Areas of Idaho Falls (Ammon: apartment complex, rentals, condo)

[breer23]

Hi all,

I was doing some house/apt. hunting online and wanted to get some perspective on a few areas of IF that we weren't able to really scour when we were there in April. It was our impression that downtown was nice, and that Ammon was the up-and-coming area. However, I'll be commuting to INL and the UI-ISU campus on the NW end of IF, and wondered what the following areas are like: just east of downtown, and just west of I-15. Thanks!

[cleosmom]

Originally Posted by breer23

Hi all,

I was doing some house/apt. hunting online and wanted to get some perspective on a few areas of IF that we weren't able to really scour when we were there in April. It was our impression that downtown was nice, and that Ammon was the up-and-coming area. However, I'll be commuting to INL and the UI-ISU campus on the NW end of IF, and wondered what the following areas are like: just east of downtown, and just west of I-15. Thanks!

Breer, if you'd send me a direct message I can be of more help. Both areas have a mix. It can narrow down to a street or two

[mobiusaz]

Originally Posted by breer23

...just east of downtown, and just west of I-15. Thanks!

I'm not sure what, exactly, you're thinking of by "just east of downtown," but this area is predominanty pretty old housing, much of it somewhat run-down rentals.

"Just west of I-15" covers a fair amount of territory, but most of it is newer and in better condition that "just east of downtown."

In both cases, the farther you get from downtown, the newer the housing is. There really isn't a lot of gentrification of older areas in Idaho Falls, so there really aren't a lot of old neighborhoods that are also nice. There are exceptions, but given the broad areas you've given, that's about the best I can do.

I left Idaho Falls a few years ago (but I come back a couple times per year to visit family), but I wouldn't worry a whole lot about commute times. Even with all the building on the east and south sides of the city, Idaho Falls is still quite compact.

[EWatson]

We are considering renting our home in Idaho Falls. It is on the westside close to the last bus stop before heading to the INL site. It is in a nice neighborhood. The home was built in 2001, has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and an unfinished basement. The neighbors are exceptional. Let us know if you are interested, and we will keep you posted. We will be making a decision by the end of July.

[Mtn. States Resident]

Originally Posted by breer23

Hi all,

I was doing some house/apt. hunting online and wanted to get some perspective on a few areas of IF that we weren't able to really scour when we were there in April. It was our impression that downtown was nice, and that Ammon was the up-and-coming area. However, I'll be commuting to INL and the UI-ISU campus on the NW end of IF, and wondered what the following areas are like: just east of downtown, and just west of I-15. Thanks!

Hey Breer,

Nice to see you posting again. If Cleosmom and others haven't been able to already direct you to good areas, send me a PM and I'll see if I can help.

I do agree that at certain times each week day, 17th Street, Pancheri, Sunnyside and other streets can become a traffic jam. I think mobiusaz is trying to give you some good tips. I've just been surprised myself when I had to be near Channing and was on Broadway (or vice versa) just how long it really took. It wasn't an hour, but I underestimated at least 10 minutes one way.

In general, Skyline, west of I-15, really started to grow when the Navy had such a large presence at INL. Many, many, many apartments were built in Skyline. And many owners have kept those apts. in good shape.

Many 4 plexes have been built around Idaho Falls in the last 2-3 years. It may depend on how many sq ft., as well as location, of where is best for you.

Let me know how the hunt is going. I don't write specific business names openly, so if you have questions about a specific complex etc., feel free to ask. I think, if I remember correctly, you did mention one apartment complex that may not be the best fit for you.

Have you considered renting a house or condo? Just wondering if you were absolute on the apartment vs. other.

Let me know if I can help you.

MSR

[breer23]

Thanks for the welcome back, MSR. I've been laying low while we're arranging the move to IF. But we are heading out to Idaho soon, arriving sometime during the first full week of August. I will gladly send a DM regarding certain apt. complexes that do not have much (or any) information online. We were provided a listing from the IF Chamber of Commerce, but without pictures and other info, it's tough to say which ones we'd prefer.

We are definitely open to renting a house/condo (actually we would PREFER a house), but between our two incomes (nurse + graduate student), we've had a hard time finding something that we both enjoy & can afford. Most of our searching has been through MLS listings on realtor websites, but if you (or anyone else) has any other ideas, we are certainly open to suggestion.

EWatson, if possible, can you send me a DM (direct message) with more info about the house, mainly the address (or intersection if you prefer) and price range...no need to post that on the open forum.

[Mtn. States Resident]

breer23,

You have mail.

MSR