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Trilogy Valor vs Cadence at Bainbridge

The two strongest 55+ options in the Treasure Valley — the honest comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

FactorTrilogy ValorCadence at Bainbridge
LocationKuna (Canyon County)Meridian (Ada County)
Price Range$356K+$500K–$700K
Homes970 planned200 established
County tax rate (est.)~0.88%~0.76%
Annual tax — $550K home after exemption~$3,740~$3,230
Golf36-hole master planNone
Pickleball6 dedicated courtsYes — verify count
Indoor poolLap pool (verify status)Yes — year-round
Clubhouse size10,000 sq ft Social ClubSmaller — full Cadence package
ConstructionActive — newer phasesEstablished
Social calendarBuildingActive from day one
To downtown Boise~25 min~15 min
BOI Airport~20 min~25 min

The Math That Matters

20-year property tax comparison — $550K home

Trilogy Valor — Canyon County (0.88%), after exemption~$74,800 cumulative
Cadence at Bainbridge — Ada County (0.76%), after exemption~$64,600 cumulative
20-year Ada County advantage~$10,200
Annual difference on $550K home~$510/yr

The Straight Verdict

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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