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Caldwell Idaho
A clear, practical guide to Caldwell, Idaho for buyers, sellers and investors — Indian Creek Plaza and downtown, schools, Sunnyslope wine country and everyday life in Canyon County.
An independent guide maintained by Russell Blevin, REALTOR® with eXp Realty (Idaho License #9381727). Not the official City of Caldwell site — visit cityofcaldwell.org for city services.
At a glance
A growing city with a small-town heart, in the western Treasure Valley.
Last updated: November 2026
Population
U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Caldwell SD & Vallivue SD
Confirm boundaries by property
Events & activities a year
At Indian Creek Plaza downtown
Figures are approximate. Estimates and travel times can change; confirm current information before making decisions.
Housing market (ZIP 83605 and ZIP 83607)
These figures are shown by ZIP code, not as one blended "Caldwell" number. Each ZIP is broader than the city limits, so acreage and homes outside town are included. Use the switch to view one ZIP at a time; both ZIP figures stay on the page.
November 2026 update · reporting periods September–October 2026
ZIP 83605 (Single Family)
- Median sale price
- $395,200
- blended sale-price estimate
- Days on market
- 35 days
- blended timing estimate
- Active inventory
- 152 homes
- RPR (Realtors Property Resource) active listings, October 2026
- Months of inventory
- 2.67
- October 2026
- Sale vs. list price
- 99.7%
- homes sold for about 99.7% of list price, blended estimate
- Homes sold
- 54
- October 2026 · monthly count
Market balance
Buyer’s ← Balanced → Seller’s
Seller's market
ZIP 83605 had 2.67 months of inventory in October 2026 (RPR). Under 4 months is typically read as a seller's market, 4 to 6 months as balanced, and over 6 months as a buyer's market. RPR labeled this ZIP a Seller's Market in October 2026.
Interpretive, not a forecast.
Days on market, November 2025–October 2026
Monthly days on market from RPR sold listings, November 2025–October 2026, ZIP-level, Single Family. This monthly series is from one source, not a blended estimate.
ZIP 83605 monthly data
| Month | Days on market |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| August 2026 | 16 |
| September 2026 | 22 |
| October 2026 | 30 |
ZIP 83607 (Single Family)
- Median sale price
- $503,400
- blended sale-price estimate
- Days on market
- 33 days
- blended timing estimate
- Active inventory
- 216 homes
- RPR (Realtors Property Resource) active listings, October 2026
- Months of inventory
- 2.6
- October 2026
- Sale vs. list price
- 99.0%
- homes sold for about 99.0% of list price, blended estimate
- Homes sold
- 72
- October 2026 · monthly count
Market balance
Buyer’s ← Balanced → Seller’s
Seller's market
ZIP 83607 had 2.6 months of inventory in October 2026 (RPR). Under 4 months is typically read as a seller's market, 4 to 6 months as balanced, and over 6 months as a buyer's market. RPR labeled this ZIP a Seller's Market in October 2026.
Interpretive, not a forecast.
Days on market, November 2025–October 2026
Monthly days on market from RPR sold listings, November 2025–October 2026, ZIP-level, Single Family. This monthly series is from one source, not a blended estimate.
ZIP 83607 monthly data
| Month | Days on market |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| August 2026 | 31 |
| September 2026 | 30 |
| October 2026 | 17 |
Median prices, days to sell and sold-to-list ratios blend RPR (Realtors Property Resource), Zillow and Redfin figures, which measure a little differently; inventory, active listings and the seasonal days series are RPR only.
Sources: RPR (Realtors Property Resource), Zillow, and Redfin. Headline figures are blended from these sources. November 2026 update · reporting periods September–October 2026.
For what these numbers mean for a specific property, Russell Blevin offers a consultation at (208) 593-1000.
Indian Creek Plaza
The heart of downtown Caldwell. A year-round gathering place along Indian Creek — splash pads in summer, the Ice Ribbon in winter (opening November 20, 2026), Tuesdays on the Creek, the Farm to Fork market, movie nights and more than 300 events a year. Local restaurants, coffee and wine are steps away.
Indian Creek Plaza
Splash pads in summer, an outdoor Ice Ribbon in winter, and farmers’ markets, concerts and food and drink festivals in between. There’s free parking nearby; from I-84 take Exit 28 (from Nampa) or Exit 27 (from Ontario, Oregon) and follow the signs downtown.
Ice Ribbon skating
The 2026–27 skating season opens November 20, 2026. Reserve skate sessions ahead during the holidays; skate rental and season passes are available, and free helmets are offered at check-in.
Skating hours & pricesTuesdays on the Creek + Farm to Fork
Tuesday evenings from mid-May through September bring a live concert series and the Farm to Fork Farmers Market, with 30+ local vendors.
Summer on the Plaza
Splash pads for the kids, Summer Movie Nights and a Monday morning fitness series.
