Major Price Drop · Now $201K Below Assessed Value · Cougar Gulch
1703 S High Ranch Rd
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
5 Bedrooms · Two Homes · 4.43 Acres · Mountain Views · 10 Min to Downtown
$824,999
2,814
Total Sq Ft
5 Bed / 3.5 Ba
Main + Guest
4.43 ac
Wooded Acres
MLS# 26-829
Property Overview
Two Homes. One Rare Opportunity.
Major price drop — now $824,999, seller is motivated, and this one is priced to move. Five bedrooms across two separate, fully self-contained homes on 4.43 private wooded acres in Cougar Gulch, one of West Coeur d'Alene's most sought-after rural corridors — no HOA, no CC&Rs. A freshly renovated 1,824 sq ft, 4-bedroom main home paired with a standalone 990 sq ft guest house with its own kitchen, full bath, and dedicated office. Ideal for house-hacking, short-term rental income, or multi-generational living. At $824,999 — $201,001 below the county's assessed value of $1,026,000 — this setup is sharpened to sell fast. Bring your offer.
List Price
$824,999
Two homes · 4.43 acres
County Assessed
$1,026,000
Kootenai County 2026 assessment
Priced Below Assessed
$201,001
List price vs. county value
$824,999
List Price
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,814
Total Sq Ft
1,824
Main Home Sq Ft
990
Guest House Sq Ft
310
Loft Sq Ft
4.43
Acres
2-Car
Garage
$3,200
Annual Taxes
No HOA
HOA Fees
1031 ✓
Exchange OK
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✨ Renovated & Move-In Ready
Main Home — Renovated Top to Bottom
The main home just came through a full renovation — over $55,000 invested in new sheetrock, stairs, and upstairs LVP flooring, a refreshed kitchen with the original solid cabinets preserved, a converted 4th bedroom, an updated water system with new pressure tank, a remodeled downstairs bathroom, fresh paint, and new lighting throughout. Move-in ready, no projects waiting.
Renovated kitchen
Kitchen — Refreshed, Original Cabinets Preserved
Renovated great room
Great Room — Vaulted, New LVP, Deck Access
Dining area
Dining — Open to Kitchen
Remodeled downstairs bathroom
Downstairs Bath — Fully Remodeled
Converted 4th bedroom
4th Bedroom — Converted from Former Bar
Primary bedroom with walk-in and ensuite
Primary Bedroom — Walk-In + Ensuite Access
The Transformation
Before & After
An over-$55,000 renovation brought the main home current — new sheetrock, stairs, upstairs LVP flooring, a reworked kitchen (original cabinets preserved), a converted 4th bedroom, updated water system, and refreshed lighting. Slide through a few of the highlights.
Kitchen before renovationBEFORE
Kitchen after renovationAFTER
Kitchen — Refreshed, Original Cabinets Preserved
Flooring before renovationBEFORE
Flooring after renovationAFTER
Main Living — New LVP Flooring
Primary bedroom before renovationBEFORE
Primary bedroom after renovationAFTER
Primary Bedroom — Renovated
Former bar before conversionBEFORE
4th bedroom after conversionAFTER
Former Bar — Converted to 4th Bedroom
Laundry and utility before renovationBEFORE
Laundry room after renovationAFTER
Laundry / Utility — Fully Built Out
Stairs before renovationBEFORE
Stairs after renovationAFTER
Staircase — Rebuilt & Finished
The Opportunity
Built for the Way Families Actually Live
Two fully separate living spaces on one private parcel. Whether you're housing family, generating income, or building your own North Idaho compound — this property checks boxes most listings simply can't.
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Multi-Generational Living
Keep family close without sacrificing privacy. Two complete living spaces with natural separation — ideal for aging parents, adult children, or blended households.
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Airbnb / STR Income
Run both homes as short-term rentals, or live in one and Airbnb the other. Third-party STR comparables project up to ~$132,789/year in gross revenue here — two separate, rentable units on one parcel is rare in this market.
