Best Boise Area Neighborhoods: Dry Creek Ranch
Nestled into the edge of the foothills is Dry Creek Ranch in Eagle, Idaho, one of the best Boise area neighborhoods. It’s a unique planed community with a focus on wide open spaces and a true community feel. From almost everywhere in the community you can see wide open blue skies, and a view of the foothills and Bogus Basin Ski Resort. The neighborhood has three community centers with pools, and is planning it’s own neighborhood elementary school in the future.
One of the unique things about Dry Creek Ranch is the focus on embracing a modern day homestead lifestyle. At completion the neighborhood will have it’s own equestrian area, and they currently have a full time farmer on staff and a neighborhood farm with the option to participate in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Dry Creek Ranch offers modern farmhouse style homes near Boise with style details like wooden beams, white washed brick with black trim and miles of white fences. If Joanna Gaines was moving to Boise, I’m pretty sure she’d choose this neighborhood. It’s a beautiful blend of modern and classic.
How does Dry Creek Farm’s Community Farm Work?
The community farm in the heart of Dry Creek Ranch was part of the original vision of the community. The developers saw a demand for a farm to table community in Boise and choose the Eagle, Idaho area because of its rural vibe just outside the main Boise metropolis.
Residents pay a CSA fee and receive fresh produce delivered to their door for 18-20 weeks in the year. A full time farmer is on staff to oversee the planting and harvesting and there are opportunities for community members to join in and learn to farm.
Where is Dry Creek Ranch in Idaho?
Dry Creek Ranch is just off Highway 55 at the base of the foothills. From Dry Creek Ranch, it’s five minutes to downtown Eagle and twenty minutes to downtown Boise. Surrounding the neighborhood are lots of recreation areas. Just minutes away is the Eagle Bike Park, with mountain biking trails and a BMX course. At completion the neighborhood will have walking paths both surrounding and within the neighborhood that will connect to the Boise Greenbelt, a 25-mile pathway running along the Boise River and through the heart of Boise.
Are there homes for sale in Dry Creek Ranch?
Currently Dry Creek Ranch does have homes and lots for sale, but they are selling fast. There are Dry Creek Ranch homes for sale in three main communities each with a unique focus; Creekside, The Hills, and The Estates. Homes in Dry Creek Ranch start at $800K + and include creekside homes, homes with no rear neighbors, 1+ acre lots and homes with room for RV’s. Basically, there are options for whatever your individual lifestyle needs.
What are the Dry Creek Ranch public schools?
Dry Creek Ranch Elementary Schools:
Seven Oaks Elementary
Eagle Elementary of the Arts
Eagle Hills Elementary
Galileo STEM Academy
Community Elementary School coming soon
Dry Creek Ranch Middle School:
Eagle Middle School
Harris Ranch High School:
Eagle High School
What are the best restaurants near Dry Creek Ranch?
Eventually Dry Creek Ranch will have dining and retail options right within the neighborhood as part of the self-contained community plan, but for now, the closest restaurants are all in Eagle which is just a quick five minutes away. Eagle has a small downtown, but it flows right into Boise, so you have lots of options right near you.
One of the best known Eagle restaurants is Rembrandts Coffee House. It’s an old church turned elegant, casual eatery serving amazing breakfast options till 3pm, burgers, sandwiches and more.
Here’s a few more favorites in the area:
Ahi Sushi - Hand crafted sushi and sake pairings.
Bardenay - Burgers, salads, tacos and more + a unique drinks.
Bodacious Pig Barbecue - BBQ, burgers and nachos
Coyne's - Seafood, steak, burgers and lots of unique offerings including a vegetarian beet burger.
Crave - Hand crafted cocktails and lots of delicious variety on the menu.
daVinci’s - Italian
KB Burrito - Burritos, salads and tacos with a spin
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria - pizza + pasta
And though it’s not exactly a dining out option, be sure and visit Stella’s Ice Cream. I talked about Stella’s once before in my Best Boise Ice Cream post, and it’s still a favorite. Flavors change monthly and they always have at least one vegan option, but it’s really hard to choose just one.
There’s a reason Dry Creek Ranch is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Boise area and homes for sale in Dry Creek Ranch are selling quickly. As the community gets completed, it will become a self contained neighborhood, mixing the best parts of both rural and urban life into one bundle.
If this looks like the right fit for your Idahome, send me a message and let’s set up a custom search for you so you can watch for available properties in Dry Creek Ranch and get a feel for pricing and the specific areas you might be interested in.
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