Northwest Meridian · Private golf community
Spurwing: The Treasure Valley's only premier private golf community.
Four interconnected luxury neighborhoods wrapped around a private 18-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole challenge course, a five-lane pool, and 6.5 miles of paths. A Lifestyle membership at The Club at Spurwing is included with every home.
What the Spurwing complex actually is
Four neighborhoods, one club.
Spurwing is not a single subdivision — it's a cluster of four interconnected luxury neighborhoods wrapped around the private Club at Spurwing golf course in Northwest Meridian. Together they make up the Treasure Valley's only fully private golf course community.
The four neighborhoods are Spurwing Greens (the largest and most established — courtyard, traditional, and custom homes adjacent to the championship course), Spurwing Heights (also marketed as "Tree Farm" — 161 lots on 61.6 acres of newer construction primarily by Tresidio Homes), The Estates at Spurwing Greens (40+ luxury custom lots from ⅓ acre to nearly 1 acre), and Spurwing Challenge Estates (the most exclusive section — only 23 estate lots backing the Challenge course with water or fairway frontage).
What ties them together is The Club at Spurwing: an 18-hole Myron Tucker–designed championship course (opened 1996), a 9-hole par-3 Challenge course designed by former PGA pro Steve Pate, a putting course, a five-lane swimming pool, U.S. Open–style tennis courts, a fitness center, a clubhouse with restaurant, and 6.5 miles of walking and biking paths through the residential common areas.
What stands out
Why buyers like Spurwing.
- Only fully private golf community in the Treasure Valley. No other Meridian community offers private course frontage with included club access at this scale.
- Lifestyle membership baked into HOA dues. Buyers avoid the ~$17,000 social initiation fee that outside members pay. Pool, tennis, fitness, dining, and social — all included from day one.
- Custom and semi-custom inventory. Buyers who want architectural diversity rather than a production-builder neighborhood will find what they're looking for here.
- Generous lot sizes. Particularly in The Estates and Challenge Estates — ⅓ acre to nearly 1 acre, with privacy and view corridors that newer Meridian subdivisions can't match.
- Boise River bench location. Some Challenge Estates and back-portion lots have genuine river-bench views and proximity that no other Meridian luxury community offers. The course itself plays through 230 acres of lakes, meadows, and streams.
- Strong school assignment. 9/10 elementary (Willow Creek), 8/10 middle (Sawtooth), 9/10 high (Rocky Mountain) — all part of West Ada's strongest cluster.
The Club at Spurwing
The centerpiece of the complex.
This is what every Spurwing buyer is really buying into. Ownership changed in February 2025 — buyers should understand both the amenity and the operating context.
Ownership history worth knowing. The course originally opened in 1995 and was member-owned. It declared bankruptcy in 2011, after which Roger Anderson (Sundance Company) — who held the note — took control out of bankruptcy. Sundance subsequently invested $10.1 million in clubhouse and course renovations to stabilize the asset. So the Concert acquisition isn't just a feel-good story — it represents the third chapter for a club that has had real financial volatility, and Concert's institutional backing materially de-risks the long-term picture.
- Championship Course (18 holes). Designed by Myron Tucker. 7,300 yards from the tips, par 72, course rating 73.1 — the longest private course in the Treasure Valley. Routed through 230 acres of lakes, meadows, and streams. Signature hole is #6, a par-3 elevated tee with views of the Boise Front and Squaw Butte.
- Challenge Course (9 holes, par 3). Designed by former PGA Tour player Steve Pate (Pascuzzo/Pate Golf Design). Two sets of tees and pins per hole for varied difficulty.
- Putting course + practice facilities. A separate 9-hole putting course (only one of its kind in the Boise area), driving range, dedicated practice greens, and a digital swing-training academy.
- 10,000 sq ft clubhouse. Restaurant, bar, lounge, golf shop, locker rooms, event rooms.
- Five-lane Olympic-style pool with diving board (rare for clubs in the area), lifeguarded, with poolside food & beverage service. Three outdoor tennis/pickleball courts (U.S. Open style). State-of-the-art fitness center.
- Full PGA staff + junior program. Junior golf starts at age 4 — relevant if you're moving the family in for a multi-decade run.
The four neighborhoods
How the cluster breaks down.
Each section has a different feel, different lot sizes, and a different builder mix — the listing's section name materially changes what you're buying.
- Spurwing Greens. The original and largest section, adjacent to The Club. Mix of courtyard homes, traditional single-family, and custom builds. Population approximately 334 residents (per Census). Built by some of the Treasure Valley's most distinguished builders. Lots back up to common areas and the golf course. Largest active-listing pool in the complex.
