If you're looking for a flexible commercial property in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, this is worth a serious look. 1021 NW 8th Street is a 6,694 square foot building on 1.49 acres in the core of Old Town Meridian. It’s a former religious/community use building that’s been updated and well maintained over the years, and it's now wide open in terms of what it could be used for—religious, medical, office, educational, daycare, specialized care, events/venue, etc. It’s zoned L-O (Light Office), which in Meridian is one of the more flexible commercial zones for professional and low-impact community use. The building is in great shape. It's clean, well-laid-out, and move-in ready. If you're an owner-user looking for a turnkey facility without the headache of major build-out or permitting delays, this checks a lot of boxes.
The building is single-level, which is a plus for accessibility and future adaptability. It has a layout that includes a large sanctuary, large conference rooms, some smaller rooms that can be used as offices or classrooms, and restrooms, storage, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen/break area. The structure itself is sound, HVAC is updated, electrical is modern, and some lighting was updated as part of the renovation. The exterior, as well as the interior, have been fully re-painted and refreshed. All of the carpet is brand new. The shingles were replaced in 2018. Ceiling heights are comfortable—not industrial tall, but perfectly appropriate for office or service use. Depending on your plans, you could keep the current setup or easily reconfigure it to suit your operations.
Where this property really starts to separate itself is with the land. The lot is nearly 1.5 acres, and roughly an acre of that is still open and undeveloped. That kind of land-to-building ratio is hard to find in this part of Meridian, especially this close to downtown. There's plenty of room for future development, additional structures, more parking, outdoor use, or even a full expansion of the existing building footprint if your plans call for it. Whether you're planning phased growth, a multi-use setup, or simply want to future-proof your investment, the flexibility here is a major value-add.
Parking is another huge advantage. The lot offers approximately 100 spaces, which translates to nearly 15 car spaces per 1,000 SF—well above what you typically find in this area. That makes this site viable for higher traffic uses like medical offices, counseling centers, group education programs, or community service providers where parking volume is critical. Even if your use doesn’t require all that parking, it opens the door for shared use agreements, future development, or simply having breathing room for your clients and staff.
Location-wise, it’s tough to beat. This site sits in a quiet neighborhood setting just off Meridian’s downtown core, and it has excellent access to I-84, Eagle Road, and all major east-west arterials. The Village at Meridian is just a few minutes away. You’ve got city services, restaurants, and residential neighborhoods all around, which creates a very usable, real-world environment for businesses or organizations that want to be connected to the community without paying top-dollar rates you’d find along Eagle Road or in more congested corridors. For many users, this "just off the main drag" positioning hits the sweet spot: visibility and access without the chaos or premium pricing.
This would be a great setup for a private school, nonprofit, medical user, or any group that wants both space and the ability to grow over time. It could also work well as a headquarters or satellite office for a company that wants to plant a flag in the Treasure Valley market and secure land while prices are still reasonable. From an investment standpoint, the numbers also make sense. At $1,950,000, you're looking at roughly $291/SF for the building—not including the added value of the undeveloped land. For investors or developers looking at the long game, this site gives you a strong initial yield with real upside through repositioning, expansion, or even subdividing in the future (subject to city approval, of course).
In short, 1021 NW 8th Steet is a rare find in today’s market: a fully updated, flexible-use commercial building with serious land upside, strong parking, and a location that supports both current use and future growth. Meridian is continuing to boom, but the Old Town district still offers value, character, and space—three things that are getting harder and harder to find together in one property.
The property is vacant and available now. If you're an owner-user, you can move in and go. If you're an investor, you can lease it up and potentially structure it for multiple tenant types. If you're a developer, you’ve got a clean site, updated building, and enough dirt to work with.
For more information, to schedule a walk-through, or to discuss how this might fit into your plan, contact BP COMMERCIAL at 208-602-6637.