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Buckskin Area Real Estate


Horses in the foreground of a rustic house and multi-acre property Buckskin offers rustic living and plenty of privacy in the scenic canyons and foothills of Pocatello's east side. Winding past Camelback Mountain and Chinese Peak, Buckskin Road is the main arterty to the residences and vacation homes of this area. Buckskin is ideal for those who love nature and the solitude of rural living. Its relatively close proximity to town makes it a convenient and popular retreat.

Pros

  • Private natural setting
  • Views
  • Acreage
  • Horse properties
  • Low crime

Cons

  • Distant from town
  • Some roads and driveways steep
  • Higher-elevation climate


Real Estate Profile

The appeal of the fresh mountain air and spacious slices of nature keeps real estate prices higher in Buckskin than in town. Following are real estate statistics compiled from the Pocatello MLS on properties sold in the Buckskin area from 2005–2007:

2007
Metro
Average
2007
Buckskin
Average
2006
Buckskin
Average
2005
Buckskin
Average
Sold Price $151,474 $326,982 $229,878 $205,193
Square Feet 2,086 3,496 2,974 3,022
Year Built 1971 1979 1977 1986
Bedrooms 3.5 4.6 4.1 3.6
Full Bathrooms 1.9 2.7 2.2 2.4
Garage Stalls 1.5 2.6 2.1 1.7
Days on Market 100 113