8081 W Brooks Dr
What Makes This Home Stand Out
A two story home in Dry Creek Ranch, built in 2021, set against 2.5 acres of open park space with foothill views.
- 01Backyard opens straight onto 2.5 acres of park space, with a covered patio built for year round use
- 02Great room has cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout the main level
- 03Kitchen has quartz counters, a large island, a Thermador range top, dual ovens, and a walk in pantry
- 04Primary suite is on the main level, with a soaking tub, dual vanities, and a fully tiled walk in shower
- 05Main level office or flex room gives a spot for work from home or a guest room
- 06Upstairs bonus room opens to a covered balcony with foothill and park views
- 07Three car garage and a 0.195 acre lot with full vinyl fencing
- 08Annual HOA dues of $1,440, with a $1,250 one time transfer fee at closing
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Floor Plan
Matterport scanned floor plan, courtesy of Bauscher Real Estate. Sizes and dimensions are approximate, actual may vary.
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Other Dry Creek Ranch Homes to Compare
| Address | Price | Beds/Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8448 W Brooks Dr | $1,149,000 | 5 / 3 | 3,427 |
| 13731 N Spring Creek Way | $1,519,771 | 5 / 6 | 4,582 |
| 9351 W Sooty Grouse Ct | $1,239,000 | 4 / 4 | 4,037 |
Prices shown were pulled from public listing sites and should be confirmed against current MLS data.
Want to see it again, talk through an offer, or look at other Dry Creek Ranch homes? I’m glad to help.
Anna Tsvyetkov
Boise With Anna, Amherst Madison, Leavitt & Co.
(208) 577 1892 · anna@amherst-madison.com
Listing courtesy of Matt Bauscher, Amherst Madison. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed.
Virtual Walkthrough
Living in Dry Creek Ranch
Dry Creek Ranch is a 1,400 acre master planned community at the base of the Boise foothills, built by Boise Hunter Homes with entitlements for about 1,815 homes across three neighborhoods: Creekside, The Estates, and The Hills.
Community Amenities
- 5 acre amenity site with an 8,840 sq ft clubhouse: fitness center, kids playroom, catering kitchen, coffee bar, lounge, and a conference room
- 100 by 45 foot community pool, fire pit lounge, and grilling areas
- Professionally managed community farm, with a Community Supported Agriculture program residents can join
- Equestrian arena and stables, with lessons and boarding available
- Regulation soccer field, basketball court, sand volleyball, pickleball courts, playground, and a covered pavilion
- 3.4 miles of greenbelt along Dry Creek plus 12 miles of community pathways
HOA and Governance
- Annual HOA dues of $1,440, billed by the Dry Creek Ranch HOA, with a HOA managed clubhouse and pool
- $1,250 one time transfer fee due at closing, per MLS financial remarks
- Private water and wastewater system serving the community, separate from Boise city utilities
- CC&Rs, ACC forms, and design guidelines are on file with the HOA, included in your home packet
- A dedicated Wildlife Mitigation Fund supports conservation on the surrounding land
Schools, West Ada School District
School assignments can change. Confirm current boundaries with West Ada School District before making a decision based on schools.
How Far Is It, Really
Approximate drive times in typical traffic. Actual times will vary, use a map app for the exact route on the day.
Where Prices Stand Right Now
Ada County context as of June 2026, based on Intermountain MLS data.
Dry Creek Ranch runs above the county median given its new construction and larger lot mix. Confirm current status and pricing through MLS before relying on these for an offer.
How This Home Stacks Up
Every active Dry Creek Ranch home used here, side by side on price per square foot, not just list price.
| Address | Price | Beds / Baths | Sq Ft | Price / Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8081 W Brooks Dr (this home) | $1,199,000 | 6 / 4 | 4,310 | $278.19 |
| 8448 W Brooks Dr | $1,149,000 | 5 / 3 | 3,427 | $335.28 |
| 13731 N Spring Creek Way | $1,519,771 | 5 / 6 | 4,582 | $331.68 |
| 9351 W Sooty Grouse Ct | $1,239,000 | 4 / 4 | 4,037 | $306.91 |
This home currently runs noticeably lower per square foot than every other active listing in the neighborhood. Prices shown were pulled from public listing sites and should be confirmed against current MLS data before making an offer.
Is This Home Priced Well
Based on what’s actively listed in Dry Creek Ranch right now, this home is priced meaningfully below every other comparable home in the comparison above, on a price per square foot basis. That gap is real and worth taking seriously if you’re weighing this home against the others.
