Heron River, Star

Living & working in Heron River, Star

Heron River is a master-planned residential subdivision located in Star, Idaho, situated one mile east of the city's downtown corridor and immediately south of State Highway 44. Developed on the north bank of the Boise River, this suburban community consists of approximately 575 homesites. The housing stock consists of modern, single-family detached homes and custom estates, primarily featuring three- to four-bedroom layouts constructed after 2000 on lots ranging from 0.12 to 0.44 acres. Daily outdoor recreation is centered around 75 acres of permanently protected open space, neighborhood ponds, and direct access to the paved Boise River Greenbelt path. Neighborhood amenities include Heron River Community Park, a community clubhouse, a fitness facility, swimming pools, and tennis and pickleball courts.

The neighborhood business ecosystem is anchored by the Village Center at Heron River, designed for specialty retail, dining, and professional offices, alongside nearby commercial options along State Highway 44 such as Ridley’s Family Market. Remote work is supported by community-wide fiber-optic internet included in the homeowner association services, while nearby remote-work-friendly establishments include Beans & Brews Coffeehouse on South Plummer Way, which offers free WiFi and lobby seating, and Bordertown Coffee on West State Street. Commuters traveling to regional employment hubs like Boise and Eagle rely on private vehicles, with primary access provided by State Highway 44 and State Highway 16. Valley Regional Transit does not operate bus routes or rail service within four miles of the community, leaving regional highway travel as the primary physical link to the rest of the Treasure Valley.