Bingham County · Idaho
Flat Fee MLS Listing in Blackfoot, Idaho
List your Blackfoot home on the MLS for one flat fee, from $399, instead of a listing commission that grows with your sale price. A licensed Idaho broker publishes the listing, and you keep control of the sale.
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Southeast Idaho
JupiDoor in Blackfoot
Blackfoot is the Bingham County seat, on the south side of the Snake River at about 4,500 feet, along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Idaho Falls. It was founded in 1878, incorporated in 1901 and nicknamed Grove City after early settlers planted shade trees. Potatoes built the local economy, and the Idaho Potato Museum and the Eastern Idaho State Fair are both here. Housing includes older homes near North Broadway and Main Street, mid-century neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and farm ground surrounding town.
Blackfoot homes are listed on the Snake River MLS, one of the Idaho MLSs JupiDoor lists on. Your listing goes on it under a licensed Idaho brokerage, and from there to the sites buyers search.
Local knowledge
What sellers in Blackfoot should know
Blackfoot is split between Blackfoot School District 55 and Snake River School District 52, so confirm which district your address is in before any listing mentions schools.
The city adopted a water conservation proclamation and set watering schedules in 2026, so buyers may ask about lawn watering days and whether your sprinkler system has a backflow device.
Every September, traffic around the Eastern Idaho State Fair grounds off Highway 91 and Royal Street spikes, so homes near the fairgrounds should plan showings around fair week.
Homes along Riverton Road may face a city reconstruction project adding a center turn lane, sidewalks and new utility lines, so check the plan's current status before listing.
Farm and acreage parcels around Blackfoot often come with canal irrigation shares, shops and outbuildings, so list exactly which water rights, shares and structures are included in the sale.
Neighborhoods
Where people buy in Blackfoot
Downtown Blackfoot
The streets around North Broadway, Main Street and the railroad hold Blackfoot's oldest homes, near City Hall and the courthouse. Buyers are often first-time owners and people who want an older house with mature trees within walking distance of downtown.
Jensen Grove and the river
The north edge of town near the Snake River includes Jensen Grove Park and the planned Twin Bridges Landing park, with boating and fishing access. Homes here range from older houses to newer infill. Buyers are drawn by being close to the water, trails and parks.
Ridgecrest
The area served by Ridgecrest Elementary is mostly established single-family neighborhoods on standard city lots. It draws buyers who want an established neighborhood within Blackfoot School District 55 and an easy drive to Interstate 15.
Groveland
Groveland, just outside Blackfoot and home to Groveland Elementary, mixes rural homes, small acreage and irrigated farmland. Buyers here usually want space for gardens, animals or equipment while keeping a short drive into Blackfoot for work and errands.
Riverton Road area
Neighborhoods along Riverton Road include newer subdivisions and older homes, and the city has proposed rebuilding the road with a center turn lane and sidewalks. Buyers are often local workers or commuters who want a newer house and quick access to the highway.
Your Idaho broker
Mike Heslop
Founder, Principal Broker & Owner of JupiDoor
Mike founded JupiDoor to price real estate the way he thought it should be priced. He is a REALTOR® and the licensed broker behind every Idaho home we put on the MLS.
- Licensed full time since
- January 2015
- Idaho licenses
- DB54652 · Brokerage 1071281
- Member of
- Boise Regional Realtors
- Career totals
- 500+ closed transactions · $300 million
Flat Rate Selling Packages for Idaho Sellers
MLS Starter
- Listing on your local MLS
- Listed on Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
- Listed on Local Broker Websites
- Access to all real estate documents
- Comparable Properties
- All phone calls directed towards you
- 10 Photos listed on the MLS
- 5 Free MLS changes
- 1 Open house posting
$399
Sign UpMLS Premium
- Listing on your local MLS
- Listed on Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
- Listed on Local Broker Websites
- Access to all real estate documents
- Comparable Properties
- All phone calls directed towards you
- 60 Photos listed on the MLS
- Unlimited open house postings
- Unlimited MLS changes
- Offer Reviews and Consulting
- Handling of paperwork
$499
Sign UpFull Service Realtor
- Listing on your local MLS
- Listed on Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
- Listed on Local Broker Websites
- Access to all real estate documents
- We handle all paperwork
- Comparable Properties
- We take all phone calls
- Unlimited photos on the MLS (as many as the MLS allows)
- Unlimited open house postings
- Unlimited MLS changes
- Full negotiation Support
- One-on-one Virtual meeting
- For Sale Sign
- Lockbox
How it works
Listing in Idaho, step by step
Five steps from picking a package to closing. Everything in between happens in your account.
