A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity in Helmer to create a home with character, history, and room to make it your own. Formerly known as the iconic Helmer Café and Store, this property offers a rare chance to transform a well-known space into a unique single-family residence. Inside, you’ll find a spacious, commercial-grade kitchen that easily lends itself to a dream home setup—perfect for cooking, hosting, and gathering. The existing layout provides flexibility to design comfortable living areas, open-concept spaces, or cozy private quarters tailored to your vision. The property also features easy year-round road access and ample parking, making everyday living convenient while still enjoying the quiet, small-town setting. There’s room to expand outdoor living spaces, garden, or simply take in the surrounding Idaho landscape. Latah County has approved a Conditional Use Permit for conversion to residential use, giving buyers a strong head start. Final occupancy will require coordination with Planning & Building, but the groundwork is already in place. With its history, space, and versatility, this is a rare opportunity to create a home that truly stands apart—whether as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or something entirely your own in the heart of Helmer.
- Heating:
- Gas, Electric
- Cooling:
- Window/Wall Unit
- Fireplace:
- Wood Stove
- Country:
- US
- State:
- ID
- City:
- Deary
- Zipcode:
- 83823
- Street:
- 5588 Highway 8 E
- Longitude:
- W117° 31' 45.9''
- Latitude:
- N46° 48' 4.2''
- Master Bedroom Level:
- Main
- School District:
- Whitepine Joint School District
- Elementary School:
- Bovill K-3
- Middle School:
- Deary Jr/Sr High
- High School:
- Deary Jr/Sr High
- Status:
- New
- Type:
- Single Family
- Level:
- Single
- Tax Year:
- 2025
- Taxes:
- $749
- Potential Short Sale:
- No
- Age:
- 81+ Years
- Auction:
- No
- Flood Ins Required:
- No
- HUD Owned:
- No
- In Foreclosure:
- No
- Land Size:
- Standard Lot 6000-9999 SF
- Home Owner Exempt:
- No
- HOA Frequency:
- Not Applicable
- Lot Features:
- Public Road, Rolling Topography, Winter Access
- Water:
- Community service
Residential For Sale
5588 Highway 8 E, Deary, Idaho 83823
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Status :
- Active
- Listing ID :
- 98993958
- Price :
- $197,500
- Apx SqFt :
- 1,816 SqFt
- Year Built :
- 1925
- Lot Area :
- 0.16 Acres
- Days on Market :
- 1
- Subdivision :
- 0 Not Applicable
- Update Date :
- 07/14/2026 23:49:06