Blackfoot Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Idaho

A century ago the town of Shelley was incorporated as a city. Like Blackfoot, the County Seat of Bingham County, Shelley was founded by enterprising pioneers in search of land they could build their homes on. Located just 10 miles south of Idaho Falls, Shelley is a mostly rural area surrounded by fertile land and an abundance of water. Blackfoot is also located in the rural heart of our country’s largest potato producing region. This growing city of almost 11,000 residents is a major center for agribusiness. Three outstanding public school systems, Blackfoot, Snake River and Firth, serve Blackfoot students in grades K-12. The modern city of Shelley is true to its roots and still offers nearly 4,000 residents a relaxed lifestyle in a small hometown atmosphere. Shelley students in grades K-12 attend schools of the Shelley Joint School District. Industries that provide employment in the area include educational, health and social services, manufacturing and retail trade. Several colleges and universities – including Idaho State University, which is less than an hour’s drive away from the two towns – are in proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education. Recreational activities are abundant in the area. Shelley parks house a skate park, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, swimming pools, basketball courts and plenty of picnic shelters. The Blackfoot 18-hole Golf Course is rated among the top five in Idaho. Real estate options in Shelley and Blackfoot consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.