About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 519 1st Street in Helena, MT is listed for $725,000 ($729 per sqft). Built in 1885, the home offers 994 sqft of living space on a 5.23 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1885
  • 5.23 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1885

Amenities

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Listing Description

An extraordinary opportunity to create one of Helena's premier legacy properties. This exceptionally rare 5-acre parcel 5.2-acre parcel in the coveted South Central neighborhood borders Mount Ascension and has preliminary city approval for a second residence, offering the potential for a spectacular custom home with breathtaking views, unmatched trail access, and walkable access to downtown Helena.

With direct access to the Davis Street trailheads and the Little Moab Trail crossing the property, outdoor recreation begins right from your backyard. Tucked at the end of a private cul-de-sac, the existing 2-bedroom, 1-bath home was fully renovated in 2012 and has since been updated with a new combi boiler providing in-floor radiant heat and a brand-new roof.

Enjoy the expansive back deck, 250 SF workshop/shed, treehouse, mature ponderosas, wildflowers, and views of the Sleeping Giant and Cathedral from the upstairs bedroom. Preliminary city approval has been obtained for a second residence, subject to final review and permitting, creating a rare opportunity to enjoy the property today while planning a future custom home.

Don't miss this chance to build your dream home with 360-degree views at the base of Mount Ascension while owning one of the few properties in Helena that combines acreage, walkability, and direct trail access.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,877/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$524
Interest$3,142
Insurance$211

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

519 1st Street

Helena, MT 59601

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

GardenRainGuttersStorage

Property Details

Views

CityMountains

Pool Features

DeckPatioPorch

Parking

On Street

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)Radiant FloorRadiant

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

BuiltInOvenDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 519 1st Street is listed at $725,000 ($729/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,877 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1885, 5.23 acre lot, 2 stories. Exterior Features: Garden, RainGutters, Storage.

This property is listed by Breena Buettner and can be reached at 4062028002.

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Breena Buettner

Agent at Keller Williams Capital Realty

(406) 202-8002

Listed by Keller Williams Capital Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 30074304· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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519 1st Street, Helena, MT 59601

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