- 1
Choose a package
Pick from MLS Starter, MLS Premium, Full Service Realtor, and add anything else you want. You pay once, when you sign up.
- 2
Complete the online listing
Your address, price, property details, photos and MLS information all go in through your dashboard, at whatever pace suits you.
- 3
We put it on the MLS
A licensed broker reviews what you entered and publishes the listing to your local MLS, which feeds Zillow, Realtor.com and local broker sites.
- 4
Showings and offers
Buyers and their agents reach you through the listing. On MLS Premium and Full Service Realtor we read the offers with you before you sign anything.
- 5
Close and keep your equity
There is no listing-side commission taken out of your sale — only the Full Service Realtor package adds 0.5% at closing.
Your Potential Savings
Set your Idaho sale price to see what a 3% listing-side commission would cost you, and what you keep instead.
Traditional listing commission at 3%
$15,000
Most you could keep
$14,601
with MLS Starter at $399
MLS Starter
You keep$14,601
You pay $399
MLS Premium
You keep$14,501
You pay $499
Full Service Realtor
You keep$12,001
You pay $2,999 ($499 + 0.5% at Closing)
What you payWhat you keep
An estimate of the listing side only. A buyer’s agent commission, if you offer one, is separate.
FAQ
Blackfoot questions
- There are 3 packages: MLS Starter at $399, MLS Premium at $499, Full Service Realtor at $499 plus 0.5% at closing. The package price is paid up front, when you sign up, instead of a listing commission. A buyer's agent commission, if you choose to offer one, is separate and is yours to set.
- Blackfoot homes are listed on the Snake River MLS. In Idaho, JupiDoor lists on the Intermountain MLS, Pocatello MLS and Snake River MLS, so your home goes on the one that covers your area, and from there to Zillow, Realtor.com and local broker websites.
- Two districts serve the Blackfoot area. Blackfoot School District 55 runs Blackfoot High School, Independence High School, Mountain View Middle School and elementary schools such as Groveland, Ridgecrest and Wapello. Snake River School District 52 runs Snake River High School and Snake River Middle School and serves areas outside the main city. The line does not follow city limits, so check a specific address with the Bingham County assessor or the districts before advertising school assignments.
- The City of Blackfoot Water Department supplies drinking water from nine wells through about 100 miles of pipe, with a 2.2-million-gallon reservoir. In 2026 the city adopted a water conservation proclamation and put its parks on scheduled watering days. Lawn sprinkler systems tied to city water need backflow protection under the city's cross-connection program. Properties outside city limits often rely on private wells and canal irrigation shares instead.
- The Eastern Idaho State Fair is held each year at the fairgrounds in Blackfoot, off Highway 91 and Royal Street, and brings large regional crowds. The grounds also host events year-round, such as Bingham County Dirt Dayz. Homeowners near the fairgrounds get more traffic and noise during fair week in late summer. Some buyers value being close to events, and the city issues licenses for fair-related vendors. Sellers near the grounds should plan showings and open houses around the fair.
- That is your call. Many sellers still offer something toward the buyer's agent to keep their home competitive, but it is optional, and since August 17, 2024 the offer can no longer be published on the MLS. You record what you are willing to offer when you set up your listing, and it is shared with buyer agents directly rather than on the listing. Whatever you offer, the listing-side savings are yours.
Ready to list your Blackfoot home?
Pick a package and start your listing online, or call and we will walk you through it.
Or call and text 801-864-3449
