North Idaho Real Estate Market Report
Q4 2025
As 2025 concluded, the North Idaho market settled into a more balanced and segmented environment, with performance varying by county and property type. Kootenai County continued to anchor the region, posting steady gains in closed sales and maintaining strong price stability, with residential and waterfront properties driving overall momentum. Buyer demand remained consistent, particularly for well-presented homes in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding lake communities.
Bonner County reflected a more measured pace. While overall sales volume increased modestly year over year, longer days on market signaled heightened buyer selectivity, especially in upper price ranges. Waterfront and luxury properties near Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille continued to attract qualified interest, though pricing precision became critical to securing timely transactions.
Boundary and Shoshone counties exhibited thinner but resilient markets. Boundary County saw renewed activity in residential land and lifestyle acreage, appealing to buyers prioritizing value and privacy, while Shoshone County maintained steady transactional volume with modest price appreciation, particularly in entry-level residential segments.
Across the broader Panhandle, including Priest River and secondary lake and riverfront communities, inventory levels remained relatively constrained, supporting median price growth of approximately 4.5% year over year. Sale-to-list price ratios held near 98%, reinforcing that competitively priced, well-positioned properties continued to perform despite longer marketing timeliness.
Collectively, the region transitioned away from rapid appreciation toward a market defined by realism, negotiation, and strategic positioning – conditions that reward informed sellers, disciplined pricing, and properties that clearly articulate the North Idaho lifestyle.
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