Neighborhoods in Helena, MT

It’s common to see “No Outlet” signs posted at the mouths of side streets in South Hills, a rural area 10 miles outside Helena. South Hills eastern edge is flat and close to Interstate 15, and as the neighborhood goes west, the terrain turns into steep hills that overlook the Helena Valley. The neighborhood is full of dirt roads that branch off

About five miles from Helena, the terrain starts to become greener and more forested, and as the elevation climbs and the landscape changes along Interstate 15, Montana City comes into view. It’s no metropolis, and this town center comprises a handful of restaurants and a small commercial building district, but the country around it represents the

East Helena Valley is mostly open fields and farmland. The gentle landscape lets residents look across the flats from one side of the area to the other. Lake Helena is a short drive away, and fishermen, hunters and birdwatchers head to the water for its rainbow trout, mourning dove and warblers. People also tend to use their land for all sorts of

Located off Highway 287, South East Helena is a small community mostly made up of manufactured homes. Convenience is key in the neighborhood. It’s about 15 miles from the Missouri River, a popular boating and fishing area, and two miles from downtown Helena. Properties in South East Helena tend to be manufactured homes and sell for $50,000 to

Deep in the southwestern slopes of Mount Helena, houses are built on multi-acre lots in a neighborhood called Gulches. “You can buy your own parcel of land and they’re not right beside each other,” says Tara Petersen, a Realtor with Mt Ranch and Home Real Estate. “It’s more of a county feel out there.” Backyards feel more like nature preserves

Under the shadow of Mount Helena lies Upper West Side, a suburb that’s a step outside the mountainside and its hiking trails. "You can walk out of your office door and be on the trails in less than five minutes," says Anita Sherley, a Broker with Big Sky Brokers. Upper West Side is located southwest of Euclid Avenue, one of the city’s main

West Helena Valley is a mix of dusty farm roads, wood post fences, and suburban neighborhoods. “You have country living that’s close to town,” says Blake Mendenhall, a Broker with Bahny Realty and life-long Montana residents who lives in nearby Clancy. “You’re within about 10 minutes of all Helena’s stores and restaurants.” Mountains make up the

Mountain View Meadows, about 5 miles outside Helena, is one of the area’s few planned communities. “It’s a good little neighborhood,” says Maria Demaray, a broker with Big Sky Brokers, LLC, who’s sold homes in Helena. “The people who live there love it, and there are a lot of walking paths.” The neighborhood is well-placed for exploring Helena’s

Upper East Side is a quiet residential pocket that’s centered among some of the best shopping, dining and hiking that the city has to offer. “You’re still very much in town, it’s doesn’t feel like suburbia,” says Maria Demaray, a Broker with Big Sky Brokers. “But there isn’t a lot of traffic. The side streets are quiet, you see kids riding their

North Central is a Helena suburb that’s close to the highway, shopping centers and a golf course. “You’d move there for the shopping. There’s a plethora of things to do out there,” says Laurie Koutnik, a Broker/owner with Capital City Realty. The neighborhood is known for its convenience, whether it’s to stores and restaurants, or the trails

Not only is Helena’s North West neighborhood close to events at the fairgrounds, shopping and dining, but it’s also a convenient place to live for golfers with the Bill Roberts Golf Course right next door. With easy access to some of the best community and cultural aspects Helena has to offer, North West is a good place to settle and become a

South Central, in Helena, is a little different, from the houses and location to the community spirit. “It’s pretty eclectic,” says Maria Demaray, a broker with Big Sky Brokers who’s sold homes in Helena. “There's a mix of older Victorians and cottages or bungalows, and it’s got tighter spaces so you have a very communal vibe. It’s also very

Lower West Side is a small Helena suburban neighborhood near parks, golf courses and Mount Helena. Homes tend to be well-maintained, and it's known as a well-established community. “People are pretty real and hard-working over here,” says Laurie Koutnik, a Broker/owner with Capital City Realty and 25-year Helena resident. “They spend money to take

Lower East Side is a an up and coming neighborhood that's home to three parks, and is only two miles north of Mount Ascension and Mount Helena. “The city has been investing in Lower East Side,” says Maria Demaray, a Broker with Big Sky Brokers who’s sold homes in Helena. “Helena College has a great campus over there.” The college has elements that

One of Helena’s smaller neighborhoods, North East is located off Interstate 15 and close to a major shopping center. Much of the neighborhood is made up of commercial buildings and a popular shopping center. “You’re five minutes to all the shopping, that’s a huge deal,” says Blake Mendenhall, a Broker with Bahny Realty and lifelong Montana