This is a professional read based on current, publicly available comps, not an appraisal and not a guarantee of value or future appreciation. Every buyer’s situation and priorities are different, and pricing can shift with new listings or sales. If you want a fuller picture, including recently sold comps and a more formal comparative market analysis, ask Anna, that’s something she can put together for you directly.
How to Win in Today’s Market
General strategy, not a guarantee of any outcome. The right approach depends on this specific home and how many other offers show up.
Before You Write an Offer
- Get a real underwritten pre-approval, not just a pre-qualification, sellers can tell the difference
- Know your walk away number before you’re in a competitive situation, not during one
- Ask about the seller’s timeline, a flexible closing date can matter as much as price
- Review the comps yourself so you know what “priced well” actually means for this home
Structuring a Competitive Offer
- A clean offer with fewer contingencies is often more attractive than a slightly higher price with more conditions
- An appraisal gap coverage clause can matter more than an escalation clause in some situations
- Earnest money that reflects real commitment signals seriousness to a seller
- A short, genuine note can help in some markets, ask Anna whether that makes sense here
What It Actually Costs Each Month
Adjust the numbers below. Everything recalculates as you type. This is an example only, your real payment depends on your credit, loan type, and lender.
This home’s price is well above the 2026 conforming loan limit, so most financing here will be a jumbo loan regardless of down payment size, ask your lender how that affects your rate and required down payment. Figures are estimates for illustration, not a loan quote or commitment.
Closing Costs, Estimated
Every home purchase carries closing costs on top of the down payment. In Idaho, buyers typically pay somewhere between 2% and 3% of the purchase price.
What’s Usually In It
- Loan origination fee, roughly 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount
- Appraisal, typically $600 to $800 for a home this size
- Title insurance and escrow fees, often the largest single piece
- Prepaid property tax and homeowners insurance, held in escrow
- Recording fees and miscellaneous lender charges
Ways to Reduce What You Bring
- Ask the seller for a closing cost credit as part of your offer
- Ask your lender about a lender credit in exchange for a slightly higher rate
- Idaho down payment assistance programs can sometimes cover closing costs too, see Financing below
- Your earnest money is separate from closing costs and is generally credited back to you at closing
Ranges are general estimates for education, not a quote. Your Loan Estimate from your lender will show your actual costs.
How Closing Actually Works
From an accepted offer to keys in hand, roughly 30 to 45 days for most financed purchases.
Offer accepted
Earnest money is deposited, and your contract’s timelines start running.
Inspection period
You inspect the home and can negotiate repairs, credits, or walk away depending on your contract terms.
Loan application & appraisal
Your lender orders the appraisal and begins underwriting your loan file.
Underwriting
The lender verifies income, assets, and credit, and may ask for more documents along the way.
Clear to close
Your loan is fully approved. You’ll receive a Closing Disclosure at least three business days before signing.
Final walkthrough
You confirm the home is in the agreed upon condition, usually within a day or two of closing.
Signing & funding
You sign the closing documents and wire your funds. The lender funds the loan.
Recording & keys
The deed is recorded with the county, and the home is officially yours.
What Can You Comfortably Afford
Most lenders start with a guideline called the 28/36 rule: housing costs at or under 28% of gross monthly income, and total debt at or under 36%. It’s a guideline, not a guarantee of what you’ll qualify for.
Housing costs here mean principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and HOA combined. Some loan programs allow higher ratios with strong credit or a larger down payment. This is educational only, your lender determines actual qualification.
Financing and Down Payment Help
You are always free to use any lender you choose. These are provided only as a convenience, and Anna does not receive any fee or benefit for any of these referrals.
Vicki Leavitt
Senior Loan Officer
Guild Mortgage, Meridian, ID
NMLS #90947
(208) 409-5004
Alla Stewart
Loan Officer, NMLS #64865
Bilingual, Russian and Ukrainian
Boise, ID
Blake Brands
Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
Idaho Trust Mortgage
NMLS #1974269
(208) 247-9900
Idaho Housing Down Payment Assistance
- Typically a repayable second mortgage, roughly 7 to 8% of the purchase price, terms change periodically
- Household income limit around $150,000 to $170,000 depending on the product
- Requires the Finally Home! homebuyer education course before closing
- A separate Mortgage Credit Certificate can reduce federal taxes owed for qualifying first time buyers
Other Local Programs
- City of Boise’s Homeownership Opportunity Program (HOP) offers a deferred, 0% interest second mortgage for buyers within Boise city limits, generally targeted at households between 50% and 80% of area median income
- An “Idaho Heroes” style program exists through some lenders for veterans, teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders, terms vary by lender
- Programs can sometimes be combined for larger total assistance
These income-targeted programs are most useful for moderate income buyers and may not apply to this specific home’s price point, they’re included here as general education for your search. Eligibility, income limits, and terms change and are not guaranteed. Confirm current details directly with a participating lender or idahohousing.com.
