Kuna, ID Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Kuna, ID

Kuna is just about the friendliest little farm town I have been to. While it is now one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho, it still maintains it's the small-town appeal. Located just 18 miles southwest of downtown Boise, the state capital. It is a short 15-minute drive south from Meridian, making commuting a breeze for most families. The area is mostly surrounded by serene farmland, but it is being developed rapidly. Despite the rapid growth, Kuna maintains a country setting and rural roots. Kuna's motto is "Where Growth Happens, But Simple Still Exists." Homebuyers will find that Kuna has one of the lowest housing costs in Ada County. While low housing prices are the initial attraction, once here, they immediately fall in love with it. The Country landscape is refreshing, inspiring families to enjoy the outdoors, walk local nature paths, and explore neighborhood parks. Most of the new communities are surrounded by farmland, offering a peace that you won't find in more substantial, nearby towns. Perhaps it's the ambiance of the area that invites folks to be friendlier here-holding the door open for others, waving as they drive by and say hello to strangers. The beauty of living in a small, growing town is that you are part of the old and the new. Experience the old-fashioned fun of a country carnival at Kuna Days, held the second weekend in August. This two-day festival celebrates the history of Kuna and takes place at Bernie Fisher Park in downtown. The entire community seemingly shows up for this popular annual event. Kuna Days includes everything from games and rides to musicians and performers. It even has a hometown parade. You'll find vendors of every kind selling crafts and painting faces. The summer festivities close each night with a spectacular fireworks display. Revitalization is taking place in Kuna's downtown area. City officials want to make downtown a destination for locals and visitors and have already upgraded new street lamps and sidewalks. As businesses on Main Street improve their exterior and more family boutiques and unique restaurants open, Kuna's quality of life and vibrant community spirit will continue to soar. Along with the downtown, revitalization is the beautification of the Kuna Greenbelt. This area lies in the heart of town and runs nearly two miles alongside Indian Creek from behind Indian Creek Elementary to Orchard Street. Runners, walkers, and families frequent this lush, beautiful area. The greenbelt is replete with places to splash in the water or picnic under mature, green trees. In the summer, locals flock to the Indian Creek for a refreshing float. Forget the long pump lines and crowds on the Boise River. Grab your tube and some friends, and hop in Indian Creek at Strobel Road for a great 45-minute float down this fun, fast-flowing river. Don't let the word "creek" fool you-while some sections include a relaxing float, the river also has a few rapids that will get your adrenaline pumping. There is so, so much to love about Kuna! less

Between the years of 2000 and 2010, the number of people living in this rural Idaho community has almost tripled. Nowadays, the population of this small Idaho town rests at around 18,000, and the character of the town now retains the best of the past and the present. While it still feels like the kind of town where people take an evening stroll after dinner or chat with their neighbors at the local post office when they're dropping off mail, its proximity to the larger Boise Metropolitan area make this area very attractive to home owners. With friendly neighborhoods and close access to the amenities of Kuna, Boise and Meridian, living here allows people to keep things simple while still participating in the world-at-large. Kuna in the 21st century lies about 18 miles from Idaho's capital city, Boise. Conflicting reports exist about the meaning of the town's name. While information on the Chamber of Commerce website cite "the end of the trail" as the name's meaning, other sources say that Kuna, Idaho actually means "green leaf, good to smoke" in the Shoshone language. Regardless, in terms of people's interest in the city's trivia, both names take a backseat to the Kuna Caves. The area's geology -- more specifically, the volcanic activity in Kuna -- is said to have caused the caves to form. At one time, it was said that ancient Native Americans used the caves as an underground passageway to gain access to the Snake River, but so far, this has not been verified. But no matter. Like the meaning of the town's name, the town's citizens have morphed the caves' mythology to suit their own ends. The less