Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Pleasant Valley is a well-established, primarily residential neighborhood located in the southeast quadrant of Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is bounded roughly by South Yellowstone Highway to the west, 1st Street to the east, and sits south of Sunnyside Road. The area is known for its quiet streets, mature trees, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Character & Lifestyle
The neighborhood exhibits a classic suburban feel with a strong sense of community, popular with families, professionals, and long-term residents. Its character is defined by well-kept single-family homes on spacious lots, offering a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently close to city amenities and major employment centers like the Idaho National Laboratory.
Housing
Housing in Pleasant Valley consists largely of mid-century and late 20th-century ranch-style and split-level homes, many with generous yard space. The area also features some newer construction infill homes, providing a mix of architectural styles within a cohesive neighborhood setting.
Getting Around
Residents enjoy easy access to South Yellowstone Highway (US-20), providing a direct route to downtown Idaho Falls, the I-15 interchange, and points east like Ammon. The street grid layout facilitates simple navigation within the neighborhood, which is primarily served by car, though sidewalks support local walking and biking.
Dining & Shopping
Daily conveniences are found at the nearby Pinecrest Plaza, which includes a Fred Meyer grocery store, various restaurants, and services. For more extensive shopping and dining, the larger retail corridors along South Yellowstone Highway and 17th Street are just minutes away by car.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood is served by the large and popular Pleasant Valley Park, which features playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas. The expansive Snake River Greenbelt, with its extensive walking and biking paths along the river, is also easily accessible for outdoor recreation.
Top Real Estate Agents in Pleasant Valley, Idaho Falls
Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by
Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with
10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have
5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.
4 agents met the full merit gate for Pleasant Valley, Idaho Falls, ID, selected from over 14,000 licensed Idaho professionals.
5.0 stars
280+ verified reviews
License: 1719021
Delphi Realty Group
20+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (925) 705-1300
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.delphirealtyteam.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexKhodadad
Why selected: Selected for his significant community involvement, including a Chamber of Commerce Home Town Hero Award and advocacy for local businesses. He further demonstrates excellence with 280 five-star reviews and 19 years of experience as a broker-owner.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
80+ verified reviews
License: 1963682
Luxe Realty Group
34+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (925) 705-1300
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.luxegroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Sedar%20Juarez
Why selected: Selected for her extensive community service and charitable initiatives, Addar Selga combines over 30 years of experience with 80 five-star reviews and a strong business education.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
4.9 stars
68+ verified reviews
License: 1831795
Kendrick Realty Inc
9+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (925) 226-8690
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://houzquest.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KendrickRealtyInc
Why selected: Selected for his leadership as a mentor in Real Estate Professional Development programs. This community role is supported by a 4.9-star rating from 68 reviews and recognition in industry publications.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
37+ verified reviews
License: 2078207
Luxe Realty Group
7+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (510) 374-0305
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/akel-hillany-luxe-realty-group-pleasant-hill
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Akel%20Hillany
Why selected: Selected for his role as a Bay Area native and community-engaged professional, Hillany also delivers perfect 5-star results across 37 reviews.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.