Escape to your own slice of Idaho backcountry in the gated Thunder Mountain Ranch community, just minutes from the natural hot pools and small-town charm of Lava Hot Springs. This 2.86 acre sloped recreational parcel offers great views and endless potential for a seasonal cabin, RV retreat, or off-grid getaway. Thunder Mountain Ranch is a private, fob-gated community of 300+ lots. .. Thunder Mountain Ranch is a private, fob-gated community of 300+ lots connected by gravel, seasonally maintained roads -- offering privacy and seclusion while staying close to town. Water is available via community well/spring access or by hauling/drilling your own, and lots are typically used for trailers, cabins, or part-time mountain living rather than full-time residence. The sloped terrain here provides a natural elevated vantage point, ideal for a walkout build site or simply enjoying the scenery from a camp chair. Enjoy ATV trails, hunting, snowmobiling, and camping right outside your gate, with low property taxes and manageable HOA dues (~$175/year) plus a modest annual road assessment (~$300/year). At $25,862/acre, this lot is competitively priced!
Vacant landProperty Type
2.86 acresLot Size
$26,224Price/Acres
$15/moHOA Dues
Listed by Jay R. Emmer• Sun Valley Sotheby's International Realty
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K - 12
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Lava Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Marsh Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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Marsh Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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Dirt and gravel road access
Private maintained road
Unimproved private road frontage
Approximately 2.86 acres
Zoned Other
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Annual association fee of $175 (about $14.58/month)
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Directions: From downtown Lava Hot Springs — East Main St to Fish Hatchery Rd 1.9 mi; turn right, continue on Merrick Rd 2.4 mi; left at Merrick Rd/Thunder Mountain Rd 1.9 mi; total about 6.2 mi (via Google Maps)
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Discover the perfect canvas for your dreams with this usable 4-acre lot, offering the ideal blend of space, privacy and possibility. Whether you are looking to escape and enjoy nature or build your dream home this property is a must see. Situated just a short drive from downtown Lava Hot Springs. Don't miss this opportunity to own this piece of land with endless potential. Power is available in the road. Association maintains a spring for property owners. Low HOA dues $175/year see thundermountainloa.com. Buyers must be accompanied by an agent at the request of the HOA. Winter access via tracked vehicle only.
PCTMLS #573197
Jul 31, 2023
Sold
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Jul 6, 2023
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May 8, 2023
Listed
$69,500
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Must See! This 3.3-acre lot is located in the gated Thunder Mountain recreational subdivision in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. The property offers the best of both worlds -- just ten minutes from town, yet located in a quiet, stunning natural environment with sweeping views of Baldy Mountain. The lot's uniquely flat terrain provides ample space for building a mountain home or parking a large recreational vehicle. Low HOA dues cover road maintenance, two community water sources, and garbage drop-off. Power is accessible. Buyers must be accompanied by an agent to access the community.
PCTMLS #572122
Nov 4, 2022
Listed
$69,500
PCTMLS #565844
Sep 30, 2020
Sold
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Jul 20, 2020
Listed
$45,000
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Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2026.
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Recreation District
The purpose of the recreation district is to encourage a compatible blend of recreation and tourist uses with public recreational uses in such a way as to preserve Bannock County's recreational resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
23% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 85° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Lava Hot Springs, ID • 83246
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In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $150,000 and $282,000.
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