What’s being built in Star, and where
Star is small, but it’s growing quickly. COMPASS estimated Star’s population at 25,660 as of April 2026, up 14.7% in one year (COMPASS, April 2026). Drive through town and you’ll see where that growth is going: new subdivisions on what used to be farm ground.
The new-construction mix in Star runs from entry-level single-family homes to large-lot custom ground along the river. Builders active in Star when I checked included Toll Brothers (Heirloom Ridge, Cresta Del Sol), Richmond American (Iron Mountain Vista, Sellwood) and Boise Hunter Homes (River Park Estates) (Build Idaho, accessed Aug 26, 2026).
On the commercial side, Moyle Junction is planned as 16 acres on State Street with eight commercial pads for medical, office and retail uses, positioned near the future Highway 16 and Highway 44 interchange (Street Smart Idaho, April 30, 2026). Like any proposal, treat it as a reported plan until you see it under construction.
The road that changes Star: SH-16
If you’re looking at Star, the one piece of infrastructure to understand is State Highway 16. The Idaho Transportation Department’s project page said the full SH-16 corridor, including the SH-44 interchange near Star plus interchanges at US-20/26, Ustick, Franklin and I-84, was on track to open in 2027 (Idaho Transportation Department, accessed Aug 26, 2026).
What that means in practice is a more direct north-south route between Star and I-84. I won’t put a number on future drive times, because I don’t have a sourced one, and road schedules can slip. But if you’d be commuting south or west, it’s worth checking ITD’s current timeline and mapping your own route both ways: today, and with the corridor open.
Price bands: advertised starting prices
For context, the 2025 median new-home price in Star was $574,495, or $268.96 per square foot, based on Intermountain MLS sales (Build Idaho, January 6, 2026).
These are advertised starting prices from Build Idaho, accessed August 26, 2026, from an undated page. Check current pricing with the builder.
Under $500,000
- Cranefield: $384,990
- Canvasback: $434,900
$500,000 to $700,000
- Cresta Del Sol: $533,545
- Cherished Estates: $599,900
- Aliso Creek: $669,900
- Spring Tree Estates: $699,900
$700,000 and up
- River Park Estates: $962,514
- Inspirado: $994,800
- Monument Ridge: $1,149,000
- Star River Ranch: $1,800,000 (lots from $325,000)
(All Build Idaho, accessed Aug 26, 2026.)
A starting price is a base home on a standard lot. Lot premiums, structural options and design-center choices all add to it, so the price you’ll actually see on a contract is usually higher.
How new construction is behaving in Star right now
Star’s numbers have been moving in an unusual direction, and I’d rather show you both pieces than tell a tidy story.
- In July 2026, Star was the only Ada County city with an increase in homes sold, up 9 homes from a year earlier (Boise Regional REALTORS, July 2026).
- In August 2026, BRR reported that “the median price of homes in Star decreased by about $45,000,” and Star’s average days on market was 47, compared with 40 in Eagle, 41 in Kuna and 22 in Boise (Boise Regional REALTORS, August 2026).
- Across Ada County, the new-construction median was $629,000 in August 2026, up 13.8% year over year, and new homes took a median 54 days to sell against 30 for resale (Boise Regional REALTORS, August 2026).
So Star’s prices moved down while the county’s new-construction prices moved up. No source I have explains why. It could be the mix of homes that happened to close that month, but that’s a guess, and I don’t want to sell you a guess. What I can say is that, as of this data, Star homes are taking longer to sell than in neighboring cities, which usually means buyers have time to compare.
What I’d watch as a builder-turned-agent
- Lot location relative to SH-16 and State Street. Proximity to a new highway is convenient for some buyers and noisy for others. Walk the lot and look at what’s planned around it.
- Where your community is in its buildout. In a fast-growing town, the field next to your lot is rarely a field forever. Ask the builder for the community plat map and ask the City of Star what’s approved on the parcels around it.
- Finished home or to-be-built. A home that’s already finished lets you see exactly what you’re getting and close sooner. A to-be-built home lets you pick your lot and options, but you’re waiting months and choosing finishes from samples. Neither is better; it depends on your timeline and how much you care about choosing. If you’re selling a home to buy, that timeline matters even more.
- Incentives over price. With homes sitting longer, it’s reasonable to ask about closing costs or a rate buydown. My builder incentives guide shows how to compare them.
- The walkthrough. New homes in new subdivisions have the same punch-list issues anywhere. My walkthrough checklist is what I use.
- Your own representation. The builder’s sales team works for the builder. Here’s how buyer representation works on a new build.
If you’re comparing Star with nearby options, see new construction in Eagle and Meridian, or start with the new construction overview.
Thinking about living here?
Star is in the West Ada School District. As of early 2026, Star does not have a high school of its own; Star students attend Eagle High or Owyhee High (KIVI-TV, February 20, 2026). That’s a factual detail about the district layout, and it affects drive routes, so it’s worth knowing before you choose a lot. If you’re relocating, I’d honestly suggest renting first so you can really get to know the Treasure Valley before choosing where to build. My living in Star guide covers the rest.