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

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Housing Prices in Helena, MT

How much do homes in Helena, MT cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 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

Helena is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since March 2024

At the same time last year, Helena was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Helena is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

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.
$462,000$244/SqFt
+$23,655
+5.4%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Helena have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Helena was $462,000 in March 2025, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $244.

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
Clancy
+18.4%
Helena
+5.4%

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.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$223.5K$239.3K
+7.1%
2$341.2K$300K
-12.1%
3$428.2K$440K
+2.7%
4$486K$524.9K
+8.0%
5$618.8K$680K
+9.9%

Summary: Helena housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +7.1%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -12.1%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +8.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +9.9%.

How does Helena, MT compare with other places?

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Helena, MT

Housing supply in Helena, MT

How many homes are available in 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
243Last MonthMar 2025
2092 months agoFeb 2025
+16.3 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Helena real estate market had 243 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 16.3 % increase compared to Feb 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
33Last MonthMar 2025
332 months agoFeb 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

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.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
137
+133.3%
23344
+33.3%
37990
+13.9%
46364
+1.6%
53138
+22.6%

Summary: Helena housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +133.3%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +13.9%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +1.6%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +22.6%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 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 Price7 Homes

At Asking Price7 Homes

Under Asking Price19 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Helena, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 33 homes were sold or pending in Helena in March 2025, the same as the previous month. Of the 33 sold homes, 58% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Helena, MT

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days12 Homes

30 – 90 Days17 Homes

Over 90 Days4 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During March 2025, 33 homes were sold in Helena; 36% of homes were sold within 30 days, 52% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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
53 DaysThis YearMar 2025
72 Days1 year agoMar 2024
-26.2 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Helena had an average listing age of 53 days in Mar 2025, down by 26.2% 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 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

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: 4/10/2025, 6:20:54 PM 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: 4/10/2025, 6:20:50 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.