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Private Compound
4.43 wooded acres, mountain views, no HOA. A rare combination this close to downtown CDA — space and privacy without sacrificing convenience.
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Build Equity
Priced with upside relative to stabilized comps. Architectural and engineering plans already completed for kitchen and stair reconfiguration — the homework is done.
📈 Projected Short-Term Rental Performance
$132,789
Projected Annual Revenue
53%
Occupancy · Top 16% of Comps
$686
Avg Nightly Rate · Top 9%
19.3%
Projected Cash-on-Cash Return
Estimates based on third-party short-term-rental comparables for this market — projections only, not a guarantee of income. Short-term rental use is subject to Kootenai County regulations; buyer to verify permitting.
Guest House Interior
The Second Home — Move-In Ready
The 990 sq ft guest house (built 2006) is the multi-gen and STR anchor of this property. Separate entry, its own kitchen, bedroom, full bathroom, office/den space, and a 310 sq ft loft above the garage — fully independent living.
Guest house living room
Living Room
Guest house kitchen
Kitchen
Guest house bedroom
Bedroom
Bonus Space
The Loft — 310 Sq Ft Unfinished
Above the garage in the guest house. 13'3" × 26'4" — a blank canvas for a future bedroom, studio, home office, or extra storage. The structural footprint is already there.
Loft interior — unfinished 310 sq ft above garage
Loft — 310 Sq Ft, Above Garage
Layout
Floor Plans
Full layout of both homes across all levels. Click tabs to switch between views.
Both homes floor plan
Left: Guest House (990 sq ft) · Right: Main House main level. Guest house includes kitchen, 1 bed, 1 bath, office/den, living room, and loft access.
Main house lower level
Main House Lower Level: Primary bedroom (230 sq ft), walk-in closet, primary bath, rec room (185 sq ft), laundry/utility, half bath.
Loft plan
Loft: 13'3" × 26'4" = 310 sq ft. Above garage in guest house. Unfinished. Plans available on request.
Specifications
Property Details
Main Home
Square Footage1,824 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2.5
Primary Bedroom230 sq ft + walk-in closet
Kitchen206 sq ft, island, double oven
Rec Room185 sq ft, lower level
Garage2-Car Attached (557 sq ft)
Year Built1975
Arch. PlansCompleted — available on request
Guest House
Square Footage990 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Office / Den110 sq ft
Kitchen98 sq ft, full kitchen
Loft310 sq ft, unfinished
Year Built2006
Land & Systems
Lot Size4.43 Acres
ZoningAG-SUB
WaterPrivate Well (~4 GPM)
SewerSeptic Tank
HeatingForced Air / Electric
RoadGravel / Private Maintained
HOANone
Annual Taxes$3,200 (2025)
Highlights & Terms
ViewMountain / Territorial
FeaturesJetted tub, dual skylights, deck
OccupancyVacant — easy to show
Contractor Est.Available on request
TermsCash · Conventional · 1031
School DistrictCDA — 271
Where You'll Be
Cougar Gulch, Coeur d'Alene
Ten minutes from downtown, surrounded by trees and mountains. True North Idaho privacy with real-world convenience.
Aerial proximity to CDA
HWY 95 S → Cougar Gulch Rd → Meadowbrook Loop → Clemetson → High Ranch Rd
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~10 Min to Downtown CDA
Restaurants, shopping, medical, and entertainment all within a short drive.
CDA Lake & Resort Nearby
Visible from aerial — one of Idaho's premier lakefront destinations right in your backyard.
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Cougar Gulch — Sought-After Area
Wooded privacy, mountain views, no HOA. Properties here rarely hit the market at this price.
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CDA School District 271
Access to one of North Idaho's most established school districts.
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~35 Min to Spokane Airport
Strong option for remote workers and part-time residents flying in.
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