11487 Highway 78

Melba, ID 83641

$999,000
Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,132 Sq. Ft.
$319 / Sq. Ft.
3,132
Sq. Ft.
$319
per Sq. Ft.
Geothermal well head
View of detached garage
View of front of property with roof with shingles and covered porch
View of front of home featuring driveway, a garage, and a shingled roof
View of mountain background with rural landscape
View of mountain background with rural landscape
View of mountain backdrop featuring rural landscape
Map of property location
Aerial overview of property's location featuring property parcel outlined
Aerial view of property's location
Map of property location

Description

Commercial size GEOTHERMAL WELL! This 132 degrees artesian well, meaning no pump, has great mineral benefits and is capable of producing close to 800 gallons a minute. This seemingly unlimited water source can provide an amazing hot springs property with an Olympic size pool and smaller hot spring pools with different temperatures. The 3132 sq. ft. 6-bedroom 2-bathroom home is heated with geothermal, the 30x40 shop has geothermal in the floor, and two greenhouses are plumbed with geothermal water....Commercial size GEOTHERMAL WELL! This 132 degrees artesian well, meaning no pump, has great mineral benefits and is capable of producing close to 800 gallons a minute. This seemingly unlimited water source can provide an amazing hot springs property with an Olympic size pool and smaller hot spring pools with different temperatures. The 3132 sq. ft. 6-bedroom 2-bathroom home is heated with geothermal, the 30x40 shop has geothermal in the floor, and two greenhouses are plumbed with geothermal water. Consistently leaving a modest electric bill less than $100 a month, saving $1000’s of dollars in utilities bills each year. Today’s cost for this well would easily be $250K. The land is next to Givens Hot Springs and shares the same aquifer which has beneficial mineral healing properties. A second cold-water well will provide you with all your domestic needs. Looking for a MULTI-GENERATIONAL property? Listing consists of 3 individual buildable parcels. Keep all of them or sell one. Want to live OFF GRID? This property gives you a great start with fruit trees, greenhouses, and geothermal water. This Property is located across the road from the Snake River, backs up to open space, and has beautiful views of the Owyhee Mountains. Wonderful place to have a hobby farm, investment property or both. Bring your ideas and turn this property into your paradise.
  1. Listed by Jonathan Stosich • Kelly Right Real Estate-Idaho • Main: 509-489-7000

Property Details for 11487 Highway 78

Attached Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Attached
View
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2026 11:05 PM

Property Details for 11487 Highway 78

StatusActive
MLS #98972259
Days on Market6
Taxes$3,750 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family w/ Acreage
Year Built1993
Lot Size5.27 AC / 229,561 SF
CountyOwyhee County

Location

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Building Information for 11487 Highway 78

Stories-Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size5.27 AC / 229,561 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,181 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,869

Property Taxes

$313

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 11487 Highway 78

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning Description: R-1
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: All 4 parcels; (Lot 1, 2, 3, 4) Blk 1 Leaning Gate Estates 21 1N 3W
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: RP 005550010010; 20; 30; 40
School Information
  • Elementary School: Melba
  • Elementary School District: Melba School District #136
  • HighSchool: Melba
  • HighSchool District: Melba School District #136
  • Middle Or Junior School: Melba Jr
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Melba School District #136
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Other Parking: Garage: 28x40
  • Parking Total: 2
Property
Lot Information
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3132.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 6264.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water Shares Avail: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 3132.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: 5 - 9.9 Acres, Garden, Geothermal Water, Horses, Irrigation Available, Views, Chickens
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.27
  • Lot Size Area: 5.27
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 229561.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Survey/Plat, Property Disclosure
  • Photos Count: 11
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Road, Easement
  • Year Built: 1993
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Artesian Well, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Horse: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Available: Yes
  • Door Features: Drivethrough Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Heating: Heated, Forced Air, Geothermal, Radiant, Groundwater Source
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Workbench, Bath-Master, Bed-Master Main Level, Guest Room, Split Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Master Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Width: 18.0
  • Room Bedroom 2 Area: 196.0
  • Room Bedroom 2 Length: 14.0
  • Room Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom 2 Width: 14.0
  • Room Bedroom 3 Area: 99.0
  • Room Bedroom 3 Length: 9.0
  • Room Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom 3 Width: 11.0
  • Room Bedroom 4 Area: 204.0
  • Room Bedroom 4 Length: 12.0
  • Room Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom 4 Width: 17.0
  • Room Bedroom 5 Area: 204.0
  • Room Bedroom 5 Length: 12.0
  • Room Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom 5 Width: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Area: 540.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 30.0

Property History for 11487 Highway 78

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

IMLS #98972259

$999,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2026

Listed (Active)

IMLS #98972259

$999,000

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Public Records for 11487 Highway 78

Taxable ValueLand$85,156Additions$399,480Total$484,636
Tax Record2025$2,855 ($238 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Total Finished SqFt2,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,132 SqFtStories2Lot Size80,020 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1995CountyOWYHEEAPNRP005550010030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 11487 Highway 78

This home is within Marsing Joint District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Marsing Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Marsing Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Marsing High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marsing Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Marsing Middle School
Public6 to 8

Marsing High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 11487 Highway 78, Melba, ID 83641

11487 Highway 78 is a single family home for sale in Melba, ID 83641. This property was listed for sale on January 21, 2026 by Kelly Right Real Estate-Idaho, it's currently listed at $999,000. This listing's school district is Marsing Joint District. Nearby schools include Marsing Elementary School, Marsing Middle School and Marsing High School. 11487 Highway 78 is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 3,132 sqft single family home built in 1993.

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