East Helena Housing Market Report May 2025•Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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Housing Prices in East Helena, MT

How much do homes in East Helena, MT cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is East Helena, MT a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

East Helena is a Seller's Market

Difference Since May 2024

Since last year, East Helena has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

East Helena is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$460,000$263/SqFt
+$500
0.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

The sold price of homes in East Helena has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in East Helena was $460,000 in May 2025, up 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $263.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Helena
+3.5%
East Helena
0.1%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$250K$197.5K
-21.0%
2$326K$310K
-4.9%
3$426K$454.9K
+6.8%
4$550.4K$525.9K
-4.4%
5$775K$732.5K
-5.5%

Summary: East Helena housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -21.0%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -4.9%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -4.4%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -5.5%.

How does East Helena, MT compare with other places?

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East Helena, MT

Housing supply in East Helena, MT

How many homes are available in East Helena, MT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
83Last MonthMay 2025
792 months agoApr 2025
+5.1 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The East Helena real estate market had 83 homes for sale in May 2025, a 5.1 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
23Last MonthMay 2025
142 months agoApr 2025
+64.3 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
254
-20.0%
34652
+13.0%
42017
-15.0%
5810
+25.0%

Summary: East Helena housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -20.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +13.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -15.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in East Helena, MT cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price8 Homes

At Asking Price11 Homes

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in East Helena, expect to pay close to the asking price. 47.8% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in East Helena in May 2025, up by 64.3% month-over-month. Of the 23 sold homes, 17% were sold under asking, 48% were sold at asking, and and 35% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for East Helena, MT

How long does it take to sell a home in East Helena, MT?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days2 Homes

30 – 90 Days13 Homes

Over 90 Days8 Homes

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in East Helena has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2025, 23 homes were sold in East Helena; 9% of homes were sold within 30 days, 57% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 35% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
87 DaysThis YearMay 2025
77 Days1 year agoMay 2024
+13.4 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in East Helena had an average listing age of 87 days in May 2025, up by 13.4% compared to the previous year.

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MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Montana Regional MLS, and Big Sky Country MLS for the period 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2025

IDX The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data exchange (IDX) program of the Montana Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are indicated by detailed information about them such as the name of the listing firms. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Montana Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 6/11/2025, 2:45:30 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
IDXThe data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Gallatin Association of Realtors/Big Sky Country MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Gallatin Association of Realtors/Big Sky Country MLS. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 6/11/2025, 2:45:28 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.