Home Appraisals in Basalt, Idaho
Basalt is a quiet farm town in northern Bingham County with a long settlement history. Dixon Appraisal Services offers Basalt homeowners and buyers accurate, well-documented property values.
The Story of Basalt
- Basalt had 357 residents in the 2020 census.
- Settlement began in 1885, and the town has had a post office since 1888.
- The name comes from basalt rock deposits near the original townsite.
- Basalt sits at about 4,590 feet in elevation and covers roughly a third of a square mile.
The Basalt Housing Picture
Basalt is small, so most properties are single-family homes on town lots or rural places with a bit of acreage.
Since only a handful of homes sell here in a typical stretch, an appraiser often pulls comparables from nearby Bingham County towns. Knowing how those markets line up with Basalt is key to a fair value.
Appraisals We Complete in Basalt
Long-held family homes, rural lots and buyers using government-backed financing are common situations in a small town like Basalt.
- Residential Appraisals: Home valuations for purchase, refinance, relocation, new construction and more, at a fair and competitive fee.
- Land Appraisal: Zoning, access, shape, location and nearby uses, weighed to value a parcel of land.
- Trusts: Property values as of a set date, for inheritance and taxes owed.
- FHA & USDA Loans: Appraisals that meet lender needs and HUD minimum property requirements.
Why Basalt Calls Dixon Appraisal
Dixon Appraisal Services is a locally owned eastern Idaho firm, and Bingham County is part of its regular service area. Jeramy Dixon has 21 years of experience valuing small rural town site homes like those found in Basalt. Clients can count on quality reporting and a quick turnaround.
Need an Appraisal in Basalt?
Talk directly with Certified Chief Appraiser Jeramy Dixon, or send a quote request.
Bingham County, Idaho
Serving Basalt and Nearby
Our office is at 567 N 2000 E, St. Anthony, ID 83445. Along with Basalt, we also serve Firth, Shelley, Blackfoot and Idaho Falls.
See every town we serve on our service areas page.
Basalt Appraisal Questions
Can you appraise a Basalt home that is being placed in a trust?
Sure. Appraisals for trusts document the property’s value as of a specific date so your attorney or trustee has a clear record.
Is it harder to appraise a home in a town as small as Basalt?
It takes more research, since local sales are limited. Comparable homes from nearby towns are adjusted to reflect Basalt’s location and the home’s features.
What should I have ready when I call about a Basalt appraisal?
The address, the purpose of the appraisal and any lender information. Give us a call at (208) 520-7065 and we will handle the rest.
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Trusted by the People We Work With
Very knowledgeable and professional in their work. Very timely and committed to meeting due dates.
P. Schoenrock
Ready for an Appraisal in Basalt?
Talk with Certified Chief Appraiser Jeramy Dixon about your property. Lenders, realtors, buyers, sellers, attorneys, accountants and investors across nine Eastern and Central Idaho counties rely on our reports.
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