3.57% VA
$1,550,000
$1,459/mo
9885 Challis Creek Rd.
Challis, ID
5 bd4 ba4,303 sqft
Challis, Idaho
Keep the rate.
Buy the home in Challis.
1 assumable home for sale in Challis, with locked rates from 3.57%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
Median assumable rate
3.57%
vs 7.2% market
$798/mo saved
Median locked rate
3.57%
Across 1 assumable listing
Typical monthly savings
$798
On a $1,550,000 home vs 7.2%
Certified listings
0
Loan terms confirmed with the listing agent
Loan types
VA
Government-backed loans are assumable by law
Verified in Challis
Homes with a rate worth keeping
Inventory snapshot
What’s assumable in Challis right now
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for Idaho. Updated August 2026.
- Active listings
- 1
- Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 3.57%
- Median rate
- 3.57%
- Median list price
- $1,550,000
- Median cash to assume
- $1,327,051
Listings by locked rate
- Under 4%1 home
- 4% – 5%0 homes
- 5% – 6%0 homes
- 6% and up0 homes
Listings by loan type
- VA1 homemedian 3.57%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homes by Challis ZIP code
Nearby markets
More assumable homes in Idaho
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- Kimberly10
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- Emmett8
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- Burley7
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- Garden Valley5
- Fruitland4
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Run your numbers
The cost of waiting in Challis.
A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 3.57%, same balance, 30 years.
You keep every month
$2,800/mo
Over a year$33,603
Monthly payment, side by side
7.2% vs 3.57%
How an assumption works
Three steps. One lower payment.
You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written.
- 01
Find a locked rate
Every listing here carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over. Filter by rate, payment, or down payment.
- 02
Qualify with the servicer
You apply with the current lender, not a new one. Our team handles the paperwork and the timeline.
- 03
Close and keep the rate
The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no rate shopping, no reset to 30 years.
Questions
Assuming a mortgage in Challis
Numbers below come from current Challis inventory and update as listings change.
- How many assumable homes are for sale in Challis?
- As of August 2026, UMe tracks 1 active assumable listing in Challis. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
- What types of assumable loans are available in Challis?
- Current Challis inventory breaks down as VA (1, median 3.57%). FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable by law, which is why they make up nearly all assumable listings. Conventional loans usually carry a due-on-sale clause and cannot be assumed. You do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan, though the seller's entitlement stays tied up unless you substitute your own.
- What is the lowest assumable mortgage rate in Challis right now?
- The lowest rate on an active Challis assumable listing is 3.57%, and the median across all 1 listing is 3.57%. 1 listing is under 4% and 1 is under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.
- How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Challis?
- Across current Challis listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,459 per month versus $2,257 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $798 every month, or $9,574 a year. The savings compound because you also keep the seller's remaining term instead of restarting a 30-year clock.
- How much money do I need to assume a home in Challis?
- When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Challis that gap is currently a median of $1,327,051 on a median list price of $1,550,000. Buyers cover it with cash, a second mortgage, or seller financing; UMe can connect you with lenders who write gap loans behind an assumption.
- Which Challis ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
- The Challis ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 83226 (1). Use the map to draw your own boundary or filter by rate, payment, and down payment inside any of them.
- How long does a mortgage assumption take in Challis?
- Most FHA and VA assumptions close in 45 to 90 days. The loan servicer, not a new lender, underwrites you, and servicer turnaround is the main variable. UMe tracks the file with the servicer and the listing agent so nothing stalls, and every listing shows whether the assumption has already been confirmed with the seller's side.
Ready when you are
Stop overpaying for Challis.
Every listing on the map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in Idaho, or list your own low-rate loan and let buyers come to you.
