Grangeville Idaho Log Home + Acreage For Sale Outside of Town

You’re going to have to jump on this one.  Priced at just $306,600, these opportunities just don’t come along every day. Log Home on almost 11 acres was appraised at listing price in March 2008.

You get 10.93 Acres, a big 36′ x 36′ shop with large space on the second floor for office or additional guest quarters, Hot Rock Sauna, attached carport, Mature Fruit Trees, Ponds, Springs, Wildlife, and quintessential views for a place that might seem like heaven on earth.

The home is heated by a large wood stove, with electric wall heaters in several rooms, which are very common in residences in this area.  Their is a wood bin that makes it real handy to stack your fire wood from the outside, and then open the bin next to the stove on the inside.  Its cleaner and easier.

 The floorplan on the main floor opens first into the family room area and then leads to a spacious kitchen area with lots of counter space, and an eating area.  There is a cold storage/canning/mud room/laundry room accessed through a kitchen door.  A 3/4 bath is also accessed close to the kitchen with clawfoot tub.

Upstairs you’ll find 3 bedrooms, 2 which include a small balcony to enjoy the great outdoors from the second floor.  The upstairs bathroom has a shower.

Numerous mature fruit trees adorn the fenced garden area including 7 apple trees of different varieties, 3 plum, 2 peach, 3 cherry, a couple of walnuts, elderberry and even grapes.  You’ll find rhubarb in the garden area.

One of the two ponds is full all year long, spring fed, and stocked with fish.  a second pond is spring fed but dries up in the heat of the summer.

Septic system was pumped and inspected week of April 13, 2008. 

If you’d like to see this hot property, contact Mary Mangold, listing agent,  at 208-983-7602 or email realtor@marymangold.com  Appt is required.    Grangeville Idaho Log Home For Sale <Printer-Friendly Flyer

Harpster Idaho Home with Acreage, Year Round Creek, Borders Public Land

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This home up Lightening Creek Road has everything you want, plus thousands of acres of recreational public lands in your own backyard.

Year round Green Creek flows to north side of home with a covered deck to enjoy the soothing sounds of nature.

60×32′ insulated garage, with extra covered storage on west and east end of garage.  Double doors - one 9 foot, allows for parking of boats and other tall toys. Contact Mary Mangold, Windermere Real Estate for more info at 208-983-7602 or 208-983-8000. 

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MLS#109641.  Physical Address:   222 Lightening Creek Road, Stites, ID 

 

Grangeville Log Home on Acreage - Upcoming listing

On Monday, April 7th, I will be listing a beautiful log home within 5 miles of Grangeville, Idaho.  There are trees, ponds, and its setup for horses. 

Approx. 11 Acres will be included and the views are magnificent.  The pricing will be below what other homes outside of town are priced, and will be a great opportunity for someone who wants to live outside of town to get into a great property at the right price!

Stay tuned for photos, and all information to hit the internet and other marketing venues, just in time for your visit to find the perfect property. 

Another upcoming listing is in an area southeast of Grangeville with 30 Acres, a new 2400 sq. ft cabin, and bordered by national forest, plus a river runs through it.  I’ll keep you posted.

If the snow will stop falling, I can start getting some great photos of my listings and the grass and flowers can start to give us that bright happy look of spring!

Grangeville First Time Home Buyers

Grangeville Idaho First Time Home Buyers!  You won’t see an opportunity like this again!

Two 2 Bedroom 1 Bath homes within the City of Grangeville that are totally and completely remodeled from plumbing and wiring to floors, walls, roof, exterior siding.  What does that mean to you?  No fixer uppers, or getting things painted and carpeted when you close!  Just move-in and enjoy the quality surroundings. 

The first home value priced at $140,000 is located on 320 North Meadow and has a very handsome woodsy interior, from the tongue and groove ceilings, 3/4″ bamboo flooring, custom cabinetry and beautiful trim.  The home includes a detached garage / shop in the back yard which is fenced for privacy and also has a bonus raised bed garden area.  The home is just the right size at 1092 Sq. Ft., with two nice sized bedrooms and a really nicely designed full bath, including accents of glass brick.  At $140,000, the home is aggressively priced and ready to show.  flyer-320nmeadow

Our second home priced at $169,000* is located at 115 East South 5th Street.  Its also a 2 bedroom, one full bath, with a soaking tub and separate shower.  The bathroom is big.   The highlight of this home is in the gorgeous and very spacious kitchen.  Custom cabinets, corian countertops, and all brand new stainless appliances are awaiting the new owner.   There is even a small computer desk for bill writing and laptop use.  Double doors from the kitchen lead to the patio where BBQ’s and summer enjoyment await you.  The wood flooring flows throughout the home from the front to the back.  A great laundry and storage area in the back room make it convenient for chores.   Outdoors, the exterior siding is hardy plank cement board, very resistent to the normal wear and tear and exposure to weather. the new roof sports 40 year composite shingles.  Everything inside and out is new! 

