McCall, Idaho 83638

$1.1M

Median Asking

1,920

Brundage Skiable Acres

150 Min

To Airport

4,104

Population

Summary

Lake Life & A Town That Moves at Your Pace

If your ideal day starts with paddleboarding across a glassy alpine lake and ends fireside after a day on the slopes, McCall, Idaho, might be exactly where you’re meant to be. Surrounded by towering pines, snow-capped peaks, and the crystal waters of Payette Lake, McCall blends the charm of a small town with the thrill of four-season adventure.

You love a place where you can go from boating to backcountry in a single afternoon. Skiing at Brundage Mountain, soaking in natural hot springs, mountain biking forested trails, or casting a fly into the Payette River—here, outdoor recreation is a lifestyle, not a weekend escape. But McCall isn’t just for thrill-seekers. It’s for those who also appreciate walkable streets, cozy cafés, farmers markets, and a true sense of community.

McCall gives you space to build a legacy—whether it’s a lakeside lodge, a cabin tucked into the pines, or a custom home with room to breathe. With its combination of natural beauty, year-round activity, and thoughtful living, this is more than a destination—it’s a place to belong.

Things To Do

Trails

Expect forested switchbacks, wildflower meadows, and alpine-lake outings with McCall's trail system that runs from Payette Lake’s shoreline paths and Ponderosa State Park’s peninsula loops to Bear Basin singletrack, and Brundage Mountain hiking/biking routes.

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Food & Drink

From chef-driven dinners in Downtown McCall, casual cafés and breweries with Payette Lake views, and lively après options near Brundage Mountain and Ponderosa State Park, McCall’s restaurants, bars, and coffee shops deliver big in a scenic, walkable setting after rolling in from a hike or ski.

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Shopping

Shop McCall’s walkable downtown near Payette Lake—E. Lake Street and 3rd Street—for mountain boutiques, local makers, gear outfitters, galleries, and gift shops with year-round essentials and lake-town finds.

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Lakes & Rivers

McCall is a blue-water playground—with Payette Lake, Little Payette Lake, and nearby reservoirs—for beaches, boating, SUP/kayaking, fishing, and scenic picnics steps from downtown.

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Real Estate

Lake and mountain views in McCall, Idaho

Listings

McCall, Idaho, buyers are interested in a blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. The housing market features lakefront homes, mountain cabins, and modern residences. With a median home value of $780K, McCall offers options for both full-time residents and those seeking vacation properties. The area's natural beauty and recreational opportunities make it a desirable location for a diverse range of buyers.

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What $1 Million Buys

Ski Resorts

McCall

Brundage

120 Miles to Airport

Median Ask

$1.1M

Listings

122

What $1M Buys

House • 2 Bed • 2 Bath • 1,112 SF

Terrain

21%

33%

46%

Snowfall

320"

Vert

1,921'

Acres

1,920

Ticket

$80 - $140

Runs

Lifts

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