From the agent
Notes on the home, the loan, and the neighborhood
Practical, no-spin writing from listing agent Paul Knighton: how the assumable VA loan works, what to look for in a custom-built home, and what it is really like to live in Star, Idaho, from its schools and river parks to the everyday commute toward Boise, Meridian, and Eagle, including the road projects reshaping how Star connects to the valley.
Star's Fire Station 55 is officially open: faster response times for the north side
MidStar Fire dedicated Star's new Fire Station 55 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The station at 9415 W. Floating Feather Rd had already answered more than 60 calls and cut response times by about five minutes.
The Autism House opens in Star: Idaho's first autism family resource center
The Autism House Foundation opened its Star resource center the week of November 9, 2026: a free space for people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families, with a sensory room, support groups, and classes.
SH-44 through Star just moved its lanes: the first big traffic shift is here
ITD shifted SH-44 traffic in Star to the north side of the highway between Cosmo and Moyle avenues the night of Monday, November 9 as the widening project moves into pavement work. What drivers should expect.
Star's November 2026: a water quality watch at Freedom Park and new McMillan Road detours
The City of Star has a yellow water quality watch on the West Pond at Freedom Park, and sewer and safety work on McMillan Road in northwest Meridian is changing the way Star commuters drive. What residents should know this November.
Eagle's dining scene is changing: what's closing and what's coming
DaVinci's closes at the end of 2026 after nearly 30 years in the 1910 Bank of Eagle building, Eagle Bank Club is planned in its place for spring 2027, Tasso has closed, and Paris Baguette opened its first Idaho location at The Village at Meridian.
Helping a Hero delivers an adapted home to a veteran in Star
Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Sexton received a specially adapted home in Star's Heritage Heights neighborhood through Helping a Hero, Bass Pro Shops, and Lennar. What it says about the community.
New businesses are landing in Star, Idaho: bagels, coffee, subs, and a wine bar
Walkover Bagels, Dutch Bros, and Jersey Mike's are open in Star, The Cellars at River's Edge wine bar opened in a 1921 farmhouse, and Great Scott's and Anderson Prime are permitted or on the way.
Costco opens in south Meridian on November 5: what Star shoppers should know
The Treasure Valley's newest and largest Costco opens Wednesday, November 5 at the corner of Meridian and Lake Hazel roads, with 16 fuel pumps. Plus why the Eagle Costco plan was withdrawn and Crave's second location coming to Ten Mile Crossing.
Veterans Day 2026 around Star, Idaho: the confirmed schedule
The confirmed Veterans Day gatherings around Star in 2026: the Veterans Day Potato Feed at Liberty Hall on November 6, Veterans Day on November 11, the Idaho Veterans Parade in Boise on November 14, and the Eagle Veterans Breakfast the same morning.
Halloween week in Star, Idaho: the confirmed schedule for October 26 through November 1
Star's confirmed Halloween week: the HALO Teen Spooktacular on October 27, Sip, Shop & Sparkle, the chili cook-off, Java Brigade, and the city's Trunk-or-Treat on October 31, plus early voting ending October 30.
Vote early in Star, Idaho: City Hall is a polling place through October 30
Early voting for the November 3 general election is open at Star City Hall, 10769 W. State St, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 30 for Ada County residents, plus two more bits of Star news.
Holiday season 2026 around Star, Idaho: what's confirmed so far
The confirmed 2026 holiday dates around Star: the Veterans Day Potato Feed on November 6, the Holiday Bazaar on November 7, and the Treasure Valley's late-November kickoff from Festival of Trees to the Boise Holiday Parade.
Construction begins on the SH-44 widening through Star: what drivers should know
ITD started the roughly $12 million SH-44 widening through Star on October 15, 2026, plus a drop-in open house at Liberty Hall on October 22. What drivers should expect through 2027.
Moyle Junction: the new retail and dining coming to Star's eastern entrance
A 16-acre mixed-use development is approved for Star's eastern entrance near the Highway 16 and 44 interchange: retail with drive-thrus, restaurants, offices, and a medical facility. What is planned.
Liberty Hall opens at Freedom Park: Star's new community gathering space
Star's new community gathering space at Freedom Park opened with an open house on October 13, 2026, alongside the mayor's State of the City. What the hall holds and why it matters.
Fall 2026 in Star, Idaho: events worth putting on the calendar
The confirmed fall 2026 events around Star: the Star Pet Fair and Fall Market, the State of the City with Idaho's Liberty Bell, the monthly Town Hall, and Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween.
Star's roads are changing: the Star Road widening and Highway 16 extension
ACHD's roughly $40 million Star Road widening and the Highway 16 extension are reshaping how Star connects to the Treasure Valley. What is planned, when, and why.
The 2.49% VA assumable loan: what it means for buyers
The existing VA loan on 11555 W Pathview St can be assumed at 2.49%. Here is what assumption is, who it can help, and what to ask before you rely on it.
Star, Idaho schools: what parents should know about West Ada
Which schools are in town, what is opening soon, and why you should always verify attendance boundaries with the district before you move.
Parks and recreation around Star, Idaho: river days and open space
Star River Walk Park, Freedom Park, the dog park, the skatepark, and Eagle Island State Park a short drive away. Star's outdoor life, mapped.
What makes a custom-built home worth it: a buyer's checklist
Custom builds reward the close reader. Use this checklist of craftsmanship, layout, and storage details when you tour this house or any custom home.
Living near Boise, Meridian, and Eagle: how Star compares
The real drives and the real amenities: roughly 10 minutes to Eagle, 17 to Meridian, and 25 to 35 to downtown Boise, with everything each city offers.
Living in Star, Idaho: what to know before you move
Fast growth, West Ada schools, a 25 to 35 minute commute to Boise, and the Boise River running through town. A practical look at Star, Idaho.