Dalton Gardens

“Here in beautiful North Idaho, we have a wide range of housing options: single family homes, condos, apartments, townhouses; in the city, in the country, in the mountains, on the water. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.

However, if you want the best of two worlds – such as a house in the city that feels like it’s in the country – you should take a drive through Dalton Gardens.

Dalton Gardens is a city on its own, with a city council and mayor, even though most folks consider it part of Coeur d’Alene. It’s the neighborhood bordered by Dalton Avenue to the south, Prairie Avenue to the north, Government Way to the west, and Canfield Mountain to the east.

Why does this neighborhood feel more like country than city? It’s primarily the 1-acre (“Dalton Acre”) minimum that exists for all properties. Dalton Gardens was out in the country when the first homes were built.

Residents of this established community are only five minutes from the grocery store, shopping, schools, and all the amenities that Coeur d’Alene and Hayden offer. You’re also just a few minutes from your favorite pizza purveyor. One call, and dinner is on its way. It’s also convenient for commuters: a quick trip down 15th Street or Fourth Street and you’re on I-90, and on your way to Post Falls or Spokane.

Dalton Gardens has always been part of the rural agricultural community, Bane said. You’ll find horse trailers, barns and lush gardens as you wander the tree-lined roads. In fact, you can raise livestock on your own property.

There’s nothing like wildlife wandering through your property to make you feel like you’re in the country, including the herds of deer that call this area home.

This rural, yet not, neighborhood is a stone’s throw from Canfield Mountain and the recreational opportunities it offers. Hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders enjoy the hundreds of trails that crisscross the mountain.”

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