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Rathdrum, Idaho Real Estate & Community
Rathdrum, Idaho offers “small town” living at its best. Located in the Idaho Panhandle, nestled on the edge of Rathdrum Prairie and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Rathdrum has a “neighborhood” atmosphere yet is only minutes from the larger city amenities of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington.
Rathdrum may be just the area you have been looking for! Whether you are planning a visit or looking for a place to relocate where you can experience small-town charm and friendliness, The Rathdrum area has a lot to offer.
Demographics
History
Settled in 1861, the City of Rathdrum is located in the Pandhandle of Northern Idaho, 12 miles northwest of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and 25 miles east of Spokane, Washington. In the late 1860s, a pony express relay station was established in Rathdrum, and in 1882, the first Northern Pacific rail line was laid allowing ore from the Silver Valley to be shipped by rail to the mills.
Rathdrum is one of the oldest towns in North Idaho. From the beginning, Rathdrum has been an important crossroads, the local Native Americans referred to the area as the “Great Road of the Flatheads.” Hudson Bay and Pacific Fur trading companies traversed the Rathdrum Prairie in the early 1800s, followed by the Jesuit missionaries in the 1840s. Originally named “Westwood” after Charles Wesley Wood, local pony express rider, rancher, and land developer, the city became the County seat for Kootenai County in 1881. In 1908, electors voted the County seat to Coeur d’Alene. In the late 1800s, the city’s name was changed from Westwood to Rathdrum after Rathdroma, Ireland, the birthplace of a local businessman.
Present-day Rathdrum is a thriving community of 8,300
. In spite of three major fires, the earliest in 1884 and the last in 1924, many historical buildings still stand including Saint Stanislaus Church, the oldest brick church in the state of Idaho. Today, Rathdrum is the crossroads for State Highways 41 and 53, linking the Rathdrum area with Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington.
Source: City of Rathdrum, Idaho
Education
Rathdrum is home to the Lakeland School District which is one of the premier public school districts in Idaho. Lakeland students consistently score well above state averages on Idaho Standard Achievement Tests.
The Lakeland College Academy is a new program at Lakeland High School. It provides dedicated and academically qualified dual credit juniors and seniors with the opportunity to complete one year of college before graduating from high school.
Lakeland schools have received numerous awards and recognitions for excellence, including:
- Accreditation with Merit
- A+ Excellence
- The coveted national award of “What Parents Want.”
Recently Lakeland School District was ranked #1 among all schools in Idaho by Niche.com, a national company ranking schools nationwide. For more information about area schools, visit the Lakeland Jt. School District No. 272 website at https://www.sd272.org/
Rathdrum is fortunate to also be the home for the Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC) which is a partnership between business and industry leaders, three local school districts and local manufacturers. This school specializes in vocational and technical education that offers dual enrollment credits, industrial certifications and applied skills learning.
The North Idaho STEM Charter Academy is also located in Rathdrum. It is specially designed to provide a challenging learning environment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in order to maximize individual potential and ensure students are well-equipped to meet the challenges in the world around them.
Rathdrum is well located for opportunities to pursue Higher Education within 50 miles of our community.
In Coeur d’Alene:
- North Idaho College
- Lewis-Clark State College
- University of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene & Post Falls
In Spokane:
- Washington State University, Spokane Campus
- Community Colleges of Spokane
- Gonzaga University
- Whitworth College
In addition, North Idaho College opened a 100,000 sq. ft. college professional and technical training center in September 2016.
Local Recreation
Our area boasts numerous clean lakes for swimming and boating plus beautiful mountains for biking, hiking, backpacking, and skiing. With seven state parks, dozens of lakes, and hundreds of trails, you are always close to the great outdoors! Four ski resorts are only an hour or so away. Over a dozen golf courses mark the area, including the popular Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course and its centerpiece floating green.
In nearby Spokane, you can enjoy concerts, plays, and special events at the INB Performing Arts Center (formerly the Spokane Opera House), Spokane Convention Center and the Spokane Arena.
Rathdrum Idaho Homes for Sale
Active
Hwy 41 & Hayden Ave South 1/2
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$12,433,750
Hwy 41 & Hayden Ave South 1/2 , Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Prime development potential. 85+ acres located perfectly on the Northwest corner of Hayden...
- Lot Size85.75 Acres
Brokered by
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jacklin Real Estate
Active
NW Corner Hayden Ave & HWY 41
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$8,942,150
NW Corner Hayden Ave & HWY 41 , Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Prime development potential. 61+ acres perfectly located on the Northwest corner of Hayden...
- Lot Size61.67 Acres
Brokered by
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jacklin Real Estate
Pending
14028 N OHIO ST
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$3,900,000
14028 N OHIO ST Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Good quality, well maintained single tenant industrial/warehouse; +/-25,000 SF on 1.83 acres; zoned industrial; clear span steel...
- Sq Ft25784
- Lot Size1.83 Acres
Brokered by
Kiemle & Hagood Company
Active
N Meyer
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$3,490,000
N Meyer , Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 35.5 Acres fronting Meyer Road. Across from LDS church & Charter School. 1/4 mile South of Highway 53...
- Lot Size35.00 Acres
Brokered by
Realteam Real Estate Center
Pending
25443 N WENDLER LOOP
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$2,100,000
25443 N WENDLER LOOP, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 CONTRACT PENDING: This does not mean the property has sold. Please call us about getting a showing...
- Bed03
- Baths4.00
- Sq Ft2692
- Lot Size10.00 Acres
Brokered by
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty
Active
20776 N SILENT PINES RD
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$1,999,999
20776 N SILENT PINES RD, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Huge PRICE REDUCTION!! Spectacular Brand New Custom Built Home located at the end of a cul-de-sac...
- Bed04
- Baths3.50
- Sq Ft4228
- Lot Size5.26 Acres
Brokered by
Z Jones and Associates
Pending
Lt 3 Blk 3 E Amulet Cir
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$1,780,000
Lt 3 Blk 3 E Amulet Cir, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 CONTRACT PENDING: This does not mean the property has sold. Please call us about...
- Bed03
- Baths3.50
- Sq Ft3504
- Lot Size4.76 Acres
Brokered by
Windermere/Coeur d'Alene Realty Inc
Active
19575 N GOELZER WAY
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$1,750,000
19575 N GOELZER WAY, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Private setting for 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 3240 sq ft home on 10.9 treed acres. Main floor...
- Bed03
- Baths2.50
- Sq Ft3240
- Lot Size10.90 Acres
Brokered by
Congress Realty, Inc.
Active
TBD Ramsey Rd
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$1,750,000
TBD Ramsey Rd , Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Custom home to be Built. Can bring your own plans as well. Construction can start within 30...
- Bed04
- Baths2.50
- Sq Ft2650
- Lot Size4.30 Acres
Brokered by
Professional Realty Services Idaho
Pending
13199 N Idaho Rd
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
$1,600,000
13199 N Idaho Rd, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 CONTRACT PENDING: This does not mean the property has sold. Please call us about getting a showing...
- Bed05
- Baths3.50
- Sq Ft3531
- Lot Size20.26 Acres
Brokered by
Professional Realty Services Idaho