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Clancy

Clancy

Neighborhood in Helena, Montana

Lewis & Clark County 59634

$646,035 Average Value
$379 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

A mountain town outside Helena

Clancy is a small rural town about 10 miles from Helena where everybody knows everybody. “I started walking to the center of town [from my house] and it took me a half hour to walk there because I know everybody and kept running into people,” says Laurie Koutnik a Broker/owner with Capital City Realty and Clancy resident. Surrounded by mountain ranges and peaks, nature is a neighbor in Clancy too, and hiking, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors are mainstays for residents. “Sometimes it's very relaxing to see the beauty of the mountains and do nothing,” says Koutnik.

Clancy is nestled into pine covered mountains just outside of Helena Montana.
Clancy is nestled into pine covered mountains just outside of Helena Montana.
Newer developments can be found in Clancy.
Newer developments can be found in Clancy.
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Nature is Clancy's backyard

Clancy is closest to nature, and that’s a big draw for people in town. “People who want to have more of a mountain lifestyle live out here,” says Koutnik. Clancy residents can walk up into the Mount Helena or Elkhorn Mountain ranges, or hop on the Interstate and go to nearby parks, lakes and nature preserves. Park Lake is accessible via local roads, and popular for fishing, hunting and boating. People will drive several hours to visit their favorite outdoor spots, sometimes taking a week off work to hunt, camp and fish at the Bob Marshall Wilderness, about 200 miles away. “The guys will camp out and take their horses along to ride into the wilderness and go hunting,” says Koutnik. The Missouri River, about 25 miles away, is also popular for hiking, hunting and fishing.

Open pastures with grazing cows and expansive space define the scenic beauty around Clancy.
Open pastures with grazing cows and expansive space define the scenic beauty around Clancy.
A mixture of styles makes up this mountain craftsman style home in Clancy.
A mixture of styles makes up this mountain craftsman style home in Clancy.
Boating on the Missouri River is a go-to summer pastime for Clancy locals.
Boating on the Missouri River is a go-to summer pastime for Clancy locals.
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Mountain subdivisions

Even though most homes are located in Clancy's town center off Interstate 15, nature is still all around. “We had a moose walk down all the way the mountain and go to the creek,” says Koutnik. “And he was pretty comfortable with people and dogs.” Properties in Clancy tend to sell for between $500,000 and $1 million, and most plots are on at least an acre of land. Some multi-acre properties that are a few miles away from the town center go for $2.5 through 5 million. Houses are a mix of older ranch homes and bungalows, newer colonial-style, contemporary ranch homes, and multi-million dollar mansions in the hills.

Every home in Clancy’s mountain setting offers a distinctive, unique character.
Every home in Clancy’s mountain setting offers a distinctive, unique character.
East Helena’s rolling hills and pine forests offer breathtaking views just minutes from Clancy.
East Helena’s rolling hills and pine forests offer breathtaking views just minutes from Clancy.
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Clancy Elementary School District

Students start at Clancy Elementary School, which has a B-plus rating on Niche and serves Kindergarten through grade 8. Helena High School has a B rating and a variety of after-school activities for students to enjoy like outdoors, art and ukulele clubs. Clancy’s school kids are also very active, especially when it comes to running. “The kids use the walking paths through the subdivision to get ready for track meets,” says Koutnik.

Getting around Clancy

Interstate 15 runs right through the center of town, so hopping on the road and going to Helena, Yellowstone or the Bob Marshall Wilderness area is simple. “Driving isn’t a big deal here,” says Koutnik. “We grow up doing it." The nearest airport is Helena Regional Airport, and St. Peter’s Health is the nearest hospital. Both are about 15 miles away.

Interstate 15 is Clancy’s main thoroughfare, connecting the town to Helena and beyond.
Interstate 15 is Clancy’s main thoroughfare, connecting the town to Helena and beyond.
The road entering Clancy’s town center welcomes you with picturesque mountain views.
The road entering Clancy’s town center welcomes you with picturesque mountain views.
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Clancy Days every summer

Clancy Days is the biggest event in town. Held annually in June, the neighborhood hosts car shows, vendors, food trucks and a parade.

Burgers at Chubby's, more at Last Chance Gulch

In Clancy, Chubby’s is the go-to for a steak or burger and offers live music in an outdoor pavilion. But for grocery stores and more places to eat, most head into Helena or Montana City, both about 10 miles away down Interstate 15. The Montana City Store offers groceries, while in Helena, the Last Chance Gulch is the place to eat. The restaurants and shops are set up inside historic buildings that were built along a gulch where gold was first discovered in 1864. Firetower Coffee is popular for an early morning coffee or an afternoon lunch, and Windbag Saloon serves burgers and microbrews out of a historic 1882 Italiante building.

Chubby’s Bar and Diner, a local favorite in Clancy.
Chubby’s Bar and Diner, a local favorite in Clancy.
Chubby's Bar and Diner boasts a cozy, timeless interior in Clancy in Montana.
Chubby's Bar and Diner boasts a cozy, timeless interior in Clancy in Montana.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Helena Regional

22 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Clancy US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

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Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$649,900
Median Single Family Price
$975,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$379
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Months of Supply
10.70
Median List Price
$862,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
113
Median Year Built
1998
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,668
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,869
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
105,415

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,283
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,625
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,519

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

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Clancy
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