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Meridian, ID · Ada County · Brighton Homes · 55+ · Gated

Cadence at Paramount

Gated Brighton Homes Cadence community within the Paramount master plan in northwest Meridian — 196 homes, pool, bocce, pickleball, and access to Paramount’s master amenities. The most gated and most affordable of the three Cadence communities.

196Homes
~$175/moHOA / Month
$450K–$650KPrice Range
~0.76%Ada Co. Tax
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Overview

Cadence at Paramount is a gated 55+ community within the popular Paramount master plan in northwest Meridian. At 196 homes it’s the smallest Cadence community in the market, giving it a more intimate scale than Bainbridge or Century Farm. The Paramount master plan amenities — including Paramount’s resort pool and community center — supplement the Cadence-specific clubhouse.

The gated entry and slightly lower price point make Paramount the choice for buyers who want Cadence’s Brighton quality and the Paramount neighborhood feel, with a smaller community scale than the other options.

Idaho Homestead Exemption — Apply After ClosingIdaho’s homestead exemption reduces taxable value by 50%, capped at a $125,000 reduction. On a $550K home in Ada County, this saves approximately $850–$950/year in property tax. File with the Ada County Assessor after closing — it renews automatically each year thereafter. Ada County effective rate after exemption: ~0.76%. Canyon County: ~0.68%.
Idaho Retirement Income Deduction — $95,870 for Married FilersIdaho allows a $95,870 deduction on qualified retirement income for married filers 65+, including pension, IRA, and 401(k) distributions. Social Security is fully exempt. For most retired couples, this eliminates Idaho income tax entirely. Idaho’s flat income tax rate is 5.8% — the deduction is the offset that makes the effective burden near zero for typical retirees.

Amenities

Gated entry
Clubhouse with pool and fitness center
Bocce ball courts
Pickleball courts
Walking trails
Access to Paramount master amenities
Lawn care included in HOA

True Monthly Cost

All-in monthly cost — $525K Cadence at Paramount home

HOA fee~$175/mo
Ada Co. tax (after homestead exemption, ~0.76%)~$245/mo
Homeowners insurance (Idaho — low risk)~$110–$155/mo
Utilities (Idaho Power — low rates)~$145–$195/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$675–$770/mo

Right For / Not Right For

Good fit if you:

  • Want gated community in the Cadence portfolio
  • Want smaller intimate scale vs larger Cadence communities
  • Want Paramount master plan location and amenities
  • Lower entry price than Bainbridge or Century Farm

Not right if you:

  • Want indoor pool (→ Cadence at Bainbridge)
  • Want golf (→ Trilogy Valor)
  • Want largest social calendar (→ Cadence at Bainbridge)

Questions About Cadence at Paramount?

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