Cartwright Ranch Boise: HOA, Maps, Schools and Market Data
The Complete Cartwright Ranch Buyer Resource
Location, verified HOA contacts, reported dues conflicts, schools, builders, amenities, official maps, embedded planning documents, drive distances, current market evidence, hazards, utilities and the exact documents to verify before making an offer.
Cartwright Ranch quick facts
Next to Hidden Springs. The developer places the entrance on Seaman Gulch Road, about four miles north of Hill Road. Compare the broader relocation decision in my out-of-state Treasure Valley buying guide.
Ada County planned community with phase-specific plats, declarations, easements and possible supplemental obligations.
The official homeowner page currently names Advanced Community Services as manager.
Brighton and the official community site use this figure. It is a community/developer statement, not a parcel-access guarantee.
The official community site also describes trails and nearby Hidden Springs commercial and community amenities.
IMLS subdivision-field snapshot through July 10, 2026. New-construction and non-designated segments differ materially.
Amenities and nearby services
Developer-listed Cartwright amenities
- Community pool
- Clubhouse
- Fitness center
- Open space and trail access
Verify legal access, current operating status, reservation rules and costs in the applicable HOA documents.
Nearby Hidden Springs map pins
- Dry Creek Mercantile
- Library branch
- Restaurants and services
- Parks and fire station
Shown on the developer’s official map. Proximity does not itself create HOA access rights.
Trail connections shown
- Red Tail Trail
- Bitterbush Trail
- Seaman Gulch Trailhead
- Planning-era Dry Creek greenbelt concept
Confirm trail alignment, access, closures and maintenance through current maps and recorded easements.
Schools serving Cartwright Ranch
The official Cartwright Ranch community site currently lists the schools below. Attendance boundaries can change and must be verified for the exact address through Boise School District before an offer.
Approx. 0.9 driving mile / 2 traffic-free routing minutes from the developer map reference point.
Approx. 7.7 driving miles / 19 traffic-free routing minutes.
Approx. 8.2 driving miles / 21 traffic-free routing minutes.
Cartwright Ranch homes for sale
See the current Cartwright Ranch inventory on BrianHymas.com before you dig into the HOA, maps and market history below. The live search includes a map, property details and a save-search option so you can track new listings and status changes.
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Current Cartwright Ranch listings
Live IMLS inventory. Select a property to see its photos, details and current status.
Listings and statuses change continuously. Verify availability and all property details before relying on them.
Cartwright Ranch market evidence
This is a retained Intermountain MLS snapshot, not a live IDX feed. Geography is the exact MLS subdivision field Cartwright Ranch, not a recorded-plat spatial boundary. Closed single-family sales only; July 10, 2025 through July 10, 2026; no price, size, bedroom, bathroom, acreage, ZIP, builder or year-built filters.
| Segment | Sales | Median price | Range | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All qualifying sales | 56 | $984,500 | $609,000-$2,111,969 | $361.31 | 27, based on 48 rows |
| MLS-designated new construction | 22 | $1,329,900 | $766,900-$2,111,969 | $442.24 | 64, based on 19 rows |
| Not MLS-designated new construction | 34 | $934,500 | $609,000-$1,770,000 | $345.79 | 19, based on 29 rows |
The non-designated segment is not labeled “resale” because it can include completed spec or builder-owned sales without the MLS new-construction flag. Records are unique by MLS property ID. The dated source files, exact query and calculations are retained internally without publishing row-level MLS data. MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; refresh before pricing an offer.
Compare this market history with current Cartwright Ranch listings
Driving distances from Cartwright Ranch
Routes start at the official developer-map Cartwright Ranch reference point at 43.7167209, -116.2473662. Distances and traffic-free routing times were calculated July 10, 2026 with the OSRM driving profile and OpenStreetMap road data. These are planning estimates, not commute guarantees; weather, construction and peak traffic can change them materially.
| Destination | Driving distance | Traffic-free route time | Buyer takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Springs Elementary | 0.9 mi | 2 min | Verify the assigned school and transportation for the address. |
| Dry Creek Mercantile | 1.1 mi | 3 min | Nearby limited services; larger shopping trips go toward State Street. |
| Seaman Gulch Trailhead | 4.1 mi | 10 min | Useful public trailhead reference; do not confuse it with private HOA trail access. |
| Hyde Park | 7.6 mi | 19 min | North End dining and services are relatively close without being walkable. |
| Downtown Boise / Capitol | 8.6 mi | 22 min | Test the route at your real work time before buying. |
| St. Luke’s Boise | 9.1 mi | 23 min | Traffic-free estimate only; emergency response is a different question. |
| Boise Airport | 13.0 mi | 32 min | Allow extra time for peak traffic and winter conditions. |
Builders, phases and housing types
Official builder team, checked July 2026
- Brighton Homes
- Alturas Homes
- J Edwards by Brighton – custom homes
- James Clyde Custom Homes
Official site location categories
- Core Cartwright Ranch
- The Highlands
- Creekside
- Commercial
These are marketing-site categories. The recorded plat and legal description determine the parcel’s actual phase and governing documents.