Call Mary Mangold at 208-983-7602 or contact us at the Windermere office to see this handsome home and get your chance to make it your own, before someone else snaps it up.  Both homes are well priced and will give you peace of mind and more time to pursue the things you enjoy.   

*price does not include second Lot #13 listed at $35,000.   Home with both Lot 12 and Lot 13 can be purchased at a $5000 savings for $199,000.

Just Listed - Grangeville Idaho Starter Home Totally Remodeled

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Price$140,000  MLS#110208

Small beautifully crafted home reflects architecturally stunning design and cozy, classy, comfort for entertaining friends inside or in the fenced backyard with detached garage.  If you love a woodsy, outdoor palette with beautiful textures and fixtures, don’t miss this 2B/1Ba home that has such quality and value, you’ll want this home for your very own. 

Sellers have spared nothing and “cut no corners” when it comes to the remodel.  3/4″ bamboo flooring flows throughout the entire home, lending an easy to clean, polished stage for the rest of the great features.  The home was literally gutted and remodeled, with new walls, floors, windows, plumbing and fixtures.

Features: 

 1092 Sq. Ft. Totally remodeled inside and out including new plumbing, new windows, new roof, new ¾” bamboo flooring, tongue and groove ceiling. Lot size:  55’ x 125’ (6875 Sq. Ft. Total) Heat:  Wood Stove, Oil Stove, Bsbd Heat Detached Garage:  24’ x 22’ w/ workbench and loft area for storage.   1 car garage door. Privacy Fenced back yard, raised bed garden area. Included:  Range/Stove, Oil Stove, Microwave, Wood shed, Window Treatments 2007 County Property Taxes:  $423.06

If you’re looking for value in Grangeville, this one will beat any $140,000 asking price in town. 

Contact Mary Mangold at 208-983-7602 to arrange an appointment to see this artfully decorated, quality home. 

Buying and Selling in Grangeville Idaho Real Estate Market Stirring

Spring is on its way, and I’d like to apologize for my lack of postings on my blog.  By not having posted a new article in a week or two, I’m breaking my own cardinal rule of being consistent when communicating with readers.  Anyhow, I am working hard in the background and would like to provide a report of the Grangeville Real Estate market to keep you updated (from my own perspective, of course).

In the past several weeks, I have listed a beautiful 1768 Sq. Ft. Home, with gorgeous interior detail (such as crown molding throughout) and quality home and bath fixtures, as well as a spacious Master Suite with cast iron jetted tub and large shower.  Click here for photos of this home.  Detailed info will be available today as well. The home is located on the corner of Red Barn Lane and Mount Idaho Grade Rd. with unencumbered east and southeast views of the mountains and includes 2.75 Acres. Uou won’t have to lift a finger inside this home.  Its immaculate, well maintained and well built, all the way around, inside and out.  Hire someone to mow the lawn, plenty of space to park your RV or even build a shelter or shop for the RV, and travel when you want.   Value priced at $295,000.

Also recently listed, is a family size home on East South 7th and Scott St.  I’ll update you on the particulars of this home in a day or two.  The home is in great condition and has been very well maintained.  More to come.

Today, I’ll be listing a smaller 2 Bed/1 Bath home, great for a rental or for starter, or if you just want something small to maintain.  The owners have completely gutted and remodeled the interior and its absolutely beautiful with meticulous design.  This could be in architectural digest.  I’m so impressed.  The pricing will be somewhere in the $140K to $150K range.  Move in ready, with a shop in the back. This will be a great home for someone. 

I have also written up several offers lately, one of which has been accepted.  A south fork home with river frontage is under contract. 

Calls are trickling in and the activity is stable.  I look for a good season.

I’ll update you on the new listings real soon.  Enjoy the sunshine since our time change!

Custom Home in Grangeville Idaho on Small Acreage

Grangeville Idaho Custom Home for sale close to town

Custom built in 1998, this well maintained home spells QUALITY and HIGH STANDARDS when you see all of the upgrades this custom home has to offer.  

Throughout the home, you will find crown molding,  high grade fixtures and custom cabinets, cast iron tubs and bathroom appliances by Kohler and other top manufactures, Treks decking, beautiful lighting fixtures, a propane fireplace in the living room (thermostatically controlled) and so many features, its hard to list everything.  

The frame built home is of all plywood construction (no wafer board), vinyl siding, metal roof, R34 insulation in roof and floors, top quality windows that are fiberglass on the exterior, wood on the interior (double pane), and fiberglass pillars. 

The home is tastefully decorated in a traditional style, with a large kitchen and breakfast area, the dining room, living room, Master Suite with jetted tub and shower in the Master bath.  A guest bedroom, extra full bath, den and laundry room complete the interior.  The home is 1768 square feet in size, perfect for baby boomers who don’t want alot of house to maintain, but enjoy the views and the quality interior for comfort and enjoyment.   1.75 Acres with lots of new trees planted around the circular driveway and plenty of parking for an RV if desired.  Mountain views complete this wonderful Grangeville residence less than 1 mile from town.

