Land and Home Appraisals in Baker, Idaho
Baker is a quiet ranching community in the Lemhi Valley, southeast of Salmon. Dixon Appraisal Services provides land, ranch and home appraisals for property owners in and around Baker.
Baker in the Lemhi Valley
- Baker is a small unincorporated community in Lemhi County, southeast of Salmon.
- A 1920 history of Idaho lists Baker among the stations on the Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad, which ran through the Lemhi Valley from 1910 to 1939.
- The Lemhi River flows about 60 miles through the valley, between the Lemhi Range and the Beaverhead Mountains, before joining the Salmon River at Salmon.
- State Highway 28 runs up the Lemhi Valley and is designated the Sacajawea Historic Byway.
Ranch Ground and Rural Homes Near Baker
Most property around Baker is irrigated pasture, hay ground and rangeland, with homes and ranch buildings tied to the land. Some parcels are small country homesites carved off larger holdings.
There is no town center to pull comparables from, so a Baker appraisal draws on sales across the Lemhi Valley. Irrigation from the Lemhi River and its tributaries, along with access and improvements, needs close attention.
Appraisals We Complete in Baker
Baker is ranch and rural homesite country, where land values, family estate planning and USDA-backed loans can all come up.
- Land Appraisal: Zoning, access, shape, location and nearby uses, weighed to value a parcel of land.
- Residential Appraisals: Home valuations for purchase, refinance, relocation, new construction and more, at a fair and competitive fee.
- Estate Planning: Current values that help attorneys plan the distribution of assets.
- FHA & USDA Loans: Appraisals that meet lender needs and HUD minimum property requirements.
Why Baker Calls Dixon Appraisal
Lemhi County is part of Dixon’s nine-county service area, and the drive from St. Anthony to the Lemhi Valley follows State Highway 28 through Leadore. Jeramy Dixon is a Certified Chief Appraiser with experience valuing the large, rural properties of central and eastern Idaho.
Need an Appraisal in Baker?
Talk directly with Certified Chief Appraiser Jeramy Dixon, or send a quote request.
Lemhi County, Idaho
Serving Baker and Nearby
Our office is at 567 N 2000 E, St. Anthony, ID 83445. Along with Baker, we also serve Salmon, Carmen and North Fork.
See every town we serve on our service areas page.
Baker Appraisal Questions
How do you value irrigated pasture versus rangeland near Baker?
We compare each type of land with similar sales in the Lemhi Valley and look at water rights and irrigation delivery, since they make a big difference in rural value.
Can you appraise a homesite split off from a larger ranch?
Yes. We look at the home, the parcel size, access and utilities like well and septic, then compare with other small rural parcels in the area.
Who do I call to set up an appraisal in Baker?
Reach Dixon Appraisal Services at (208) 520-7065. We will talk through the property and set a date to come out.
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Ready for an Appraisal in Baker?
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