Random Mountain Town of the Week

May 28, 2025

Welcome back to Random Mountain Towns!

This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Wallace, Idaho!

Fast Facts about Wallace:

  • Population: 825 (2023)

  • Nickname: "The Center of the Universe": Declared by a former mayor of Wallace, taking advantage of a scientific study that supposedly indicated the geographic center of the universe could not be disproved as being in Wallace. It's a fun and quirky aspect of the town's character.

  • Elevation: 2,854 feet

  • Year Founded: 1884

  • Distance to Closest Larger City: 48 miles from Coeur d’Alene and 80 miles to Spokane, WA (1 hour, 20 minute drive)

Homes for Sale in Wallace:

Zillow: According to Zillow, as of May 2025:

The average home value in Wallace, ID is $254,532, which is up 2.6% over the past year.

Click on each to see the full listing!

1706 Nine Mile Rd, Wallace, ID 83873 | MLS #24-11255 | Zillow

This 4008 square feet Single Family home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It is located at 1706 Nine Mile Rd, Wallace, ID.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/1706-Nine-Mile-Rd-Wallace-ID-83873/114125357_zpid

612 Pearl St, Wallace, ID 83873 | MLS #24-10005 | Zillow

This 1468 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located at 612 Pearl St, Wallace, ID.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/612-Pearl-St-Wallace-ID-83873/114128392_zpid

2122 Nine Mile Rd #B, Wallace, ID 83873 | MLS #25-4755 | Zillow

This 3200 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located at 2122 Nine Mile Rd #B, Wallace, ID.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/2122-Nine-Mile-Rd-B-Wallace-ID-83873/451822896_zpid

Closest Ski Resort:

Lookout Pass is only 14 miles from Wallace.

  • 1,023 acres of skiable terrain

  • 5 lifts

  • 450 inches of annual snowfall!

Events in Wallace:

Depot Day:

  • Celebrates the historic Northern Pacific Depot with activities, entertainment, and a car show.

Paw Parade:

  • Event held to raise money for the Shoshone Pet Rescue.

Where to Stay in Wallace:

Here’s an beautiful old chapel that has been turned into an Airbnb! It is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

Home in Wallace · ★4.81 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 bath

★THE CHURCH HOUSE★ Stay in historic Wallace church

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Hiking Near Wallace:

  • Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes: This extensive paved rail-trail offers easy, scenic walking or biking through diverse landscapes. You can access sections from Wallace.

Here are some other popular trails in the Wallace area:

  • Pulaski Tunnel Trail: A moderate interpretive trail following the historic route of Edward Pulaski and his crew during the Great Fire of 1910, leading to the tunnel entrance.

  • Old River Road Trail #145: This trail follows the Coeur d'Alene River and offers a generally easy to moderate experience for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

  • Wardner Peak Trail: A challenging loop trail near Kellogg (a short drive west of Wallace) with significant elevation gain and rewarding views of the Silver Valley.

  • Moon Pass Trail #197: This trail traverses the historic Moon Pass area, offering a moderate to challenging hike with potential for scenic views.

Copper Basin Trail: A moderate to strenuous trail that climbs through forested terrain and offers access to the Copper Basin area.

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