White Bird (Lewiston, Grangeville: hoa, gated, zoning)

[4given1]

My dh & I are looking into buying some land outside of White Bird. I was wondering if anyone could give the some info about it. We are planning on flying out that way in a few weeks. We live on the east coast and won't have but a few days to spend. We don't want to get to an area and not like it and then not have other places planned to look.

We are looking for privacy, but not too far from shopping. I'd like to be no farther than 1 hour from Sam's or Costco and a mall. We homeschool so schools are not an issue. Oh, and we like to eat out occasionally.

Any thoughts on White Bird? Or other places that might be better?

Thanks!

[Idaho_Vandal]

White Bird is 90 miles from Clarkston, WA where the nearest Costco is located. It is beautiful place, especially if you like fishing, rafting, and hunting. If you have an airplane you can fly into Grangeville (17 miles away), if not the nearest commercial airport is Lewiston (88 miles away). Grangeville is the nearest town with more than 1000 people (3500 people). It has many wonderful places to eat and a grocery store or two. In Grangeville I suggesteating at Ernies Steakhouse. They grow their beef near White Bird. White Bird is located in Idaho County where there is no planning and zoning and no building permits. Have a good visit out there.

[PNWhike]

Welcome to Idaho. White Bird is very rural area. It is very beautiful. Be aware that the land prices throughout Idaho are being dictated mainly by wealthy land speculators from California. If you move here your closest neighbors will probably be retired Californians. If you enjoy the outdoors White Bird will be heaven for you. Native Idahoans like to fish and hunt. They do not appreciate outsiders that move here and then put up gated communities around them resulting in blocking access to National Forest around them for hunting and fishing. Appreciate the Idaho lifestyle if you love the outdoors!