For sale

Home Near Bear River On Acreage With Irrigation Water Rights

Acreage

26.01 ±

County

Caribou

Price

$850,000

Description

Nestled on 26 acres within the Soda Springs city limits, this scenic property offers the rare balance of wide-open space, agricultural potential, and everyday convenience. Built in 2004, the 3,468 +/- square foot home was thoughtfully designed with both comfort and character in mind. With four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the open floor plan features a vaulted ceiling in the primary bedroom ensuite and many windows throughout that fill the home with natural light and frame views of the surrounding countryside. The hand-crafted rustic details of the log handrail, wood-burning stone fireplace, and log beds pair beautifully with modern amenities to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located near the Bear River and adjacent to the Soda Springs Riverence Brood Trout Farm, the land offers both natural beauty and practicality for farming and gardening.

The oversized attached garage and additional detached one-car garage provide plenty of space for vehicles, equipment, and recreational gear. Step inside and you’ll find a home made for both family living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen and dining areas flow easily into the living spaces, while the deck invites gatherings under the open Idaho skies. At the end of the day, retreat to the primary suite and unwind in the jetted tub or enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub under the stars, or possibly just curl up by the fireplace with a good book. The choice is all yours.

The property has a rich history of growing hay and alfalfa and is brimming with opportunity. Mature Irrigation water rights sourced from the adjacent Big Spring Creek provide irrigation for up to thirty-four acres of ground, and the documentation has been submitted to the IDWR for adjudication. Water is pumped from Big Spring Creek into the ditch, which flows into a holding pond where it is pumped into the handline sprinkler system, creating opportunities for farming and gardening. Wildlife is often spotted right from the expansive deck, where you’ll also enjoy the gentle sounds of the leaves rustling in the breeze. Float, fish, or swim along the nearby Bear River, then return home to relax by the campfire and watch the stars emerge overhead.

Recreation doesn’t end there—Cache and Caribou National Forests and BLM ground are a short distance away, boasting hundreds of miles of dirt roads and trails to explore hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cruising in ATVs, wildlife viewing, camping, big game, and upland game hunting. Elk migration is heavy in this area, and moose and mule deer are also plentiful. Winter access to public land requires a snowmachine and opens the door to a magical winter wonderland adventure, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking. Blackfoot and Alexander Reservoirs are close by and offer motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming, fishing, ice fishing, and bird watching experiences. Float fish or swim along the Bear River and Portneuf Rive,r or enjoy a relaxing soak in the Lava Hot Springs mineral pools.

In addition to privacy and space, the property’s city location ensures convenient access to schools, shops, and services. Whether you’re seeking a homestead, recreational retreat, or a family home with agricultural potential, this property delivers a rare combination of lifestyle, convenience, and opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to make this extraordinary Idaho property your own—schedule your private showing today and imagine the life you could create here