279 N 4100 E, Rigby, ID, 83442
About This Home
Welcome to a rare blend of peaceful rural living and smart income potential on 5 wide-open acres in Rigby. The freshly painted 2-bed, 1-bath main home feels warm and grounded, with a generous pantry, a hardworking mud/laundry room, and the cozy glow of both a gas fireplace and a wood-burning stove tucked into the unfinished basement. Mature trees frame the property with shade and character, while a barn and shed add practical charm. The real powerhouse here is the expansive shop—complete with an office and attached living quarters that have been successfully used as a short-term rental. Whether you're dreaming of passive income, a home-based business, or simply more room to create, this space is ready to pull its weight. And if you're thinking even bigger, the property offers potential for an additional living quarters, giving you room to grow your vision. This is the kind of place where you can breathe deeply, spread out, and let your ideas pay the bills—all while enjoying the quiet rhythm of rural Idaho. A property with purpose, personality, and plenty of possibility.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Block,Primary Exterior Material: Metal Siding,Primary Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Gas Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 600
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),New Paint-Full,Apartment,Mud Room,Office,Pantry,Storage,Workshop
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl,Carpet,Laminate,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2,Gas,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 600
- Finished area above ground: 1,024
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,624
- Total interior livable area: 1,624 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: RP 04N39E200433
- Zoning description: Jefferson-R1-Residential1 Zone
- Exclusions: All Personal Property Unless Otherwise Agreed Upon
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: 1,Deck
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Lot size: 5 Acres
- Features: Livestock Permitted,Level,Rural,Low Traffic,Established Lawn,Many Trees,Flower Beds,Garden
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4 Stalls,Detached,Workshop in Garage,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Jefferson County and Idaho
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,674 | $32,088 |
| Home Insurance | $162 | $1,944 |
| Property Taxes | $196 | $2,352 |
| Electricity | $141 | $1,695 |
| Total | $3,173 | $38,076 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Price change | $549,000 |
| 2026-03-16 | Listed for sale | $589,000 |
| 2020-06-11 | Listing removed | $285,000 |
| 2020-06-10 | Pending sale | $285,000 |
| 2019-12-10 | Price change | $285,000 |
| 2019-10-23 | Listed for sale | $300,000 |
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