The Highlands
The official site calls The Highlands “this phase of Cartwright Ranch” and describes hillside homesites, larger lots and custom-curated luxury homes. It also offers an official real-time plat widget for lot availability.
Open official Highlands availability or read my separate Cartwright Highlands home analysis. That article has a narrower luxury-home intent; this page remains the full-community resource.
New construction versus existing homes
Both appear in the market record. The 12-month IMLS snapshot contained 22 records carrying the MLS new-construction designation and 34 without it. Builder warranties, unfinished surroundings, landscaping and completion timing need separate verification.
HOA, dues and management
Michelle Gomez · 801-641-1844 · michelle@acs-hoa.com
The official public HOA pages do not publish a current fee schedule. Exact dues, transfer/setup fees, assessments and phase-specific charges must come from a dated resale/disclosure package for the address.
Why you should not trust one uncited HOA number
| Public source checked | Amount it reports | What it proves |
|---|---|---|
| Official Cartwright Ranch homeowner page | No public dues or transfer-fee amount | Current manager and association identity only |
| Build Idaho neighborhood page | $258 quarterly; $275 transfer fee | A third-party published estimate, not the governing fee schedule |
| We Know Boise neighborhood page | $253.75 quarterly; $295 setup/transfer fee | A different third-party estimate |
| Recent public and retained listing fields | Other amounts appear, but the frequency and scope are not consistently defined | Listing-entered fields cannot be compared with confirmed quarterly figures or used as a governing fee schedule |
Where Cartwright Ranch is and what surrounds it
This is the official developer-published Google My Map. It identifies Cartwright Ranch, Hidden Springs amenities, schools, parks, trailheads, shopping and restaurants. Map pins are informational; verify legal boundaries and access rights in recorded documents.
Official reference point used for the distance table: the Cartwright Ranch pin in the developer’s map at approximately 43.7167209, -116.2473662. Open the developer location page.
What to verify for the specific home
- Recorded plat and legal description: exact phase, lot lines, easements, plat notes and building envelope.
- Governing documents: every declaration, amendment and supplemental document tied to the parcel.
- HOA money: current dues, frequency, setup/transfer fees, assessments, reserves and owner balance.
- Architectural rules: fences, sheds, shops, exterior changes, landscaping, parking, RVs and rentals.
- Wildfire and insurance: address-level map checks plus a written quote confirmed bindable by closing.
- Flood: current FEMA map panel and effective date for the exact parcel, separate from wildfire review.
- Roads: public/private status by segment, maintenance, snow/ice responsibility and winter grade.
- Utilities: providers, connection charges, easements, irrigation and any private systems.
- Drainage and terrain: grading, retaining structures, slope, runoff paths and geotechnical records where relevant.
- Schools: run the actual address through the district locator; do not rely on an MLS field alone.
- Amenity rights: confirm which pool, clubhouse, fitness, trail and open-space rights attach to the lot.
- Nearby development: separate approved projects from proposals, rumors and old conceptual plans.
- Market position: compare with current same-segment comps, not the combined neighborhood median alone.
- Construction status: completion dates, warranties, punch lists and future construction activity.
- Contract deadlines: calendar document, inspection, title and insurance review dates immediately.
Evaluating a Cartwright Ranch home?
Send me the address before you write the offer. I will match it to the correct phase, build the current MLS comparison and organize the property-specific questions so you know what is verified, what is still open and which deadline controls. If another home must sell first, review the sell-before-buying decision guide before structuring the offer.
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The viewers below open the official Ada County Cartwright Ranch Planned Community Comprehensive Plan at the map pages. This is historical planning evidence, not a substitute for a recorded final plat, CC&Rs or the title commitment for a specific property.
Conceptual land-use map
Visible map from page 22 of the official plan. Use it to understand the historical planning framework and broad boundary, not to decide a present-day lot line or easement.
Open-space, parks and trails plan
Visible map from page 32 of the official plan. Use it to see the planning-era open-space and trail concept, then verify what was built, recorded and legally accessible today.
Recorded final plat
Pull by subdivision/phase through the Ada County Recorder property-records office. Review lot boundaries, easements, plat notes, drainage, access and building-envelope constraints.
Title commitment
Use the legal description and exceptions to identify every recorded instrument that affects the parcel. The title file is the bridge between a street address and the controlling documents.
Cartwright Ranch questions buyers ask
What are the current Cartwright Ranch HOA dues?
