The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 83822 sells for about $535,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +21% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 83822 — Oldtown
The 83822 housing market shows strong price appreciation, with a 21% year-over-year increase driven by limited inventory and sustained demand for rural properties. While sales volume remains modest, the market is currently favoring sellers due to the low supply of available homes. Buyers should expect competitive conditions for well-priced, move-in-ready properties.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to river recreation and a slower pace of life.
Median prices moved up 21.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 83822, Bonner County ID
Crime rates in Oldtown are generally low and consistent with rural Bonner County trends, remaining well below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the West Bonner County School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of Northern Idaho's forested terrain, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Pend Oreille River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Pend Oreille River and regional tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Idaho) — Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Exempts the lesser of $125,000 or 50% of the market value for assessment purposes from property taxation. Formula: Exemption = min($125,000, 0.50 * Market Value).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling toward Sandpoint or across the border into Washington state for employment.
The area offers significant outdoor access including the Pend Oreille River for boating and fishing, local parks, and proximity to regional hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family options and a notable presence of seasonal or vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by timber, tourism, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along Highway 41 and Highway 2, with no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements.
Bonner County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to West Bonner County School District levies and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and proximity to fire protection services.
Idaho continues to experience net positive domestic migration, driven by individuals relocating from higher-cost coastal states.
Idaho is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing through a trustee sale process.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure form covering known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 83822 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park4.615.9 mi
- Linger Longer Lounge4.413.5 mi
- Riley Creek Recreation Area4.710.2 mi
- Priest River Pets4.63.8 mi
- The Roxy Theater4.63.5 mi
- Riley Creek Recreation Area4.710.2 mi
- Stoneridge Motorcoach RV Resort Idaho4.59.2 mi
- KM Resorts - Old American RV Resort3.73.7 mi
- Dover Bay Resort4.419 mi
- Eagle’s Landing RV Resort4.618.8 mi
- Stoneridge Golf Club4.19.1 mi
- Stoneridge Motorcoach RV Resort Idaho4.59.2 mi
- Safeway3.83.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional waterway providing boating, fishing, and recreation access.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.