Why Live in Helena Valley Southeast
Helena Valley Southeast is a neighborhood characterized by rolling farmland and distant mountain views. The landscape features underground irrigation canals and tall grass around telephone poles and wire fences along the straight roads. The area is close to East Helena and about five miles from Helena proper. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, boating, and hunting at Lake Helena or hiking around the Helena Valley Reservoir. For more challenging trails, Mount Helena offers hiking and mountain biking just outside the city limits. The neighborhood consists of subdivisions with ranch-style and contemporary homes on plots around an acre or less, alongside larger farmhouses with mountain views. Properties range from $350,000 to over $1 million for newly built homes on multi-acre lots. The area is served by East Helena schools, which have a high rating.
Residents typically use cars or trucks to get around, with Helena proper, Helena Regional Airport, Interstate 15, and St. Peter’s Health all about five miles away. The Lewis and Clark Fairground hosts events like the Last Chance Stampede and Fair, featuring live music, rodeo performances, and antique cars, as well as seasonal events like Fall Fest. Nearby East Helena offers shops and restaurants, including Creative Stitches, The Man Store, Smith’s Place, Leilani’s Lattes, and Missouri River Brewing Company. Helena, also about five miles away, provides additional dining options like Shellie’s Country Café and grocery stores such as Van’s Thriftway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helena Valley Southeast a good place to live?
Helena Valley Southeast is a good place to live. Helena Valley Southeast is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It is sparse in population with 0.8 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $80,632 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Helena Valley Southeast are home owners, with 16.4% of residents renting and 83.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Helena Valley Southeast can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Helena Valley Southeast neighborhood guide.
Is Helena Valley Southeast, MT a safe neighborhood?
Helena Valley Southeast, MT is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Helena Valley Southeast?
The median home price in Helena Valley Southeast is $599,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $120,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $134K a year to afford the median home price in Helena Valley Southeast. The average household income in Helena Valley Southeast is $81K.
What are the best public schools in Helena Valley Southeast?
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Home Trends in Helena Valley Southeast, MT
On average, homes in Helena Valley Southeast, East Helena sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Helena Valley Southeast, East Helena over the last 12 months is $534,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$534,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$949,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$599,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%