New construction
New construction in the Treasure Valley: the builders, the truth
Micron's expansion has put new subdivisions on nearly every road west of Boise. This page names the active builders we could verify from public sources, and then tells you the part of the story the model home tour leaves out.
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The active builders
Real builders actively building in the valley
These names come from public builder directories and permit-based reporting for the Boise area. Treat the list as a starting point, not an endorsement: communities sell out, builders pause and restart, and availability changes month to month.
CBH Homes
ProductionIdaho's largest local builder, with dozens of active communities across the Treasure Valley.
Hubble Homes
ProductionIdaho-founded production builder known for energy-efficient floor plans in the valley.
Toll Brothers
Production / luxuryNational luxury builder active in the Boise area with upscale communities.
Lennar Homes
ProductionMajor national production builder with communities across Meridian and the valley.
KB Home
ProductionNational production builder offering modern floor plans in the Boise area.
Hayden Homes
ProductionNorthwest production builder with communities across the Treasure Valley.
Brighton Homes
Local / regionalRegional builder active in Meridian and Boise communities.
Boise Hunter Homes
LuxuryLocal luxury builder active in foothills and river communities like Dry Creek Ranch, Harris North, and Sky Mesa.
Alturas Homes
Semi-customBoutique semi-custom and luxury production builder in the Boise market.
Tresidio Homes
ProductionLocal production builder with communities around Ada and Canyon counties.
Core Building Company
LocalLocal builder known for modern, energy-focused homes.
Hallmark Homes
RegionalEstablished regional builder with communities across the valley.
Legacy Homes of Idaho
LocalLocal builder active in new communities across Ada County.
Iron Oak Homes
CustomMeridian-based custom and semi-custom builder.
Cedar & Sage Homes
LocalSmaller local builder with new communities in the valley.
Sources include Build Idaho's Treasure Valley builder directory and permit-based builder reviews, builder websites, and New Home Source's Boise-area builder index. Confirm each builder's current communities and model homes directly, or ask a local agent for a tour plan.
Read this before the design center
What to know before you buy new
None of this is anti-builder. It is the standard fine print of new construction, written down so the sticker price and the monthly reality never surprise you.
Base price is never the out-the-door price
The advertised base covers the standard floor plan only. Lot premiums, elevation options, structural upgrades, and finish selections all stack on top, often adding tens of thousands of dollars.
Lot premiums can be huge
Corner lots, greenbelt lots, and views carry premiums that can run five figures. Ask for the lot premium sheet before you fall for the view.
Upgrades move the price fast
Upgraded flooring, cabinets, appliances, and lighting are priced line by line at the design center, where buyers routinely spend 10 to 20% above base before the house is framed. Budget for it.
The backyard is not included
New homes typically close with dirt, a builder-grade porch, and sometimes a sprinkler stub. Fencing, sod, landscaping, and a fence are on you, often thousands extra and sometimes required by the HOA within a set time.
Timelines slip
The estimated completion date is a target, not a promise. Weather, permits, and supply chains push finish dates, so never give notice on your current home without a buffer and a written contingency plan.
Warranties have limits
Builder warranties cover structural and mechanical systems for a term spelled out in the contract, but they do not cover everything, and they do not replace the disclosures you get with a resale. Read the warranty document, not the brochure.
Financing incentives are priced in
Rate buydowns and closing cost credits are often already baked into the community's pricing. Compare the out-the-door number with financing, not just the headline rate.
First-year taxes surprise people
A new home is assessed at its full finished value, and the county sends supplemental bills as construction completes. The first-year tax bill on new construction is routinely higher than buyers expect. See the prices and taxes page.
Due diligence
How to check out a builder
A model home is a sales tool. These four habits are how you separate a marketing tour from the reality of the build.
Verify the builder with the state
Idaho requires construction contractors to be registered. Confirm the builder's registration and check their standing before you sign, and keep records of everything.
Drive finished communities
Visit older phases of the same builder, not just the model home. Paint, siding, landscaping, and how the HOA is maintained tell you what your street will look like in five years.
Talk to recent buyers
Ask for references from buyers who closed in the last year and actually ask about the process, the warranty response, and whether the final price matched the quote.
Read the HOA documents
Most new communities carry HOA fees and rules covering landscaping, fencing, parking, and colors. Get the docs before you sign and budget the fees.
The local-agent shortcut
Let someone who's watched builders finish
Paul Knighton and Michelle Wilson, both with MORE Realty, walk Micron relocators through builder communities, read the fine print with them, and connect them with lenders and title teams who handle new construction every week. We can also tell you which resale in the same town beats the new build on total cost.