What’s being built in Meridian, and where
I live in Meridian, and I spent ten years building homes before I ever sold one, so this is the city I watch most closely. The short version: Meridian is the new-construction engine of Ada County. In August 2026 it accounted for 39% of all new homes sold in the county and 41% of homes sold that were 1 to 10 years old (Boise Regional REALTORS, August 2026). The city issued 826 new single-family permits in its fiscal year through May 2026 (City of Meridian Building Department, May 2026).
Where that building happens matters more than the totals. Here’s how I’d break it down.
South Meridian (SoMe, for the locals). South Meridian is still adding communities. Ravenna is planned as 127 single-family homes on 19 acres at Lake Hazel near Locust Grove, built in two phases (BoiseDev, August 10, 2026). Hubble Homes also has a project of more than 400 homes at Catalina Commons (BoiseDev, June 1, 2026).
North Meridian. This is the part of the city I’d tell anyone to keep an eye on, because three large communities are moving through planning on nearby ground:
- The Fields (Mark Bottles Real Estate): a 480-acre master-planned community near the Nampa border. Phase one, called Westveil, covers 200 acres and 901 homes, a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, with average lots of 5,741 square feet for single-family and 2,400 square feet for townhomes. The plan also includes retail, a grocery-anchored center and a 40-acre park. BoiseDev reported a development window of 2027 to 2033, with first sales in 2028 (BoiseDev, July 10 and 16, 2026).
- Fields District 207 (Trilogy Development): 1,195 homes on 207 acres on McMillan between Can Ada and Star Road, mixing 464 single-family homes, 405 townhomes, 94 cottages and 232 apartments. As of BoiseDev’s August 21, 2026 report, it was in early planning and an application had not yet been submitted.
- Basque Ranch (Brighton Development): about 570 home sites on 470+ acres bordered by SpurWing Golf Club, Highway 16 and the Boise River, with 78 acres planned for Margaret Aldape Park. As of April 2026 it was at pre-application and still needed annexation, a comprehensive plan amendment, a PUD and a rezone (BoiseDev, April 20, 2026).
Plans like these change. Lot counts move, phases get resequenced, and some proposals never get built. I treat each one as “reported plan as of the date shown,” and you should too.
Price bands: advertised starting prices
For context, the 2025 median new-home price in South Meridian was $579,900, or $286.90 per square foot, based on Intermountain MLS sales (Build Idaho, January 6, 2026).
Here’s what builders were advertising when I checked. These are advertised starting prices, accessed August 26, 2026. Check current pricing with the builder, because base prices, lot premiums and incentives change often.
- Toll Brothers, The Oaks North: from $559,000 (builder sites / NewHomeSource, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
- Toll Brothers, Paloma Ridge: from $430,995 (builder sites / NewHomeSource, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
- Hubble Homes, Prairiefire at Heritage Grove: from the low $400s (builder sites / NewHomeSource, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
- Hubble Homes, Prescott Ridge: from the $400s (builder sites / NewHomeSource, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
CBH Homes and Pacific Lifestyle Homes were also active in Meridian in the same check (builder sites / NewHomeSource, accessed Aug 26, 2026).
A starting price is the base house on a standard lot. What you actually pay depends on the lot, the structural options you choose before the build starts, and the design-center selections after. A home advertised “from the $400s” can finish well above that once you add a lot premium and a few upgrades. That isn’t a trick; it’s how base pricing works. Just know it going in.
How new construction is behaving in Meridian right now
Boise Regional REALTORS publishes resale and new-construction figures for Ada County as a whole, not for each city, so here’s the county picture Meridian sits inside. In August 2026, Ada County’s new-construction median was $629,000, up 13.8% year over year, while the resale median was $579,900. New homes had 3.4 months of supply against 1.9 for resale, and took a median 54 days to sell against 30 for resale. New-construction inventory rose 8.7% from July (all Boise Regional REALTORS, August 2026).
BRR also noted that the county’s inventory increase was driven mostly by new listings in Kuna and Meridian (Boise Regional REALTORS, August 2026).
For Meridian overall, new and resale combined, Redfin reported a median sale price of $567,474, up 3.2%, with 842 homes sold, up 32.0%, over the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin, three months ending Aug 2026). Redfin uses different boundaries and a rolling window, so I don’t blend it with the BRR figures above.
What that tells me: in Ada County right now, new homes are sitting longer than resale and there’s more of them to choose from. That doesn’t tell you what any one builder will do on any one home. It does tell you it’s worth asking.
What I’d watch as a builder-turned-agent
Here’s what I’d pay attention to if it were me buying new in Meridian:
- Which phase you’re buying in. Early phases in a large community often have different lot sizes and pricing than later ones. Ask what’s planned next door to your lot, and what’s planned in the next phase.
- Future supply near you. North Meridian has three large proposals on nearby ground. That’s not good or bad on its own, but if you plan to sell in five years, it’s worth knowing what may be competing with your home.
- Where the incentives are. Builder incentives often come as help with closing costs or a rate buydown rather than a lower base price. I explain how to compare them in my builder incentives guide and how a rate buydown actually works.
- The walkthrough. On a walkthrough I can tell you what’s normal construction and what’s a real problem. My walkthrough checklist covers what I look at.
I’ve done this for clients who weren’t even in the state yet. One of them wrote: “Lots of stresses with being out of state while building and he was there for us to do walk-throughs, sending us videos, and answering all questions.” — Ryan K
If you’re comparing builders, start with my overview of new construction across the Treasure Valley, or how Meridian stacks up against Eagle, Star and Kuna.
Thinking about living here?
The house is only half the decision. Meridian homes are in the West Ada School District, and North and South Meridian are different places day to day. If you’re relocating, my honest advice is to rent first so you can really get to know the Treasure Valley before choosing where to build. My living in Meridian guide covers the rest, and if you’re still deciding between cities, see Boise vs. Meridian.