Star, ID Mobile Homes & Double-Wides for Sale

One of the first places developed in Boise Valley, Star was originally a quiet community with not much going on. But like the rest of the area, the population of this once-sleepy town increased significantly over the past few years. "It used to be a drive through town, but now we have amenities that have never been here before, like multiple grocery stores and other stops," says Shantel Teeter with Homes of Idaho and 20-year resident of the state. The city got its name in the late 1800s when a worker carved out a star and placed it on the front door of its new schoolhouse. The star became a landmark for traveling farmers and miners and over time, the town was referred to as Star. Star has grown tremendously since its second incorporation in 1997. The population went from 500 residents to 16,300 residents today, a 2,415% increase in 26 years. Despite this growth, folks here can expect an intimate, small-town feel where everyone is friendly and knows one another. "You will still see kids riding down the street on a horse and wild turkeys roaming around," Teeter says. "People here still wave with all five fingers and show up for parades and fireworks." Some of the area’s largest