What's selling, what's listed, and what it means if you're thinking of buying or selling — straight from live MLS data, no hype.
North Idaho's housing market stayed strong through the first half of 2026. Here's a straight, data-backed snapshot of the four core Kootenai County markets — tap any city for a deeper home-value page:
| Market | Active listings | Recent sale range | Median sale | Typical days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | ~735 | $470k–$860k | ~$670,000 | ~11 days |
| Post Falls | ~430 | $455k–$650k | ~$535,000 | ~13 days |
| Hayden | ~380 | $460k–$995k | ~$605,000 | ~36 days |
| Rathdrum | ~390 | $450k–$760k | ~$555,000 | ~18 days |
Figures from recent Kootenai County MLS sales, mid-2026. Your home's value depends on its specific location, condition, and recent neighbor sales.
Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls are moving fast — well-priced homes are often under contract in under two weeks. Hayden and Rathdrum span a wider range (more new construction and acreage), so accurate pricing matters even more. The window is good, but pricing to the recent comps — not last year's — is what gets a clean sale.
There's real inventory across all four markets (1,900+ active listings county-wide) — more choice than in the frantic years. Coming from out of state? Idaho's two-state line means I can help you compare Kootenai County against the Spokane side as well.
For perspective, just across the line: Spokane is running a median sale near $440,000 (vs. Coeur d'Alene's ~$670k) with more listings and a slower pace (~10 weeks on market). Weighing Idaho vs. Washington — taxes, commute, lifestyle, price? That's exactly the two-state comparison I do every week.
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