The official manager’s public pages do not publish a current fee schedule. Build Idaho reports $258 quarterly, while We Know Boise reports $253.75 quarterly. Other listing-entered amounts cannot be compared because their frequency and scope are not consistently defined. Do not treat any website number as governing. Obtain the dated fee schedule and resale/disclosure package for the specific address.
Who manages Cartwright Ranch?
As of July 10, 2026, the official homeowner page names Advanced Community Services and the association as Cartwright Ranch Town Association. Confirm both in the parcel’s current disclosure package because management and association layers can change.
Which schools serve Cartwright Ranch?
The official community site lists Hidden Springs Elementary, Hillside Junior High and Boise High. Verify the exact property address with Boise School District’s attendance locator before relying on that list.
Can I read the Cartwright Ranch CC&Rs online?
When the HOA portal was checked from its unauthenticated public page on July 10, 2026, the displayed public-document list returned no files and registration was offered. That does not establish what an authenticated account contains. Request the current recorded CC&Rs, amendments and phase-specific supplements through the transaction instead of relying on an unknown third-party copy.
Is Cartwright Ranch the same as The Highlands?
No. The Highlands is a hillside custom-home phase within the greater Cartwright Ranch offering. Verify the actual subdivision/phase and governing documents for the parcel; do not apply Highlands pricing or rules to every Cartwright Ranch home.
How far is Cartwright Ranch from downtown Boise?
From the developer’s Cartwright Ranch map pin, the traffic-free route calculated July 10, 2026 was approximately 8.6 miles and 22 minutes to the Idaho Capitol. Test the route during your real commute time because peak traffic, construction and winter conditions can change it.
What did homes sell for recently?
In the retained IMLS snapshot for the 12 months ending July 10, 2026, 56 qualifying single-family sales had a combined median of $984,500. The 22 MLS-designated new-construction sales had a $1,329,900 median, while the 34 records without that designation had a $934,500 median. Refresh the data and review same-segment comparable sales before pricing an offer.
What is the biggest buyer risk?
Assuming that a community-wide statement applies to the lot. The governing documents, fees, amenity rights, road responsibilities, utilities, hazards and building constraints can be parcel- or phase-specific. Resolve them against the address before contingency deadlines.
Sources, definitions and update record
- Homeowner Info, Cartwright Ranch/Brighton: manager, association reference, contact and portal. Accessed July 10, 2026.
- Community Life, Cartwright Ranch/Brighton: school list and developer-described amenities. Accessed July 10, 2026.
- Location, Cartwright Ranch/Brighton: entrance description and official Google My Map. Accessed July 10, 2026.
- Builders and The Highlands, Cartwright Ranch/Brighton: current builder roster, Highlands wording and lot-availability widget. Accessed July 10, 2026.
- Cartwright Ranch Planned Community Comprehensive Plan, Ada County Development Services: historical planning framework, conceptual land-use map on PDF page 22 and open-space/parks/trails plan on PDF page 32. Accessed July 10, 2026; not recorded-parcel proof.
- Enrollment and attendance locator, Boise School District: exact-address school verification route and boundary contact. Accessed July 10, 2026.
- Distances: official developer Google My Map origin plus OSRM driving-profile routes using OpenStreetMap road data, calculated July 10, 2026 without live traffic. Destination coordinates and calculation results are retained internally.
- Market: retained Intermountain MLS export store; exact subdivision field Cartwright Ranch; closed single-family; July 10, 2025 through July 10, 2026; sold price required; no price, size, room, acreage, ZIP, builder or year-built filters. Field definitions: sold price is the reported closing price; sold dollars per square foot and days on market are used only where reported; new construction is the MLS designation. MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- Cartwright Ranch Subdivision, Build Idaho, and Cartwright Ranch, We Know Boise: third-party quarterly dues estimates. Accessed July 10, 2026. Listing-entered amounts with undefined frequency or scope are not presented as comparable dues.
- TitleOne property-intelligence reports: licensed address-level reports, legal-description field, checked July 10, 2026 for representative Cartwright Ranch properties. Used only to confirm that the recorded legal name needed for document matching can differ from the public neighborhood name; property-level reports are retained privately.
- Compliance: this resource is educational and does not provide legal, insurance, engineering or school-placement advice. Recorded documents, agencies, written quotes and the signed purchase agreement control.
About the author
Brian Hymas
I've spent 35 years in the Treasure Valley — born in Boise, raised in Meridian, lived in Eagle for 8 years, now on acreage in Middleton. Before I was an agent, I was an appraiser. That means I see homes differently than most. I've closed over 120 transactions and more than $100M in sales, but the number I'm most proud of is the families who moved here from California, Washington, and beyond and said it was the best decision they ever made. There's a lot more to the story.
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