Atlas Waterfront turned a century-old lumber mill into Coeur d'Alene's newest riverfront neighborhood, with new homes set beside one of the city's best public parks.
From mill to neighborhood
For nearly 100 years the Atlas Mill cut cedar and pine boards on the north bank of the Spokane River. It closed in 2005. In 2018 the City of Coeur d'Alene bought 47 acres of the site, and a land swap grew the project to about 70 acres, redeveloped through the city's urban renewal agency, ignite cda.
About 24.5 acres were kept as public open space, along with about 3,780 feet of public river shoreline. Street names like Top Saw, Lumber and Heartwood, and the mill's original flywheels set into the park, keep the history in view.
The lifestyle
Atlas Mill Park anchors the neighborhood: 12.5 acres with an accessible swim area and kayak launch, a water dog park, a playground and a picnic shelter. The North Idaho Centennial Trail runs through, about three miles from downtown Coeur d'Alene, and keeps going all the way to Spokane.
The real estate
The plan calls for single-family homes, townhomes, multifamily residences and a small commercial district. Atlas Building Group built many of the first custom homes, and Toll Brothers added a collection of four-bedroom townhomes with rooftop or covered decks.
From 2023 to 2026, townhomes listed from the upper $700,000s and custom homes from about $950,000 to over $3 million. Every build goes through the community's design review.
Buying or selling at Atlas Waterfront
In a new neighborhood, the builder, the phase and the lot position on the river all shape value. If Atlas Waterfront fits the life you're after, let's talk.