Garden City, ID Real Estate
Garden City real estate: city within a city
The city known as Garden City is a great place to live for those interested in an area with a small community feel, but close to the city. Garden City is completely surrounded by Boise, but remains separate in its governing at the municipal level. Named from the Chinese Immigrants who planted beautiful gardens in the city, it is a city which still retains some of this beauty. Garden City real estate offers fine dining, easy transportation, and allows to residents to be a part of the Boise Valley which is often ranked in the top places to live in the country.
Garden City real estate is great for those who enjoy big box shopping, fast food convenience and access to all amenities. It allows residents to be part of a smaller jurisdiction, subject to different taxes, and a different municipal government. Many historical and cultural sites such as the Basque Museum and Cultural center and the Black History Museum are close by, allowing owners of Garden City real estate to experience the heritage and stories to be told close to their homes.
Unfortunately most of the gardens that were once so abundant in the area are gone; however, some individuals have chosen to keep the beauty and natural touch alive on their properties. If you own your own Garden City real estate you will have the opportunity as well to make the decision as to whether or not you will carry on the traditions of the gardens. Many of the homes for sale in Garden City have the space that allows for this. Since gardens are landscaping add so much to a home, Garden City real estate is a great area to consider if this is something that you enjoy.
Real estate in Garden City is also very affordable compared to some of the neighborhoods in Boise. With average homes, some more modest than others, this area allows for a wide variety of incomes and price ranges depending on your needs. Though not as many kids live in this area compared to some suburban neighborhoods in Boise, there are still great schools nearby and many kids enjoy the lifestyle that Garden City has to offer.