$630,274Average Value$364Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
A largely residential neighborhood with a mountain backdrop
With a collection of well-kept homes and highly rated schools, Valley Unit is a comfortable suburban neighborhood set in western Bozeman. Access to the city’s commercial districts and major roads add convenient perks to this predominantly residential neighborhood. "The schools are right there and it has a suburban feel to it," says Jessy Gustafson, resident and broker with Bozeman Real Estate Group. The majestic Rocky Mountains can also be seen from Valley Unit, making it not only a pleasant neighborhood but a picturesque one.
The homes of Valley Unit are surrounded by mature shade trees.
A beautiful wooden welcome sign greets visitors to Valley Unit and Bozeman.
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Suburban homes settled on manicured lawns
Valley Unit has several condos, bungalows, Craftsmans and ranch-style houses. Homes sit behind narrow sidewalks with large swaths of manicured lawns, and they are separated by private driveways. Vaulted ceilings, distinct triangular roofs and dormer windows are common design features. "Homes are a bit newer and more contemporary, and some of them lean toward the cookie-cutter look," Gustafson says. Costs for a single-family home range between $484,000 to $940,000, and properties will typically spend 25 days on the market before selling.
Early 21st century Craftsman inspired homes offer a fresh look to Valley Unit.
Some of the newer homes in Valley Unit have a Craftsman inspired look.
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Cajun cuisine, noodle bowls and grocery shopping
Most people travel outside of Valley Unit to shop and dine. Café Zydeco brings Bayou flavors to Bozeman through its beignets, po’ boys and gumbo. Bozeman Hokkaido RAMEN House serves noodle bowls with fun names like The Porky Pig and Let Me Shoyu Something. Local brewery Montana Ale Works keeps dozens of beers and spirits on tap inside a former freight house and even composts 100% of its food waste. Visits to Rosauers Supermarkets and Town & Country Foods Ferguson can take care of grocery runs. Gallatin Valley Mall offers a food court and different retailers for everything from books and apparel to groceries and banking.
Valley Unit residents enjoy stopping by Hokkaido Ramen House for lunch.
Valley Unit residents can get everything on their grocery list at the nearby Rosauers.
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Traveling from Valley Unit to beyond
Highway 191 is the most significant local roadway, and it runs along the south end of Valley Unit. Drivers can use this scenic route to commute as well as reach the western entrance of Yellowstone National Park, which is about 90 miles away. Streamline buses also serve the area. Passengers coming in from Valley Unit can use the Goldline route, which makes several stops along N Ferguson Avenue. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 9 miles away. The nearest medical facilities are Bozeman Primary Care and BestMed Urgent Care, both just off Highway 191 and about 1 mile away.
Highly rated schools and Montana State University
Hyalite Elementary is rated A-minus by Niche. Sacajawea Middle School is rated A. For students who want to attend college but also prefer to stay close to home, top-tier research school Montana State University is the largest in the state and boasts over 250 academic programs.
Bozeman High School provides a great education for Valley Unit students.
Sacajawea Middle School serves the students of Valley Unit.
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Parks for walks, picnics and the pups
Parks around Valley Unit suit different outdoor moods. Valley Unit Park was formerly a patch ridden with weeds until residents in the nineties envisioned a mass improvement and paid for it themselves to make it happen. Today, its attractive landscape and paved pathways are great for leisurely strolls, moderate jogs and challenging hikes. Wildlife like deer, rabbits and various birds can be spotted here as well. Ferguson Meadows has a playground and open grassy areas for picnics, while Valley West Park includes trails, a sand volleyball pit and a fishing lake. Dog-owners can play with their pups at the swimming beach at Lewis and Bark Dog Park or the larger dog park at Gallatin County Regional Park.
Valley Unit joggers and hikers can find several trails in and near their homes.
A Valley Unit jogger enjoys her morning run around the nearby park.
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Schools
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Valley Unit
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Valley Unit Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley Unit, Bozeman sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Valley Unit, Bozeman over the last 12 months is $537,500, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$619,000
Median Sale Price
$537,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$630,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$462,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$499,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$364
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
542
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,826
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,425
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,454
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,594
Median Age
38
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,018
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$118,574
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
70.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.2%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