- Spurwing Heights (Tree Farm). The newer-construction phase. 161 building lots on 61.64 acres. Lot range 0.136 ac (~5,924 sf) to 0.468 ac (~20,400 sf). Primary builder is Tresidio Homes (semi-custom, Boise-based, ~150 homes/year). Adjacent to Spurwing Greens with a community park (horseshoe pit, bocce, walking trail, children's play area, gas fire-pit seating around a pond). Enter via N Black Cat Rd north off Chinden.
- The Estates at Spurwing Greens. 40+ lots from ⅓ acre to nearly 1 acre. Marketed as "the only Treasure Valley golf course community with lots available to build your dream home" (Valli-Hi Custom Homes). Builders include Valli-Hi, Creekside Custom Homes, and other high-end semi-customs. The 2023 average new-build price was ~$4.75M with median price per square foot of $822 (BuildIdaho — small sample, but confirms the price tier).
- Spurwing Challenge Estates. Only 23 estate homesites. The most exclusive section. Each lot is positioned against the Challenge course with backing to either water features or the course itself. "Bring your own builder" — buyers select from approved custom builders subject to the ACC architectural guidelines. Lots are notably larger and more private than the rest of the complex.
Schools
West Ada's strongest cluster.
Spurwing falls within the West Ada School District (Joint School District No. 2), Idaho's largest. Assigned schools are highly-rated across all three levels.
- Willow Creek Elementary (PK–5) · 9/10. 533 students, 18:1 ratio. Niche grade A−. Gifted & Talented program. 67% reading / 66–72% math proficiency. Ranked #45–48 of ~301 ID elementary schools. Located at 6195 N Long Lake Way.
- Sawtooth Middle School (6–8) · 8/10. 814 students, 21:1 ratio. Niche grade A−. PLTW + G&T. 71% reading / 55–63% math proficiency. Ranked #17–21 of ~166 ID middle schools. Located at 3730 N Linder Rd.
- Rocky Mountain High School (9–12) · 9/10. 1,978 students. AP courses, PLTW, G&T. 91% graduation rate. Average SAT 1180 / ACT 27. (Same high school that serves Paramount.)
HOA structure & fees
Multiple HOAs, multiple layers.
- Master / Spurwing Greens HOA (per Park Pointe Management Services): $500 / year, due January 1. 10% late fee after 30 days. $1,000 transfer fee at closing. Includes common areas, pressurized irrigation, and the Lifestyle membership at The Club at Spurwing.
- Spurwing Heights — The Ridge HOA (per BuildIdaho): $78 / quarter ($312/year), plus a $300 setup/transfer fee. Includes the community park, pond, walking trail, and the Lifestyle Club membership.
- What's NOT covered. Golf privileges (require a membership upgrade); personal lawn care or snow removal (most Spurwing homes are on individual lots, not HOA-maintained); domestic water (the pressurized irrigation system covers landscape only — drinking water is from city service); special assessments (none currently active, but review CC&Rs before closing).
- Architectural Control Committee (ACC). All Spurwing communities operate under strict ACC standards separate from the standard CC&Rs. Plans must be approved before construction. Allow extra time in the design phase — typically 4–8 weeks added to a custom-build timeline.
- Pressurized irrigation runs on Settlers Irrigation District season. The non-potable irrigation system runs on a rotation schedule set by the HOA. Plan landscaping accordingly.
Builders & lot sizes
A custom-builder market.
Spurwing is a custom and semi-custom market, not a production-builder market. Buyers typically work with one of the Treasure Valley's distinguished home builders.
- Tresidio Homes. Primary builder in Spurwing Heights. Semi-custom, ~150 homes/year, multiple Parade of Homes awards. Founded 2009 by Jon Hastings.
- Valli-Hi Custom Homes. The Estates at Spurwing Greens. True custom builds.
- Creekside Custom Homes. Owner-built homes in Spurwing Greens; high-end semi-custom.
- Gallery Homes by Varriale. "St Andrews," "Augusta," and "Muirfield" townhome plans on the 3rd fairway.
- Other approved custom builders. Most ACC-approved Treasure Valley builders (Todd Campbell, Alturas, etc.) can build in Challenge Estates with plan approval.
- Lot sizes by section. Heights 0.136–0.468 ac (5,924–20,400 sf); The Estates ⅓ ac to nearly 1 ac; Challenge Estates typically larger with water/golf-course backing; Greens varies — courtyard/patio on smaller lots, traditional single-family on larger lots.
