Idaho mansion goes to auction; owner pledges proceeds to St Jude, Mayo Clinic

A sprawling Idaho estate with sweeping Snake River views is taking an unusual route to its next owner. A news report by PR Newswire states that after previously being offered for $3.86 million, the 5.3-acre riverfront property in American Falls will be sold without reserve on September 17, 2026, with the final sale price determined entirely by the highest bidder. Even more unusually, the proceeds will serve a charitable purpose, with the owner pledging to split them equally between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Mayo Clinic, adds the online report.A rare piece of Snake River waterfrontThe online report explains it as a rare piece located at 2595 Highway 39, which occupies a substantial stretch of the Snake River, with approximately 370 feet of waterfrontage. The combination of acreage, river access and the scale of the residence makes it an unusual offering in southeastern Idaho’s luxury market.