Area guide · West Boise metro
Acreage homes in Meridian, Idaho.
New large lots close to everything
- County
- Ada County
- Commute to downtown Boise
- About 15 to 17 minutes
- Schools
- West Ada School District
- Water
- City services in town; well/septic on fringe parcels
Meridian is the valley's fastest-growing city, and that growth has pushed new large-lot neighborhoods to its edges. Homes on an acre or more here are often new or nearly new, set on one to two acres on the north, south, and east fringes, with schools, shopping, and healthcare a short drive away.
For buyers who want acreage with modern construction and low maintenance, Meridian is the most practical choice in Ada County. You will not find many century-old barns here, but you get large lots that still feel connected to the metro.
The land itself
What acreage looks like here in Meridian
- New construction on 1 to 2 acre lots at the city's edges is the most common acreage profile.
- Small farms and mini-ranches remain south of town near the Kuna border, where lots open up.
- West Ada schools cover most of Meridian, from elementary through high school.
Water, wells, and septic
Most developed Meridian neighborhoods have city water and sewer. Fringe parcels and the south end toward Kuna increasingly rely on private wells and septic, so utility type is a key question on every rural-feeling Meridian listing.
Schools
The West Ada School District (Meridian Joint School District No. 2) covers most of Meridian, one of the largest districts in the state.
Commute
Downtown Boise is about 15 to 17 minutes up I-84 or Eagle Road in normal traffic, more at rush hour. The Village at Meridian and the interstate corridor keep most errands close to home.
Out the door
Recreation around Meridian
- Julius M. Kleiner Park, with ponds, volleyball, and summer concerts
- Settlers Park and the Boise River's south channels
- Meridian Speedway for Friday-night racing, March through October
- Meridian Dairy Days each June, a valley tradition since 1929