Snake River Waterfront Farm | Fay Ranches

RECREATION

Imagine weekends built around adventure: mornings on horseback across open pasture, afternoons exploring nearby trails by ATV or UTV, and evenings unwinding after a round of golf at a local course. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding hills and canyon country, while winter brings skiing just a scenic drive away in Idaho’s mountains. Back home, the river offers fishing and waterfowl hunting right outside your door. This is a property where recreation is simply part of everyday life, with southwestern Idaho’s mountains, water, and wide open land all within easy reach.

HUNTING | WILDLIFE

This stretch of the Snake River is a haven for hunters and wildlife. Waterfowl drop into the reeds at dawn and dusk, deer move through the cottonwoods, and upland birds find cover in the pasture grass. Beyond the property line, the river corridor is known among Idaho sportsmen for its waterfowl migration, with nearby public lands offering additional upland bird access and foothills holding deer and elk for those who explore further.

FISHING

Below the property, this stretch of the Snake River offers easy bank fishing right from your own land, with bass, catfish, and trout all part of the mix. Beyond your riverfront, the region only expands the opportunity. C.J. Strike Reservoir nearby holds bass, crappie, and white sturgeon, while the Owyhee River and Reservoir, just a short drive away, are known for trophy smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and even massive brown trout in a dramatic desert canyon setting. Together, these waters make southwestern Idaho a true multi-species angler’s paradise, all within easy reach of home.

OTHER RECREATION

Beyond the property, southwestern Idaho offers a full calendar of adventure. Sip your way along the nearby Sunny Slope Wine Trail, home to awardwinning vineyards and tasting rooms just minutes away. Soak in natural hot springs tucked into the surrounding canyon country, or head to Bogus Basin for skiing and snowboarding when winter rolls in. Mountain bikers will find miles of trails winding through the Boise foothills, offering everything from smooth singletrack to technical descents. Whether it is a glass of wine at sunset or a day on two wheels, this region delivers year-round recreation right outside your door.

AREA HISTORY

This stretch of the Snake River has carried travelers and settlers for generations. In the mid-1800s, a branch of the Oregon Trail passed through this very area, guiding wagon trains west along the river. In 1898, pioneer Jacob Mussell established a ferry crossing near what became Homedale, helping settlers navigate the Snake River as the region opened to agriculture. Basque and Austrian settlers soon followed, drawn by fertile ground and irrigation, shaping the farming heritage still felt here today. Owning this land means becoming part of that same story, a working stretch of river country rooted in the pioneer spirit of the American West.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Life here is never far from culture and convenience. Boise, just a short drive away, offers vibrant shopping districts, top-rated restaurants, and a thriving downtown arts and culture scene, including museums, theaters, and live music venues. Local parks and greenbelt trails invite morning walks or afternoon picnics, while nearby resorts provide the perfect escape for a relaxing weekend getaway. Charming small towns like Homedale and Caldwell add character with local shops, farmers’ markets, and community events year-round. Whether seeking a night out or a quiet afternoon, this property offers easy access to everything the region has to offer.

Snake River Waterfront Farm | Homedale, Idaho

LOCATION

Homedale is just minutes away, with Marsing about 10 miles away, Caldwell 16± miles away, and Nampa 24± miles away, putting everyday essentials close at hand. Boise, Idaho’s capital, is roughly 37± miles, about 50± minutes. The Snake River Wine Trail sits just 9± to 15± miles out, Givens Hot Springs about 21± miles, and C.J. Strike Reservoir roughly an hour south. The Owyhee Reservoir and canyonlands are about 40 miles away, while Bogus Basin Ski Resort is around 55 miles for skiing and mountain biking. From this property, all of southwestern Idaho is within easy reach.

From Homedale, take Highway 19 west. Head north on Northside Road and turn west onto River Road. The property will be on the north side of River Road.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Homedale Municipal Airport (S66)

– local general aviation airport just minutes away

Caldwell Executive Airport (KEUL)

– approximately 25–30 miles east, offering a longer paved runway and significant private aviation capabilities

Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) –approximately 35 miles northwest

Boise Airport (BOI) – approximately 38–40 miles east, the nearest major commercial airport with scheduled airline service

Snake River Waterfront Farm | Homedale, Idaho

CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

This is more than land. It’s 37± acres of Snake River frontage, 600± feet of water’s edge, and 17± irrigated acres ready to work. It’s mornings in the duck blind, evenings casting a line, and sunsets over the buttes. It’s Oregon Trail heritage beneath your feet and a county-approved building right ready for your dream home. Minutes from Homedale, close to wineries, hot springs, and mountains, this property offers the rare freedom to farm, hunt, fish, and simply live well. Southwestern Idaho’s river country is waiting. This is where your story begins.

$1,325,000

$123.94 (2025)

PRICE TERMS CONTACT

Cash

Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange

Please contact Oscar Evans, ALC, at (208) 258-0715 | oevans@ fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.

NOTICE

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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