Signature events
Winter Wonderland, Reindeer Games, the Indian Creek Festival and the new Hay Day harvest celebration.
Good to know: Bikes, e-bikes, scooters, skateboards and skates aren’t allowed on the Plaza; pets must be leashed; no smoking, vaping or glass, and only drinks bought at the Plaza bar may be consumed there. Schedules change, so check indiancreekplaza.com before you go.
Local favorites
Independent spots within walking distance of Indian Creek Plaza, plus wine country a short drive away.
Dine downtown
- Amano
Chef-driven Mexican cooking with hand-pressed heirloom-corn tortillas; chef Salvador Alamilla won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mountain.
- Grit 2C
Regional American food and craft cocktails on Kimball Ave, steps from the Plaza.
- Chop Shop BBQ
Smokehouse barbecue sourced from local Idaho farms.
- Indian Creek Steakhouse
Steaks cooked over an applewood fire, with live music on select weekends.
Coffee & sweets
- Bond & Bevel
Craft coffee house and handmade leather goods, built in its Caldwell workshop.
- Flying M Coffeeshop
Local coffeehouse on Arthur St with scratch-made pastries and an off-beat gift shop.
- Rose Hill Bakery
Scratch bakery known for long-fermented sourdough.
- The STIL
Ice cream made without artificial ingredients, plus local beer and wine.
- Creekside Mallow
Gourmet marshmallows and a seasonal S’mores on the Creek fire-pit patio.
Sip downtown
- White Dog Brewing Co.
Brewpub on Arthur St pairing house beers with a full food menu.
- Craft Lounge
Cocktail lounge with a downstairs speakeasy (21+).
- 2C Wine Down
Wine lounge and gift shop on the Plaza pouring local Sunnyslope wines.
- Kindred at The Creek
Kindred Vineyards’ downtown tasting room near Indian Creek Plaza.
Sunnyslope wine country
- Sunnyslope Wine Trail
Maps, passports and events for about 20 wineries in the Snake River Valley AVA.
- Ste. Chapelle Winery
Hilltop winery and host of the Sunnyslope Wine Festival.
- Koenig Vineyards
Family winery on Hoskins Rd.
- Hat Ranch Winery
Wines made exclusively from Idaho-grown grapes since 2011.
- Peaceful Belly Farm
Working farm with a farm store and seasonal brunches on the AgVenture Trail.
Hours and offerings change; check each business before visiting. No paid placements. Want more? See Destination Caldwell’s dining guide. Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
Living in Caldwell
Creekside downtown, nearby wine country, and room to find your own pace.
Downtown & Indian Creek
Indian Creek flowed hidden under pavement and buildings for decades until the city uncovered it in 2003. Today the creek and Indian Creek Plaza anchor a walkable downtown of local restaurants, coffee and shops.
Wine country next door
The Sunnyslope Wine Trail, in Idaho’s Snake River Valley AVA, has about 20 wineries among the orchards and farmland just south of town.
Getting around
Several I-84 exits serve Caldwell (Exits 27 and 28 lead downtown) and connect to Nampa and the rest of the Treasure Valley. State Highway 44 starts at Exit 25 and runs east through Middleton and Star.
Things to do
From wine country to wildlife refuges, there’s plenty to explore beyond downtown.
Sunnyslope Wine Trail
About 20 wineries in the heart of Idaho’s Snake River Valley AVA, just south of Caldwell.
Lake Lowell & Deer Flat
Boating, fishing and 200+ bird species at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Stretch your legs on the Gotts Point Trail.
College of Idaho
Catch a public show at Whittenberger Planetarium or discover music and performance with Caldwell Fine Arts.
Celebration Park
Ancient petroglyphs and a different view of the Snake River in Melba, a short drive south.
A round of golf
Play 18 holes at Purple Sage or enjoy a nine-hole round at Fairview.
Caldwell Night Rodeo
Five nights every August at a Top 20 PRCA rodeo that started in 1924.
Events by season
Community traditions, live music, and reasons to come back downtown.
Last updated: November 2026
Spring
- ·Farm to Fork Farmers Market returns to the Plaza in mid-May.
- ·Tuesdays on the Creek concerts start in mid-May.
- ·Monday morning fitness on the Plaza through summer.
Summer
- ·Idaho’s Wild West Brewfest on the Plaza · late June
- ·Canyon County Fair · late July
- ·Caldwell Night Rodeo · five nights in mid-August
- ·Summer Movie Nights with the splash pads on
Fall
- ·Sunnyslope Wine Festival · early September
- ·Indian Creek Festival · mid-September, home of the Cardboard Kayak Race
- ·Hay Day harvest celebration and Dogtoberfest · early October
- ·Freedom Brewfest & Car Show (Caldwell Rotary) · October
Winter
- ·Ice Ribbon opens November 20, 2026
- ·Winter Wonderland Festival · November 20–22, 2026: 1M+ lights, 60+ local artisans, carriage rides
- ·Reindeer Games · December 19, 2026
Dates change yearly. Check the organizer’s site.
