$1,750,000
325 N Park Dr, Active Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 - 5 bd
- 4 ba
- 3,406 sq ft
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty, Greg Rowley, (208) 659-6527
Neighborhood guide
Fort Grounds, Coeur d’Alene
Fort Grounds is Coeur d'Alene's most historic lakeside neighborhood, built on the site of 1870s Fort Sherman between North Idaho College, City Park, and the lake. It's a short walk or bike ride to downtown's Sherman Avenue.
Live figures
Market snapshot
Active listings3for sale now
Median list price of homes sold$1,548,000last 12 months, 5 homes sold
List price range, 10th to 90th percentile$657K – $2.23Mlast 12 months, 5 homes sold
Median days on market39homes sold, last 12 months
Prices are the list prices of homes that sold; the listing feed does not include sale prices. Figures are recalculated each time the site is updated (listing data updated October 27, 2026 at 5:40 AM PDT).
The area
Fort Grounds at a glance
- Setting
- Tree-lined streets where Lake Coeur d'Alene meets the Spokane River
- Homes
- Early 1900s craftsman and colonial homes, restored historic homes, lakefront estates
- Lots
- Mostly city lots; larger parcels on the water
- School district
- Coeur d'Alene School District 271
- High schools
- The assigned high school depends on the address; confirm with the district's boundary lookup.
- HOA
- Generally none
Schools are not rated here. Assigned schools depend on the address, so look up the boundary with the district before you decide. Coeur d'Alene School District 271
On the market
Homes for sale in Fort Grounds
$1,368,000
623 W Empire Ave, Active Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 - 4 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,398 sq ft
Listing courtesy of Windermere/Coeur d'Alene Realty Inc, Mark Whitt, (208) 664-9221
$915,000
620 W River Ave, Active Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 - 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,568 sq ft
Listing courtesy of Congress Realty, Inc., Jared Andrew English, (888) 881-4118
Life here
Living in Fort Grounds
Fort Grounds trades square footage for location. Most homes sit close to City Park, the college beachfront, or the Spokane River outlet, and downtown restaurants are an easy walk or bike ride away. Mature trees, older homes, and very little new construction give the streets a settled, historic feel.
The mix runs from restored early-century homes to rebuilt lakefront properties. Because the neighborhood is fully built out, inventory is thin and buyers often wait for the right house rather than choosing from several.
Moving here
Relocation essentials
The same for every neighborhood in Kootenai County.
- Property taxes
- Kootenai County's effective rate is roughly 0.55%. Idaho's homeowner's exemption lowers taxable value on a primary residence; apply through the Kootenai County Assessor. Kootenai County Assessor
- Airport
- Spokane International (GEG) is the nearest major airport. Allow extra time in winter.
- Winter
- Snowy winters. For hillside, lake, or rural homes, ask who plows private roads and how steep the driveway is.
- Utilities
- City water and sewer in town; wells and septic common on acreage and some lake properties.
- Insurance
- Wildfire exposure affects premiums. Get quotes before removing contingencies.
- Internet
- Fiber and cable in town; confirm providers for rural addresses.
Questions
Fort Grounds questions
Can you walk or bike to downtown from Fort Grounds?
Downtown and Sherman Avenue are a short walk or bike ride away.
Are there waterfront homes in Fort Grounds?
Yes, along the lake and the Spokane River outlet. They are the most expensive homes in the neighborhood and rarely come up for sale.
What school district is Fort Grounds in?
Coeur d'Alene School District 271. The assigned high school depends on the address; confirm with the district's boundary lookup.
Is there new construction in Fort Grounds?
Very little. Most new homes here are rebuilds on existing lots.
Good to know: Older homes mean buyers should budget for inspections on foundations, sewer lines, and electrical. Major exterior changes to a historic home are subject to city requirements, so check them first.
Also see the Buyer's Guide and Seller's Guide.
Where it is
Fort Grounds on the map
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