, and so it is somewhat remote. Somehow a fire started on the front part of the lot and so all the sage brush on one slope is charred. I intend to remove all the brush from the area around the house, and plant shrubs and put in landscaping.

The description on the listing says, "a premier East Eagle Foothills neighborhood. Conveniently located with quick access to recreation areas, shopping & schools, but secluded above the hustle & bustle of town. Build your dream home with your own builder or inquire about one of ours & enjoy unobstructed views of Eagle & Boise. Paved, private, dead-end road with several turnarounds for lost travelers. Power at each lot. Building permits, plat maps, first-responder fire information & deed restrictions on file."

Above the hustle and bustle? no kidding. As you sit at the top of the world, not a sound can be heard except the occasional call of a bird of prey and the sound of the breeze across the ridge. With a nice view both in the front and the back, I think it will be worth it. Here is a plat map that I am putting together so I can get an initial inspection with the health department to ensure the soil will "perk" for the septic system. More on that in another post.

The view from the lot includes from almost downtown Boise to Star with Eagle, Meridian and other cities in the area. To the East, there is a view of the Boise Front with visible lights from Bogus Basin ski resort during the winter time. Behind the house will be visible the open foothills where the land is zoned RP, or rural-protected.