Features:  Living area:  1768 Sq. Ft. Lot size:  1.75 Acres - splittable Heating and Air Conditioning:  Forced Hot Air Gas and Thermostat Controlled Gas Fireplace.  Two Stall Garage:  22’ x 30’ and concrete pad 22’ x 20 -  220 V Outlet Private Well and Septic System Included: Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Microwave, Privacy Screen on back deck, Storage Shed, Window Treatments 2007 County Property Taxes:  $739.82 

To see this home, please contact agent Mary Mangold at 208-983-7602 to arrange a showing, or email realtor@marymangold.com

Idaho county real estate season around the corner

For those who like to keep track of various market data that can provide insight into the economic conditions of the real estate industry in the area of Idaho County, I’d like to share information I’m able to glean from the Lewis Clark Multiple Listing System. 

All but 3 real estate agencies in the Idaho county territory are members of the local board of realtors.  Harman Agency in Cottonwood, Solberg Agency of Grangeville and Wolfinger Land and Auction of Grangeville are the 3 that are independent agencies.  Data supplied as a economic indicator does not include the listings and sales of these three agencies, and therefore we are dealing with skewed results. 

The data I am providing is based upon the markets in Idaho County only, and does not include Orofino, Kamiah, Craigmont real estate activity, nor any other town that is not situated in Idaho County.

In tabulating information, I was able to enter all activities for the past 30 days and here are the current results:

SOLDS:  4 total in the past 30 days: Elk city vacant land (1), Grangeville homes (1), White Bird Manufactured home without land (1), and Kooskia home (1).   All the homes were sold at a price range between $75,000 and $92,700.  The Elk City land was a large tract of 70+ acres for a price of a bit over $400K.

In the past 30 days there were 32 new listings, 80% of those vacant land listings.

In the past 30 days there were approx 12 price changes on existing listings.  Most of these are corrections to make the listings more marketable and to match current economic conditions.

This is the end of this report.  in my opinion, our real estate season will be stable but buyers are savvy and new listings should be priced according to the market to get action. otherwise the homes and land - with some relevance to location and neighborhoods, will sit while other more appropriately priced properties and motivated sellers, will attract buyers and a sale will result. 

More marketing reports next month.

Breaking News :: Mortgage Fraud and Now Foreclosure Recovery Fraud

Wow, the news is full of ripe news (or is it “overripe” news) about the investigations of mortgage fraud sweeping the country by the FBI, the SEC, the DUMB, the CONS. 

As a real estate agent, I put my trust in the banks who qualify buyers for loans.  But things just don’t add up for many of the lending practices.

The big tip off that something was awry in the mortgage banking industry came for me in 2006.  I was working with a gal and her significant other we’ll call Samantha and Dale.  Both essentially unemployed, they had purchased a home in another state based on some sort of income producing endeavor 2 years previous, and now they were ready to move to Grangeville Idaho to buy a new home.  They sold the home in the other state, providing a means for sustaining their lives for a time, and producing a handsome downpayment on the new loan in Grangeville. 

Both talented in their own entrepreneurial spirit, Sam and Dale found the home of their dreams and set out to buy it through one of the larger traditional banks in the country, known for its strict guidelines.  Who was I to question the loan of $200,000 to a single borrower who had credit and stated income enough to purchase a $275,000 home.   What bank in its right mind would lend that much based on W2’s for a couple appearing to ”not work” at all.   Without question, there was no real solid business base to effectively show a consistent income stream.    Sams credit not worthy, the couple pursued the purchase of their home based on the Dales credit worthiness alone. 

Dale closed on the new home and they moved in, setting up their new lives, in a new town, with new people to meet.  

In the meantime, I continued to question the banks sanity in the endeavor to lend such a big chunk to a couple who didn’t seem to be in a real big hurry to secure jobs.   A year later, refinancing was the game plan, and the home was used as a cash cow to extract equity that could be used to purchase lots of new fun toys.  Cha-ching. 

Next story:  Banks hiring appraisers to inflate values on homes for refinancing.

5 Acre building sites for sale in Grangeville Idaho Real Estate Market

Just 3/4 miles south of Grangeville, these five acre lots are in an excellent location on Fish Hatchery Road.  Unencumbered views of the mountain range to the south also make these lots a beautiful site for your future ranch.

Investors!  These lots are in such an excellent location close to Grangeville, you definitely don’t want to miss out on the potential of this investment to grow your money faster than the banks, while interest rates are low. Appreciation of land values are increasing quickly in this area.  Get in while prices are still low and per acre prices are $15,000 ea.

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Questions?  Contact Mary Mangold:  208-983-7602