This expansive 71-acre property sits at 3,000 feet elevation, offering privacy and tranquility while remaining conveniently close to town. Features include remnants of an old homestead, natural springs, game trails, a historic fruit orchard and borders USFS lands. The land is a mix of meadow and beautifully managed timberland, with some trees approaching 130 feet tall. At its center is a geodesic dome, celebrated for its durability and energy efficiency. The open-concept design includes 2,431 sq. ft. on the main floor plus an additional 1,020 sq. ft. lofted second level, highlighted by a cupola and clerestory windows that enhance natural light and airflow. The structure is well insulated but remains very unfinished-an opportunity to bring your vision to life. The main level includes a roughed in small kitchen, bathroom, and laundry hookups, along with two framed-in bedrooms ready for completion. The property is currently off-grid, with a generator complex originally designed for propane and diesel generators. Traditional electric and phone services are nearby on county maintained Templeman Lake Road, the westerly boundary of this property. A 13 GPM well with an underground holding tank supplies water, while wood stoves have provided heat. Behind the home, a chain link fenced 1.5-acre area offers secure space for pets or other uses. This property is two parcels-40.04 and 30.94 acres (see Survey in Documents Section), they are zoned agriculture/forestry which allows for 10 acre minimum property size. Offered "AS IS", this property is a blank canvas, ready for someone to own their dream and make it entirely their own. With incredible potential and a peaceful setting, it's an opportunity not to be missed!
For sale
$1,080,000
1015 Templeman Lake Rd, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
2beds
1baths
3,451sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
71 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Borders usfs landsHistoric fruit orchardOpen-concept designNatural springsCupola and clerestory windowsPrivacy and tranquilityGeodesic dome
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Listing updated: 22 hours ago
Listed by:
Rick Dinning 208-290-1267,
DINNING REAL ESTATE
Source: SELMLS,MLS#: 20251452

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Loft, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Description: Framed In Only
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Description: Framed In Only
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Stove, Wood
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Insulated, See Remarks
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,451
- Total interior livable area: 3,451 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,451
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Attached, Insulated
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 71 Acres
- Features: 5 to 10 Miles to City/Town, Brdrs Pub. Land, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Surveyed, Timber, Wooded, Mature Trees, Southern Exposure
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 63N01E250750/63N01E252412
- Zoning description: Ag / Forestry
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dome,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Nearby
- Gas: No Info
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bonners Ferry
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $335,260
- Annual tax amount: $378
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel
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