Schools in Caldwell
Confirm district boundaries and assigned schools directly with the district for your property. Boundaries can change.
Caldwell School District
One of the school districts serving the Caldwell area. Confirm enrollment and boundaries with the district.
Caldwell School DistrictVallivue School District
One of the school districts serving the Caldwell area. Confirm enrollment and boundaries with the district.
Vallivue School DistrictColleges nearby
College of Idaho is in Caldwell, with College of Western Idaho nearby.
College of IdahoWhat should I know about taxes in Caldwell?
Idaho's statewide sales tax is 6%, and the 2025 individual income tax rate is 5.3% above a filing threshold (Idaho State Tax Commission). 2026 property tax levy rates in Caldwell are about 0.66% to 0.73% of taxable value, depending on the tax code area (Canyon County Treasurer). Canyon County sets levy rates each fall; these figures are updated once the new year's levy sheet is posted. This is general information, not tax advice. Rates and exemptions change. Verify current figures independently with the Canyon County Assessor or Treasurer, or the Idaho State Tax Commission.
A local agent, a helpful resource
This guide is maintained by Russell Blevin, a licensed REALTOR® with eXp Realty (Idaho License #9381727), specializing in Middleton, Star and Caldwell and serving clients across the Treasure Valley. There's no cost or obligation for a consultation.
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Selling in Caldwell
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Good to know
Quick answers to help you get your bearings.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Caldwell, Idaho?
Look for an agent who can show recent closed sales in your Caldwell ZIP code, explains pricing with local data, and tells you upfront how they communicate and what they charge. Russell Blevin, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty (Idaho License #9381727), helps buyers and sellers in Middleton, Star and Caldwell; call or text (208) 593-1000 for a consultation.
What is my home worth in Caldwell?
The October 2026 median sale price was $395,200 in ZIP 83605 and $503,400 in 83607, but a median is not your home's value. Size, condition, lot and recent nearby sales set that, so request a comprehensive market analysis on the home value page for a figure on your specific home.
What is the median home price in Caldwell?
$395,200 in ZIP 83605 and $503,400 in ZIP 83607 for October 2026, a blend of RPR (Realtors Property Resource), Zillow and Redfin figures. Sold-to-list price was 99.7% in 83605 and 99.0% in 83607, so typical sales closed near asking price.
How do I sell a house in Caldwell?
Four steps: price the home from recent nearby sales, prepare and list it, review offers and negotiate, then close through a title company. Median time to sell was 35 days in 83605 and 33 days in 83607 in October 2026, and the how-to-sell page walks through each step.
Is Caldwell a buyer's or seller's market right now?
2.67 months of inventory in ZIP 83605 and 2.6 in 83607 point to a seller's market, with 152 and 216 active single-family listings in October 2026, per RPR (Realtors Property Resource). Under 4 months is typically read as a seller's market, 4 to 6 as balanced, and over 6 as a buyer's market.
How long does it take to sell a home in Caldwell?
35 days in ZIP 83605 and 33 days in 83607 was the median time to sell in October 2026, a blend of RPR (Realtors Property Resource), Zillow and Redfin figures. Price, condition and season all change how fast a specific home sells.
When is the best time to sell a house in Caldwell?
April was fastest over the past year: median days in RPR (Realtors Property Resource) fell to 9 in ZIP 83605 and 16 in 83607 in April 2026, and rose to 43 and 57 in December 2025. That is one year of data, not a rule, and the right time also depends on your price and plans.
What are property taxes in Caldwell?
About 0.66% to 0.73% of taxable value in 2026, depending on the tax code area, per the Canyon County Treasurer's 2026 levy rates. Canyon County sets levy rates each fall; these figures are updated once the new year's levy sheet is posted. An owner-occupied primary home may qualify for Idaho's homeowner's exemption of 50% of assessed value, up to a yearly cap. This is general information, not tax advice; confirm your bill with the Canyon County Assessor and Treasurer.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Caldwell?
368 single-family homes were listed across ZIPs 83605 and 83607 in October 2026 (152 and 216, per RPR (Realtors Property Resource)), and both ZIPs reach past city limits. Listings can include new construction, homes on acreage and manufactured homes, so browse the home search or ask Russell to set up a search for the type you want.
What should I know about moving to Caldwell, Idaho?
24 miles west of Boise along Interstate 84, Caldwell is the Canyon County seat, with the College of Idaho, Indian Creek Plaza downtown and the nearby Sunnyslope Wine Trail. A vehicle is useful for work and errands around the Treasure Valley, ValleyRide has regional transit information, and October 2026 median sale prices were $395,200 in 83605 and $503,400 in 83607.