Market snapshot
The price range across the cluster.
Spurwing pricing has higher variance than typical Meridian subdivisions because of the lot size and customization differences across the four neighborhoods. Use these as orientation only.
- Spurwing Estates (small section). ~1 active listing, median ~$599,900 at ~$346/sf. Very thin inventory.
- Spurwing Greens (resale). Mid-single-digit active listings, range $599K – $1.8M based on lot, year built, and condition.
- The Estates at Spurwing Greens (custom new). Limited inventory. ~$4.75M average new-build (2023) at $822/sf median — small sample, but confirms the price tier.
- Spurwing Heights (Tresidio resale). Several active listings, typically $700K – $900K range — newer-construction premium.
- Recent comp examples. 6478 N Salvia Way (Greens, 1,905 sf, built 2015) listed $599,900 · 4286 W Highland Fall Dr listed $710,000 · 3431 W Ryder Cup (5,039 sf, built 2014) listed $1,798,000 · estate-tier homes on the 18th hole at 5,500+ sf on 1+ ac regularly trade in the multi-million range.
- Why Spurwing holds value. Constrained lot supply (Estates and Challenge have very limited remaining lots; Heights largely built out); included Lifestyle membership represents real economic value (~$17K initiation avoided); Concert Golf Partners institutional ownership stabilizes the club long-term; direct golf-course frontage is genuinely rare in the Treasure Valley; 6.5 miles of paths and resort amenities create a cohesive lifestyle that's hard to replicate.
Bottom line
Who Spurwing is right for.
- Strong fit: active golfers willing to upgrade to a full or individual golf membership ($21K–$40K initiation).
- Strong fit: affluent retirees and 60+ buyers drawn to the social club lifestyle and the 74+ membership discount.
- Strong fit: out-of-state relocators trading down from coastal markets — Spurwing represents real luxury at a relative discount to comparable communities in California, Texas, or Colorado.
- Strong fit: families wanting custom or semi-custom with strong schools (Willow Creek / Sawtooth / Rocky Mountain) and meaningful private amenities.
- Strong fit: buyers who want a turnkey lifestyle community — pool, tennis, fitness, dining, events all included via the social membership.
- Strong fit: architecture-driven buyers who want a custom home, not a production-builder cookie-cutter.
- Look elsewhere if: you want a lower-maintenance, smaller-yard product — try Cadence at Pinnacle (55+) or a Paramount villa.
- Look elsewhere if: you're HOA-averse or prefer minimal architectural restrictions — Spurwing's ACC review process is strict.
- Look elsewhere if: you want brand-new master-planned amenities (multiple resort-style pools, splash pads, etc.) — Paramount or Bainbridge may fit better.
- Look elsewhere if: you want rural acreage with no community fees — Star, Eagle Foothills, or Avimor offer this.
- Look elsewhere if: you're price-sensitive under $700K — entry into Spurwing is challenging at that price point and inventory is thin.
- Worth knowing: a ~570-home Brighton development ("Basque Ranch") is in early planning on land Sundance retained when they sold the golf course. Construction timing is unclear, but it will materially change the area's density and traffic patterns over the next 5–10 years.
Getting there
How to find Spurwing.
Cross streets & entries
Chinden Blvd (N)Linder Rd (E)Black Cat Rd (W)
Spurwing sits south of Chinden, west of Linder, with frontage on Black Cat for Spurwing Heights. The Club at Spurwing clubhouse is roughly central. Heights enters from N Black Cat north off Chinden; Greens/Estates enter from Long Lake Way / Spurwing Way off Chinden.
From downtown Boise
Take I-184 to Hwy 20/26 (Chinden) west. Continue past Eagle Rd and Linder Rd ~2 more miles. Turn south on either Long Lake Way (Greens/Estates) or continue to Black Cat Rd (Heights).
~25–30 minutes off-peak
From Eagle
Take Hwy 44 (or Floating Feather) to Linder Rd, south on Linder past Chinden, then west on Long Lake Way into Greens. From downtown Eagle this is ~12 minutes via Eagle Island State Park.
~12 minutes from downtown Eagle
From Star or Meridian
From Star: Hwy 44 east to Black Cat Rd, south to Chinden. From downtown Meridian: Linder Rd north to Chinden, west to Long Lake Way. Both routes cross the Boise River bench — note that the area immediately surrounding Spurwing is currently rural farmland.
~15 minutes from downtown Meridian
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