Why Have Your Own Agent Here Today
Anna, who is hosting today’s open house, is a Boise buyer specialist. The agent who actually listed this home represents the seller, their job is to get the seller the best possible price and terms, and they are not the one here with you today.
Simply touring this home with Anna does not, by itself, make her your representative in a purchase. That relationship only exists once you and Anna agree to work together. Until then, it’s worth knowing that no one at today’s open house is automatically working for you.
If you’d like Anna in your corner, evaluating the price, negotiating repairs and terms, and helping you understand the contract you sign, just ask her today. In most transactions, this comes at no direct cost to you as the buyer. Real estate practice nationwide has also shifted so that buyers typically sign a written agreement with their agent before touring homes together, ask Anna how that works here in Idaho, no pressure to decide anything today.
Questions Buyers Ask About Dry Creek Ranch
Straight answers, sourced from the developer, the HOA, and public records. Ask Anna in person today for anything not covered here.
What makes Dry Creek Ranch different from other Boise area neighborhoods?
A few things are hard to find elsewhere in the Treasure Valley in one community: a professionally managed working farm residents can buy into, an equestrian arena and stables, a private water and wastewater system separate from city utilities, and larger lots than most new construction in Ada County. Whether that adds up to the best fit for you depends on what you want day to day.
Is Dry Creek Ranch in Boise or Eagle?
Addresses carry a Boise, ID 83714 mailing address, but the community sits in unincorporated Ada County just north of Eagle’s city limits. Schools are assigned through West Ada School District’s Eagle area schools. Your title company can confirm exact jurisdiction before closing.
What are the HOA dues, and what do they cover?
This home carries annual HOA dues of $1,440, plus a one time $1,250 transfer fee due at closing, per the MLS financial data on file. Dues fund the clubhouse, pool, trail system, and community farm operations.
What amenities are open right now, and what is still being built?
The 8,840 square foot clubhouse, pool, fitness center, coffee bar, sport courts, and playground are open. The community farm and equestrian arena have been active since the early phases. Ask the HOA directly what is funded and scheduled versus still conceptual.
Is a school planned inside Dry Creek Ranch?
The developer has set aside donated land within the community for a future school. No opening date has been confirmed. Right now, children in this home’s boundary attend Seven Oaks Elementary, Eagle Middle School, and Eagle High School in West Ada School District.
Is any commercial or retail development planned nearby?
Marketing materials for a commercial parcel near Dry Creek Ranch describe plans to serve the neighborhood and surrounding Eagle and North Boise communities with retail and services. There is no confirmed opening timeline or named tenant yet.
How big will Dry Creek Ranch eventually be?
The community is entitled for roughly 1,815 homes across three neighborhoods, Creekside, The Estates, and The Hills, on 1,400 acres. It is still an active, growing community, so expect construction activity in parts of the neighborhood for some time yet.
Can residents actually use the community farm?
Yes. Dry Creek Ranch runs a Community Supported Agriculture program that residents can join for weekly fresh produce, and the farm has been part of the community since its earliest phases.
Sourced from Dry Creek Ranch’s own materials, the HOA, West Ada School District, and Ada County public records as of this writing. Community plans can change, confirm anything decision critical directly with the HOA, the district, or the developer.
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Both Levels, To Scale
Matterport scanned floor plan, courtesy of Bauscher Real Estate. Sizes and dimensions are approximate, actual may vary.
Other Dry Creek Ranch Homes
Prices shown were pulled from public listing sites and should be confirmed against current MLS data before publishing.
Want to see it again, talk through an offer, or look at other Dry Creek Ranch homes? I’m glad to help.
Boise With Anna, Amherst Madison, Leavitt & Co.
(208) 577 1892 · anna@amherst-madison.com
Listing courtesy of Matt Bauscher, Amherst Madison. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed.