| Factor | Trilogy Valor | Cadence at Bainbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kuna (Canyon County) | Meridian (Ada County) |
| Price Range | $356K+ | $500K–$700K |
| Homes | 970 planned | 200 established |
| County tax rate (est.) | ~0.88% | ~0.76% |
| Annual tax — $550K home after exemption | ~$3,740 | ~$3,230 |
| Golf | 36-hole master plan | None |
| Pickleball | 6 dedicated courts | Yes — verify count |
| Indoor pool | Lap pool (verify status) | Yes — year-round |
| Clubhouse size | 10,000 sq ft Social Club | Smaller — full Cadence package |
| Construction | Active — newer phases | Established |
| Social calendar | Building | Active from day one |
| To downtown Boise | ~25 min | ~15 min |
| BOI Airport | ~20 min | ~25 min |
The choice between Trilogy Valor and Cadence at Bainbridge is almost entirely about golf and indoor pool. If you are a golfer who wants the largest resort amenity campus in the Treasure Valley with a 36-hole plan, choose Trilogy Valor. If you want year-round indoor swimming confirmed open now, Meridian convenience, Ada County tax rates, and an established community you can walk into with an active social calendar, choose Cadence at Bainbridge. The Canyon County tax premium at Trilogy Valor is approximately $510/year on a $550K home — real but not decisive. The lower entry price at Trilogy Valor ($356K vs $500K) partially offsets this. The 20-year property tax difference between the two is approximately $10,200 — meaningful but swamped by the equity conversion math for California buyers choosing between either community.
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