Description
PROPERTY:
Beautiful 5 bed, 4 bath home on 1.632 acres offering an inviting blend of comfort, space, and functionality. The main level has been thoughtfully updated with a remodeled kitchen featuring granite inspired countertops and custom oak cabinetry, and a spacious living room highlighted by a 17' bay window. Just off the kitchen is a spacious sunroom that offers a bright and comfortable dining area, ideal for enjoying year-round, enhanced by multiple skylights that fill the space with natural light. The lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a second full kitchen, private living area, and attached bedroom ideal as a tenant or guest suite. An attached 3-car garage adds everyday convenience, while the exterior offers multiple outbuildings including a large shop, covered patio, gazebo, and storage shed. The spacious yard is surrounded by mature trees and backs to peaceful farm field views, providing privacy and a quiet rural backdrop.
LAND FEATURES:
- Updated Main Floor
- Custom Oak Cabinetry
- Attached 3-Car Garage
- Established Landscaping
- Multiple Outbuildings
- Large Usable Yard
- Sprinkler System
- Peaceful Backdrop
RECREATION:
Recreation starts right in town with a simple, community-centered feel. The local park serves as a gathering place for residents, with open green space, playground areas, and room for casual sports or town events. Life here is slow-paced and social- neighbors walk the streets, kids play outside, and community activities often revolve around shared spaces. Beyond town the land opens into the Camas Prairie and surrounding countryside. In winter, activity centers around Cottonwood Butte Ski Area, along with snowmobiling on nearby roads and open ground. When it warms up, people spend time fishing local rivers and streams, driving backroads, and getting out into the rolling hills for walks, rides, or just being outside. Recreation here is simple and close to home, more about easy access to open land and seasonal use than traveling far or relying on major recreation areas.
REGION & CLIMATE:
Set on the Camas Prairie in North-Central Idaho, the region features broad, open farmland and gently rolling terrain. Its higher elevation allows for long, expansive views, with a patchwork of fields and pasture surrounding small, quiet communities linked by rural roads. The landscape gradually transitions toward river canyons in one direction and more forested, mountainous areas in the other, creating a mix of openness and subtle geographic variation. Within the town of Cottonwood, daily life is shaped by its small-town setting. Basic amenities are available locally, including a grocery store, restaurants, schools, and a local credit union. The town is compact and close-knit, with most everyday needs met in the community, while more extensive services can be found in nearby Grangeville, Idaho about 15 minutes to the south, and Lewiston, Idaho roughly an hour to the northwest.
The climate is characterized by four distinct seasons, influenced by its elevation. Summers are typically warm and dry, with daytime temperatures often reaching the 80s and low 90s. Evenings tend to cool off due to the elevation, making for more comfortable nights. Winters are cold, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing and periodic snowfall throughout the season. Spring and fall are transitional, bringing milder temperatures and a mix of conditions. Spring can be variable, with rain and occasional late snow, while fall is often crisp and dry with clear skies.
HISTORY:
The history of Cottonwood, Idaho is rooted in early settlement, agriculture, and strong community traditions. The area was originally inhabited by the Nez Perce people, who used the Camas Prairie for seasonal gathering, particularly harvesting camas bulbs, an important food source. Permanent settlement began in the late 1800s, when European immigrants-many of them of German Catholic heritage-were drawn to the region's fertile prairie soils. Farming quickly became the foundation of the local economy, with wheat and livestock production shaping both the landscape and daily life. The town developed as a small agricultural center, supporting nearby farms and ranches. Religion and education played a central role in the community's growth. Institutions like St. Gertrude's Monastery and Cottonwood Catholic Schools became important cultural and social anchors, reflecting the area's strong Catholic roots.
Directions:
Entering Cottonwood from Highway 95 North, continue straight into the main part of town. Turn right at the coffee shop onto Foster Avenue. Follow Foster up the dirt road, it is the second driveway on the right.
Showing Instructions:
Please contact Listing Agent for showing instructions.
All information herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer's and their agent's to verify all information. Most non personal home furniture, tractor and 2 lawnmowers may be included with an appropriate offer.
