52 E 1st S, Paris, ID 83261

The Nye House is a rare, historically significant, and magical property nestled in the heart of historic Paris, Idaho. Located just minutes from Bear Lake, this charming farmhouse is known by some locals as the fairy tale house. Built by English immigrant and skilled carpenter James Nye, the Idaho Daily Statesman once noted that the Nye House was quite an ornament to our town. James Nye was a skilled carpenter who was called to the Bear Lake Valley in 1877 for his craftsmanship and contributed to some of the areas most significant early buildings, including the first chapel in Paris and the Paris Tabernacle. The Nye House, which he began shortly after arriving in Paris, was completed in 1884. The home was originally a one-room structure with a lean-to kitchen. The home grew along with his family-which eventually included nine children. Inside the house, much of his original woodwork remains intact, including hand-turned interior banisters and trim. Both interior woodwork and exterior architectural elements such as the ornate brackets, balustrade, and the scalloped door hood have been faithfully restored. The overdoor on the east side-featuring buttons, dropped finials, and appliqu-is a standout example of his artistry. The original dining table-handcrafted by James Nye-has been preserved and is included in the home. His original woodworking shed still stands, complete with many of his tools, offering a rare and tangible connection to the past. Over the past thirty years, the