What is best part of Boise to live in if you have $250,000. (real estate)

[mlaughlin]

I don't want a lot of traffic (but still within a mile of grocery, gas (basic services). Outside Boise is ok too, but not way out. Don't want to be more than 10 miles from downtown. I can go higher in price, but don't want to go more than $280,000 because its too much house for my wife and me....but definitely want a single family residence (no condo or townhouse). I have a real estate agent already but not moving until Sept. I just want to hear from folks who live there now.

[grmi66]

Used to live in Boise and my old neighborhood fits most of what you are looking for. Look behind HP's campus between 5 Mile & Cloverdale. Anything around DeMeyer Park is great.

[backdoordreamer]

We love the East end and Northend. Smaller houses do occasionally come up in that price range. Walk and bike able, too!

[benchfan]

I love the bench--my central rim area is awesome. Northwest Boise has a lot to offer with great foothills access. $250,000 will get you a nice home in Boise-you should be just fine.