One Zip, Two Housing Markets
Few Boise zips split their personality like 83706. West of Broadway, the blocks around Boise State are thick with 1930s–60s houses that long ago became student rentals. East and south — Parkcenter, Ivywild, the streets running toward the river greenbelt — the same eras of housing are owner-occupied family homes, many freshly remodeled. Same bones, very different owners, and Wood Windows Inc works for both.
For the Landlords
Campus-area rentals live a hard life, and their windows show it: painted-shut sashes, cracked panes, foggy 1990s vinyl, and openings that leak enough winter air to generate tenant complaints. Replacement here is a business decision, and we treat it like one. Durable vinyl — we typically spec Milgard Tuscany for its lifetime warranty — installed in a single day between tenants, with a firm quote up front so the numbers you pencil are the numbers you pay. Because our installers are Wood Windows employees rather than subcontractors, you're not coordinating with strangers around your tenants' schedules.
For the Homeowners
Parkcenter and Ivywild owners tend to call us about comfort: a bedroom that bakes on summer evenings, a dining room that's chilly all winter, glass that fogged years ago. The fix is the same physics we apply everywhere in zone 5B — U-factor of 0.30 or better, solar-heat-gain coatings matched to each elevation — delivered in a window that suits the house. Older character homes near the river often justify stepping up to fiberglass or wood-look options; our Southeast Boise page covers the wider area in more depth.
Why 83706 Calls Us First
We've been doing this in Boise for 46 years, our shop in Garden City is about ten minutes up the connector, and our process hasn't changed: a free in-home measure, an honest recommendation from a company that carries multiple brands, and a written quote that holds. Pricing detail is in our cost guide; the fast path is (208) 376-2200.
Frequently Asked Questions
I rent to students near BSU. Can windows go in between semesters?
That's exactly how we schedule it for most campus-area landlords. Manufacturer lead times run 3–8 weeks, so if we measure in late spring, installation lands cleanly in the summer vacancy window. Most of these houses are 6–10 openings and finish in a day.
Our Ivywild house has a mix of original wood windows and cheap 1990s vinyl. Do we match everything?
You don't have to, but most owners choose to unify. Mixed-era windows mean mixed sightlines, mixed colors, and two aging curves. We'll quote replacing only the failed units and the whole house side by side; on a typical 83706 bungalow the whole-house premium is smaller than people expect because mobilization is already paid for.
Does living near Broadway change what glass you'd recommend?
Somewhat. On openings facing Broadway or Federal Way traffic we suggest upgraded glass packages and meticulous perimeter sealing for sound. On the quiet interior streets, standard dual-pane Low-E is plenty. It's an opening-by-opening decision, which is why we measure and walk the house before quoting.
Last reviewed 2026-07-05 by Wood Windows Inc — (208) 376-2200