A 5.3-acre Idaho estate with 370 feet of Snake River waterfront in American Falls is set to be auctioned without reserve on September 17, 2026, for a minimum bid of $3.86 million. The proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Mayo Clinic equally. The property features a custom-built, four-story home completed in 1995 with over 12,700 square feet of living space, including luxury amenities like a commercial-grade bar, home theater, and fitness center.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-17,
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A sprawling Idaho estate with sweeping Snake River views is taking an unusual route to its next owner.
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A news report by PR Newswire states that after previously being offered for $3.86 million, the 5.3-acre riverfront property in American Falls will be sold without reserve on September 17, 2026, with the final sale price determined entirely by the highest bidder.
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Even more unusually, the proceeds will serve a charitable purpose, with the owner pledging to split them equally between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Mayo Clinic, adds the online report.
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The online report explains it as a rare piece located at 2595 Highway 39, which occupies a substantial stretch of the Snake River, with approximately 370 feet of waterfrontage.
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The combination of acreage, river access and the scale of the residence makes it an unusual offering in southeastern Idaho’s luxury market.
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As per the report, the auction is being conducted by Platinum Luxury Auctions in partnership with Idaho listing brokerage Silvercreek Realty Group and listing agent Jadon Whitworth.
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A four-story home with more than 12,700 square feet
If we go by the online report, set against the surrounding landscape, the property offers a mix of privacy and recreation, with the river forming a defining part of the estate.
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The report explains that the centerpiece is a custom-built, four-story residence completed in 1995.
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The home contains more than 12,700 square feet of living space, with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half-bath.
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Its exterior combines brick and stone, while the interiors feature materials chosen for a traditional, substantial feel.
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Quarter-sawn oak flooring, natural wood paneling and specialty brick sourced from Boston are among the details found throughout the house.
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A two-story great room serves as one of the home's standout spaces, with a wall of windows overlooking the river.
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Wood-burning fireplaces add another layer of character, while an executive office provides a dedicated workspace.
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The lower level is designed more like a private retreat than a conventional basement.
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It includes an entertainment lounge with a commercial-grade bar, along with a home theater, fitness center, sauna and steam room.
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For the next owner, some of the major infrastructure is already newly updated.
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The property's heating and air-conditioning equipment was replaced in August, giving the residence new heating and cooling systems ahead of the sale.
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Life in American falls
The property sits in American Falls, a southeastern Idaho community surrounded by broad valleys, mountain ranges, reservoirs and large areas of public land.
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Boating and fishing are natural draws along the area's waterways, while hiking, hunting, horseback riding and snowmobiling provide options across the changing seasons.
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For a buyer seeking a large private residence with substantial river frontage, the estate offers an uncommon combination of space, amenities and setting.
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Auction without a reserve
Unlike a conventional listing, the mansion will not have a minimum sale price protecting the seller, adds the report.
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The bidder on September 17 will take the property, regardless of the final amount.
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As reported, with its previous $3.86 million asking price, expansive Snake River frontage and charitable purpose, the auction is set to put an unusually distinctive Idaho property in the spotlight.
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