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A Bear Homes build in the Treasure Valley, Idaho

Where We Build

Custom home builders in Caldwell

Caldwell sits between our Harvest Creek community and Boise, and a good deal of our work happens within a short drive of it.

500+ homes across the Treasure Valley since 2002

Media features & industry memberships

ABCCanyon County Parade of HomesSnake River Valley Building Contractors AssociationBuilding Contractors Association of Southwestern IdahoNational Association of Home Builders

We build in and around Caldwell on client land. It is close enough to New Plymouth that our crews are regularly in the area, which matters more than it sounds: a builder who is already working nearby is a builder who turns up.

Caldwell has grown quickly without losing the farm land that surrounds it, and that shows up in what people ask us to build. Lots here are often larger than in Boise or Meridian, which opens up single-level plans and real shop space.

Bring us a lot and a rough idea of the budget, and we will tell you honestly what fits on it.

Our Caldwell homes are stick built on your lot, framed on site rather than assembled from factory-built modules, so the house is built to the ground it sits on.

“Attention to detail and craftsmanship that truly sets their homes apart”

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bear Homes as a Realtor, and I can genuinely say they are an amazing builder to partner with. They are committed to high-quality construction, with attention to detail and craftsmanship that truly sets their homes apart. Every home they build includes thoughtful design, innovative features, and a strong emphasis on creating spaces that buyers love. It’s easy to work Bear Homes because I know I’m selling a product that delivers lasting value and satisfaction to my clients. Highly recommend!
Mary Warr

“Unmatched in the real estate industry”

Bear Homes has been nothing short of amazing in the quality of homes they build in Idaho. As an agent in the Boise area, the quality of their homes coupled with their integrity and communication is unmatched in the real estate industry. I would definitely recommend a Bear Homes new construction home to any of my clients looking for a home in Southwest Idaho.
Heidi Gallegos

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How It Works

From a first conversation to your keys

Five steps, and the same people through all of them. Nobody hands you off to a different company halfway.

  1. 01

    Choose where to build

    Your lot in Caldwell, or a homesite in one of our own communities.

  2. 02

    Pick a plan, or start blank

    Adapt one of our plans, or design from a blank page with our team.

  3. 03

    Settle the budget

    Preferred lenders, mortgage options explained, and a number you can hold to.

  4. 04

    Construction

    Framed on your lot by our own crews. One project manager, whose number you have.

  5. 05

    Walk-through and keys

    We walk it together before you move in, and we are there after you do.

Our Work

Homes we have built

Homes we have finished across the Treasure Valley, from Harvest Creek in New Plymouth to Timberline Estates in Meridian. Walk through any of them here in photos, video and 3D.

The front of 509 Grand Harvest Avenue in New Plymouth, Idaho: a two-story Bear Homes build with a three car garage and stone accents

509 Grand Harvest Avenue

A two-story home in Harvest Creek with a vaulted great room, a granite kitchen island, and open farmland out the back windows.

The front of 3322 S Volunteer Place in Meridian, Idaho: a single-level Bear Homes build with board and batten siding, a stone entry and a three car garage

3322 S Volunteer Place

A completed Meridian build in Timberline Estates: beamed entry, white oak kitchen, stone fireplace, and a finished basement with a wet bar.

Front of 601 Grand Harvest Avenue, a gray single-level Payette plan home in Harvest Creek, New Plymouth, Idaho

601 Grand Harvest Avenue

A single-level Payette on a quarter-acre lot in Harvest Creek, with a pocket office, a walk-in pantry and a boat bay in the garage.

Front of 600 Fallen Leaf Avenue, a single-level Payette plan home on a corner lot in Harvest Creek, New Plymouth, Idaho

600 Fallen Leaf Avenue

A single-level Payette on a fenced corner lot in Harvest Creek, with a three car garage and all three bedrooms on one floor.

The front of 405 S Diesel Way in Boise: a single level craftsman with board and batten gables, stone wainscot, and a three car garage

405 S Diesel Way

The Alpine plan built and furnished in Boise, with a vaulted great room, a marble fireplace, a white oak kitchen, and a covered patio.

Floor Plans

Start from a plan, or from a blank page

Most people start with one of these and change it. That is what they are for. Move a wall, take the bonus room, drop the formal dining, add the boat bay. Nothing here is a package you have to take whole.

If none of them fit, we draw something new. Design, permitting and construction all sit with the same in-house team, which is why a change halfway through does not turn into a fortnight of phone calls.

Plans run from about 1,315 to 3,769 square feet, single level and two story. Any of them can go on your lot in Caldwell, or at Harvest Creek over in New Plymouth.

Plans published
6
Square feet
1,315–3,769
Built on your lot
Yes
Fully custom
Yes

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What people ask us before starting a build in Caldwell.

Do you build in Caldwell?
Yes. We build on your lot in Caldwell and across the Treasure Valley. We do not have our own community there, so the starting point is land you own or land you are buying.
Do you build on my land, or only in your own communities?
Both. We build on your lot anywhere in the Treasure Valley, and we develop our own communities. If you already own land, the same team that built Harvest Creek can build on it.
Are your homes stick built?
Yes. Every home is framed on site by our own team rather than delivered as modules or sections.
Can I change one of your floor plans?
Yes. Every floor plan we publish is a starting point rather than a fixed menu. Change what you need, or work with us on a full design-build from scratch.
How much does a Bear Home cost?
Homes start in the low $400s. The final number depends on the plan, the finishes and the lot, which is why the first conversation is about your budget rather than a price list.
Can I see a finished Bear Home before deciding?
We do not have a model home open to the public right now. You can walk our completed homes in photos, video and 3D, and if you are seriously considering building we will arrange for you to see one in person.

Let’s Get Started

Build it in Caldwell, on your lot

More than 500 homes since 2002, on lots from Caldwell out across the Treasure Valley. Tell us about your land and your budget and we will tell you what it takes to build there.

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