Real Estate Investing in Spirit Lake, Idaho

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,278 • Kootenai County

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Should you buy in Spirit Lake, ID? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (26/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 17.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $603,625
Avg Monthly Rent $1,188
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Spirit Lake Real Estate

Spirit Lake, ID covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are tepid — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Spirit Lake is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 2.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $1,188/mo / $604K relationship in Spirit Lake looks sluggish once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Spirit Lake — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Avg Home Value
$603,625
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ID)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Coeur d'Alene, ID metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
51 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Coeur d'Alene, ID metro
51
Days to pending
9.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Spirit Lake, ID

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spirit Lake, ID

What is the median home value in Spirit Lake, ID?

Typical homes in Spirit Lake, ID go for around $604K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

What is the average monthly rent in Spirit Lake, ID?

Rent in Spirit Lake, ID is around $1,188/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $604K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Are renters plentiful in Spirit Lake, ID?

Spirit Lake, ID draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,188/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Can I house hack in Spirit Lake, ID?

Spirit Lake, ID offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,188/mo rent level.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Spirit Lake, ID?

ID law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Spirit Lake inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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