Top Golf Courses & Luxury Communities

The most notable and sought-after golf course community in Sandpoint is:

• The Idaho Club — A prestigious gated golf community centered around a Jack Nicklaus–designed course with luxury homes, mountain views, riverfront parcels, and exclusive club amenities.

The Idaho Club appeals to buyers seeking:

• Gated Luxury Living
• Golf Lifestyle with Clubhouse and Social Events
• Proximity to Lake Pend Oreille
• Lower Density and Mountain
• Resort Access
• A Community Designed for Long-Term Value

Homes in The Idaho Club range from custom estates with scenic views to riverfront and golf-course-front properties. Builders and custom designs reflect Northwest luxury styles with premium finishes, outdoor living spaces, and greenbelt privacy. With limited inventory and strong buyer demand, properties in The Idaho Club often perform well in value retention and buyer interest.

Yes. The Idaho Club is a gated golf and lifestyle community in the Sandpoint area. It provides privacy, enhanced security, community social events, and a membership-oriented golfing experience — combining resort-like amenities with a strong residential identity.

Sandpoint’s golf communities—including The Idaho Club—offer a distinct mountain-and-lake lifestyle:

• Closer Proximity to Schweitzer Mountain Resort
• Access to Lake Pend Oreille
• More Dramatic Elevation Changes and Mountain Views
• A Slower Pace with a Resort Town Feel

By comparison, Coeur d’Alene golf communities emphasize lake views and waterfront access, while Blanchard leans toward wide-open, scenic mountain golf living with larger land parcels.

• Coeur d’Alene golf communities (e.g., Gozzer Ranch, Black Rock) are typically closer to Lake Coeur d’Alene and urban amenities, with a lifestyle centered on waterfront activities, boating, and proximity to Spokane.
• Sandpoint golf living (e.g., The Idaho Club) is more immersed in mountain and lake-oriented recreation, scenic open spaces, and a smaller-town community vibe.

Both offer excellent value, but the lifestyle context and buyer preferences differ.

Near Lake Coeur d’Alene, top golf communities include:

• Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club – Exclusive lakefront golf and luxury estate community.
• The Club at Black Rock – Gated golf living with elevated lake views and custom homes.
• The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course – Not a community per se, but a highly recognizable golf destination with adjacent luxury condos and downtown living.

These combine golf with Northwest outdoor lifestyle, often near waterfront or premium view corridors.

 Blanchard’s premier golf course community is:

• Stoneridge Golf Resort – A scenic public resort course with attached residential opportunities, custom homesites, and a relaxed country atmosphere ideal for homeowners who want golf access without private club membership.

Blanchard offers:

• Larger Acreage Parcels
• Easy Access to Mountain Recreation
• Lower Population Density
• Golf Lifestyle with a More Rural Living Feel

Golf communities in North Idaho, including The Idaho Club (Sandpoint), Gozzer Ranch (Lake Coeur d’Alene), and Black Rock (Coeur d’Alene), typically offer strong long-term value due to:

• Lifestyle Appeal for Relocators
• Limited Inventory and Land Scarcity
• Proximity to Lakes and Mountains
• Buyer Interest from Out-Of-State and Retirement Purchasers

Luxury golf homes consistently attract buyers seeking experience-focused living, not just ownership.

Key considerations include:

• Membership costs & requirements – Some communities are private and require initiation fees.
• HOA dues & assessments – Understand what is included.
  Architectural standards – Custom home plans may need approval.
• Maintenance obligations – Landscaping, buffer requirements, and community upkeep.
• Rental rules – Some golf communities limit short-term rentals.
• Course financial stability – Ensures long-term viability.

A local specialist can walk you through these before you decide.

Contact a North Idaho real estate expert who specializes in golf course communities. They can arrange private tours, showings, community overviews, and lifestyle comparisons based on what matters most to you (views, lake access, golf amenities, privacy, resale value).