Star Real Estate / Middleton Idaho Homes

Skirting the northwest section of the Treasure Valley are the uniquely rural communities of Star and Middleton. This is one of the fastest growing areas in Idaho. Surrounded by farmland, this region is within easy commuting distance of surrounding cities in the Boise City Metropolis. The area's economy is based on agriculture and the supporting industries.

Star was named by travelers using the star decorating the rural schoolhouse to orient themselves to east and west. Star has kept her name and is becoming a true lodestar promising to celebrate the authentic lifestyle of small-town Idaho.

Star Real Estate For Sale

Middleton Real Estate For Sale

Middleton is ‘just down the road' west of Star on Highway 44. Starting out in 1871 as a flour mill-town, she is the oldest settlement in Canyon County and named for her location midway between Boise and Keeney's Ferry, two major landmarks for early settlers. With a population of just over 3,000 Middleton is experiencing a residential construction boom.

RECREATION:

Star and Middleton enjoy the rural atmosphere of the Boise River flowing to their south with fishing, hunting, mountain biking, kayaking and river rafting within 45 minutes from home.

EDUCATION:

Categorized as being in or near a rural area, Middleton School District #134 serves pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Families living in Star are in the Meridian School District.

HOUSING:

Popular subdivisions are springing up in the Star/Middleton area and are a desirous destination for those searching for an affordably calm lifestyle close to the amenities of a large city.

ATTRACTIONS:

Browse the Middleton museum, scan the historical sites honoring the Oregon Trail, frequent the area parks, and enjoy the wineries dotting the fields nearby. Star has recently developed its first official park. City plans are progressing for adding a playground and sports fields. How exciting to be on the ground floor influencing this developmental process.