$8,500,000
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
MLS# 26-941
7 beds | 10 baths | 20800 sqft
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Open House (05/03/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Property Description
LUXURY PROPERTY AUCTION: 14-28 MAY. Accepting Starting Bids Through 13 May. Starting Bids Expected Between $2.5M-$5M. Earn an incentive by 13 May. Big Idaho stands alone--a historically significant log estate of extraordinary scale, craftsmanship, and natural grandeur set on over 228 private acres in the pristine wilderness of northern Idaho. Recognized as one of the most iconic log residences ever built, this irreplaceable landmark offers more than 21,000 square feet of handcrafted living space where nine fireplaces, massive hand-turned larch logs, and nearly 7,000 square feet of windows reflect a timeless dedication to quality. Fronting Round Prairie Creek, with multiple private lakes and direct National Forest adjacency, the estate creates unparalleled seclusion teeming with elk, moose, deer, and waterfowl. From the breathtaking great room to a primary suite with private sauna and lake views, every detail speaks to enduring legacy.
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Contract Information
Neighborhood Grid #: 450
Short Sale: No
REO: No
Income Producing: No
Status: Active
Listing Type: Site Built > 2 Acres
Area: North (Bonner & Boundary)
Begin Date: 2026-01-31
List Price: $8,500,000
General Property Description
Building Style: Multi-Level
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Acres: 228.81
Basement: Yes
Lot Type 1: Residential
Total SqFt.: 20800
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Type 2: Lakefront
Add'l Living Quarters: Yes
New Construction: No
Garage Type: Att Garage
Garage Stall: 3 Car
SqFt B: 5209
SqFt 1: 7641
SqFt 2: 7950
Total Bedrooms: 7
Total Bathrooms: 10
Year Built: 1986
Legal and Taxes
AIN/Tax Bill: 2511249
Taxes: 23834
Zoning: Ag/Forest
Tax Year: 2024
Taxes Reflect 1: No Exemptions
Legal: See Exhibit
Parcel Number: RP65N02E340760A
School District: Boundary Co - 101
Subdivision: N/A
Directions: Hwy 95 North from Bonners Ferry. Head East toward Eastport. Property driveway is to the right from Hwy 95
Remarks
Public Remarks: LUXURY PROPERTY AUCTION: 14-28 MAY.
Accepting Starting Bids Through 13 May.
Starting Bids Expected Between $2.5M-$5M.
Earn an incentive by 13 May.
Big Idaho stands alone--a historically significant log estate of extraordinary scale, craftsmanship, and natural grandeur set on over 228 private acres in the pristine wilderness of northern Idaho. Recognized as one of the most iconic log residences ever built, this irreplaceable landmark offers more than 21,000 square feet of handcrafted living space where nine fireplaces, massive hand-turned larch logs, and nearly 7,000 square feet of windows reflect a timeless dedication to quality. Fronting Round Prairie Creek, with multiple private lakes and direct National Forest adjacency, the estate creates unparalleled seclusion teeming with elk, moose, deer, and waterfowl. From the breathtaking great room to a primary suite with private sauna and lake views, every detail speaks to enduring legacy.
Miscellaneous
Sec: 34
Rng: 02E
Rng Dir: EBM
Twn: 65N
Property Subject to
CC&Rs: No
Homeowners Assoc: None
LID: No
Non-Mtg Lien: None
Flood Zone: No
Aircraft Flight Zone: No
Fire Protection Dist: Yes
Fire Protection Name: Hall Mountain
View
Lake: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Territorial: 1
Rooms per Level
Bsmt Bath: 1
Bsmt Other Rm(s): 3
1st Fl Living Rm: 1
1st Fl Dining Room: 2
1st Fl Kitchen: 1
1st Fl Fam/Gr Rm: 1
1st Fl Bdrm(s): 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
1st Fl Bath: 1
1st Fl Half Bath: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
1st Fl Laundry: 1
1st Fl Other Rm(s): 2
2nd Fl Mst Bdrm Suite: 1
2nd Fl Bdrm(s): 5
2nd Fl Bath: 5
Lot Features
Landscaped: 1
Level: 1
Open Lot: 1
Pasture: 1
Southern Exposure: 1
Steep Slope: 1
Wooded: 1
Interior Features
Cable TV: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Fireplace: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Jetted Tub: 1
Mini-Split A/C: 1
Satellite: 1
Security System: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Other Rooms
Main Floor Utilities: 1
Media Rm: Lower Level
Mud Rm: Main Floor
Office: Main Floor
Storage: Multiple
SunRoom: Attached Solarium
Wine Cellar: Lower Level
Exterior Features
Covered Deck: 1
Covered Patio: 1
Covered Porch: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Garden: 1
Lawn: 1
Lighting: 1
Open Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Paved Parking: 1
RV Parking - Open: 1
Satellite Dish: 1
Spa/Hot Tub: 1
Water Feature: 1
Other Structures
Guest House: 1
Shed(s): 1
Storage: 1
Workshop: 1
Terms Considered
Cash: 1
Road
Paved: 1
Public Maintained Road: 1
Showing Instructions
Showing Service Name: ShowingTime
Water
Private Well: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Fireplace(s): 1
Mini-Split: 1
Radiant: 1
Stove - Wood: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dual Fuel Range: 1
Freezer: 1
Grill Top: 1
Microwave: 1
Washer: 1
Wine Refrigerator: 1
Propane Water Heater: 1
Kitchen Amenities
Bkfst Bar: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Kitchen Peninsula: 1
Walk-In Pantry: 1
Counter Type: Wood, Tile, Slate
Bsmt
Full Size: 1
Architectural Style
Description: Log Home
Basement
Finished: 1
% Finished: 100
Walk-Out: 1
Foundation
Concrete: 1
Rock: 1
Construction
Log Home: 1
Post & Beam: 1
Exterior
Log: 1
Stone: 1
Roof
Shake: 1
Wood Shingle: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Stone: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: Hardwood
Address Information
Street Number: 533739
Street Name: Highway 95 - 228.81 Acres
State/Province: ID
Postal Code: 83805
County: Boundary
Property Features
Other Rooms: Main Floor Utilities
View: Lake; Mountain(s); Territorial
Lot Features: Landscaped; Level; Open Lot; Pasture; Southern Exposure; Steep Slope; Wooded
Interior Features: Cable TV; Electric Dryer Hookup; Fireplace; High Speed Internet; Jetted Tub; Mini-Split A/C; Satellite; Security System; Skylight(s); Washer Hookup
Exterior Features: Covered Deck; Covered Patio; Covered Porch; Fruit Trees; Garden; Lawn; Lighting; Open Deck; Patio; Paved Parking; RV Parking - Open; Satellite Dish; Spa/Hot Tub; Water Feature
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dual Fuel Range; Freezer; Grill Top; Microwave; Washer; Wine Refrigerator; Propane Water Heater
Kitchen Amenities: Bkfst Bar; Kitchen Island; Kitchen Peninsula; Walk-In Pantry
Fuel: Electric; Propane; Wood
Heating: Fireplace(s); Mini-Split; Radiant; Stove - Wood
Other Structures: Guest House; Shed(s); Workshop; Storage; Workshop
Bsmt: Full Size
Basement: Finished; Walk-Out
Foundation: Concrete; Rock
Construction: Log Home; Post & Beam
Exterior: Log; Stone
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Tile
Roof: Shake; Wood Shingle
Road: Paved; Public Maintained Road
Water: Private Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Terms Considered: Cash
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Listing Office: Tomlinson Sotheby's International Realty (Idaho)
Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026
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