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.
Where We Build
Custom home builders in Meridian
Meridian sits in the middle of the Treasure Valley, and in the middle of most conversations about where to build in the Boise area.
500+ homes across the Treasure Valley since 2002
The proof is already standing at 3322 S Volunteer Place in Timberline Estates: a finished Bear Homes build with a beamed entry, a white oak kitchen and a finished basement. You can walk through it in photos and video on this site before you ever call us.
We build in Meridian on land our clients bring us. There is no Bear Homes community here, and we would rather say that plainly than dress up work done elsewhere as local. If you have a lot in Meridian and a plan, or a lot and no plan yet, that is the conversation to have.
Every home is stick built on your lot. The framing goes up on site rather than arriving as modules or factory panels, which is what keeps a plan changeable: moving a wall, raising a ceiling or adding a bay to the garage stays a conversation instead of a redesign.
Behind that is a builder who has been working in the Treasure Valley since 2002, across single family, multi-family and full custom design-build, with more than 500 projects finished and our own project managers on site. Any of our floor plans is a starting point rather than a fixed menu, and each single-family plan comes in four exterior elevations.
Meridian sits in the middle of the valley, which is the practical reason so many people build here: you are close to Boise without being in it. If you are still choosing between towns, our other city pages cover what building looks like across the rest of the Treasure Valley.
“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!
“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.
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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.
- 01
Choose where to build
Your lot in Meridian, or a homesite in one of our own communities.
- 02
Pick a plan, or start blank
Adapt one of our plans, or design from a blank page with our team.
- 03
Settle the budget
Preferred lenders, mortgage options explained, and a number you can hold to.
- 04
Construction
Framed on your lot by our own crews. One project manager, whose number you have.
- 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.
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 Summit at Harvest Creek
Our Parade of Homes debut: five bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across roughly 2,376 square feet.
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.
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.
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 Meridian, 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
The Redwood
4 bed · 2 bath · ~1,800 sq ft
The Madison
3 bed · 2 bath · ~1,315 sq ft
The Summit
5 bed · 2.5 bath · ~2,376 sq ft
The Alpine
4 bed · 2.5 bath · ~2,214 sq ft
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us before starting a build in Meridian.
- Do you build in Meridian?
- Yes. We build across the Treasure Valley and have finished homes in and around Meridian. You can see them on our completed work page.
- 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 Meridian, on your lot
More than 500 homes since 2002, on lots from Meridian out across the Treasure Valley. Tell us about your land and your budget and we will tell you what it takes to build there.