This expansive property sits above the Round Valley, minutes from the Challis Hot Springs. It is ideal for a homestead or a new build, with multiple building spots throughout the property. There is plenty of elbow room for outbuildings, corrals, landscaping, and more. This location has some of the best views of Challis and the Round Valley.
46 acres of private, undeveloped land, surrounded by BLM, with game trails forged by elk and bighorn sheep, this property offers a mountainside building site with the convenience of Single Phase Power already at the property line. Incredible panoramic views and two drainages that run through the property, make this an ideal location to design your ultimate mountain escape.
This parcel has endless opportunities in the East Fork of the Salmon River, near Challis. Build a homestead or hunting cabin, pasture your horses, or simply enjoy the recreational benefits of the famous East Fork area. The paved and maintained county road provides year-round access to the parcel. Conveniently located close to the county road and the within 600' of the river.
790-acre working ranch on the Salmon River in Challis, Idaho with water rights and shares. Piva Rafter P Ranch handles 400 head and offers 2 homes, ample water rights, water shares, multiple creeks, ponds, irrigated pasture, a full-span indoor arena, a horse barn, and several outbuildings making it a turn-key cattle operation. The ranch is also fully fenced and cross-fenced. The pasture is irrigated via pivots, wheel lines, and ditches. The main residence showcases a great room with vaulted ceilings and a river rock fireplace. The spacious adjoining kitchen has an island, a built-in oven, breakfast bar, and pantry. It also features hardwood floors, an office, a reading loft, and a main-level master suite with a jetted tub and a walk-in closet. The open deck with the hot tub is the perfect place to relax and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. There is also a second 2,400 sq ft home. The owner will consider financing at a 5% interest rate with a minimum 50% down payment.
GARDEN CREEK GEOTHERMAL RANCH. This beautiful ranch, just a few miles west of the small town of Challis, Idaho is nestled in the Rocky Mountains with a 415-acre spread, set back in the cottonwood trees with a half mile of Garden creek running throughout. This majestic ranch has roughly 60-70 acres of gravity flow irrigated ground with the remainder of the acreage being in trees, native grass, and sagebrush. There are surface water rights from Garden creek with excellent priority rights. However, the true crme de la crme of this amazing land are the geothermal possibilities that are as of yet, simply brimming with potential. Owner reports three known locations of live water on the property with a constant temperature of 70 degrees. Deeper exploration may result in much hotter water. Big game animals are plentiful in both the private access of John's Gulch as well as in the public lands that border the property, which makes this an incredible opportunity for a base hunting operation. Garden Creek, a year-round stream, contains small trout and is both wonderfully soothing and very fishable. Come and see it today!
The median home value in Challis, ID is $238,100. This is lower than the county median home value of $279,800. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Challis, ID is $238,100. Approximately 28.25% of Challis homes are owned, compared to 36.91% rented, while 34.84% are vacant. Challis real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Challis real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Challis, Idaho has a population of 891. Challis is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 38.67% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.44%.
The median household income in Challis, Idaho is $25,417. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,663 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Challis is 43.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 8.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 9.1 inches per year, with 21.7 inches of snow per year.