Uptown Butte
Variety of styles from the late 1800s to 1920s
Back in the mining days, workers lived in Uptown houses and walked to work. Most of these homes maintain their original Victorian or Romanesque facades but have modern upgrades. “Every home is different and has a uniqueness to it,” Plute says. “While they have updated, they’ve kept their original charm; you can see the light fixtures, the stained pictures and the brass metals since there weren’t other metals back then.” When built, Uptown homes came with sheds meant for horses and carriages. Nowadays, those sheds wouldn’t fit a car, so it’s common for people to park on the street. Since Uptown is on a hill, it’s not the easiest area to walk around, especially during wintertime. Prices range from $90,000 for a duplex or fixer-upper to $550,000 for a large Italianate home or craftsman bungalow. Some renovated homes spanning more than 5,000 square feet can cost up to $800,000. This neighborhood received a 6 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, two points higher than the national average.
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Nearby to Big Butte Open Space Recreation Area
Uptown Butte has several tiny pocket parks and larger green spaces nearby. Scown Fields and Cherokee Park sit along Copper Street; Scown Fields hosts baseball and softball games, while Cherokee Park has a playground and fields. Sioux Park has a basketball court and playground, and Big Butte Open Space Recreation Area is one of the area’s most prominent landmarks. More than 49 million years ago, it held an active volcano, but now carved in the hills is the letter “M,” a city landmark. Hikers and bikers can trek on a variety of trails or, when snow falls, people sled down the hill. “We’re in the Rocky Mountains, so you can travel within ten minutes to reach any hiking trail,” Plute says. “You’re there in ten minutes for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation.” BA&P Hill Trail is meant to challenge bikers and hikers with its 4 miles of paved and dirt pathways.
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Plentiful restaurants on Broadway and Granite Street
Uptown has a collection of restaurants between Broadway and Granite streets. Saturday Donuts is only open on the weekends, serving gourmet donuts and espresso beverages. Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub is a family-owned Seattle-based chain serving Irish dishes like boxty cakes and shepherd’s pie. Uptown Café is among the city’s best spots for upscale, white tablecloth service. Soups, salads and sandwiches are on the menu at lunchtime, and seafood and steak are served at dinner. Excelsior Meats sells fresh poultry and red meat cuts, while Safeway covers all other grocery needs. Along Broadway Street are a handful of antique shops, boutiques and hobby stores selling goods highlighting the city’s heritage and history. The Butte Copper Company sells mugs, knick-knacks and kitchen utensils made from copper, a tribute to the city’s booming days.
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Home to The Original Mine
Landmarks and museums are situated throughout most of Uptown, including the Original Mine, where copper and silver were produced more than a century ago. The repurposed area now hosts the Montana Folk Festival and the An Ri Ra Irish Festival; the folk festival, held in July, brings in more than 200 artists, performers and dancers for three days. The An Ri Ra Festival celebrates Irish Catholic culture with dancing, performers and food.William Clark, one of Butte’s three “Copper Kings,” established the Original Mine in 1878. Clark owned a mansion south of the mine on Granite Avenue, a large Victorian and Queen Anne structure that’s now a bed and breakfast. The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge is a former church turned entertainment area with 500 upper and ground-level seats. Today, it hosts weekly performances, musicians and plays. Dumas Brothel was the longest-running brothel in the country until it shut down in 1982. Now, it offers public tours and paranormal events on selected occasions.
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14 sports activities every year
Students may start their education at John F. Kennedy Elementary, which serves prekindergarten through sixth grade and is considered the last school on the “Hill.” Next up is East Middle School for seventh and eighth grade. Butte High School has more than 14 sports teams in a given year. All three schools earn a C-plus from Niche.
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Close to major employers
Since most people work in Butte, they’re not far from major employers like Northwestern Energy, Silver-Bow County and the Butte School District. These employers and other parts of Butte are accessible via Main Street. Several Butte bus stops are located on Granite Street. Interstate 15 is 2 miles away and connects to Interstate 90. I-15 runs to Helena, about 70 miles away, and I-90 connects to Bozeman, 86 miles east.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Valerie Nielson
Valerie Nielson
Century 21 Shea Realty
(406) 221-1889
58 Total Sales
3 in Uptown Butte
$58K - $235K Price Range
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Diana Hafemeyer
Diana Hafemeyer
Tamara Williams and Company
(406) 518-7848
39 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Butte
$77,000 Price
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Marge Tucker
Marge Tucker
Century 21 Shea Realty
(406) 797-6419
46 Total Sales
3 in Uptown Butte
$155K - $225K Price Range
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Jennifer Jollie
Jennifer Jollie
Century 21 Shea Realty
(406) 792-7860
50 Total Sales
4 in Uptown Butte
$43K - $449K Price Range
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Joe Duval
Joe Duval
Montana Life Real Estate
(406) 518-7622
128 Total Sales
1 in Uptown Butte
$249,000 Price
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Gina Ossello
Gina Ossello
Responds QuicklyMcLeod Real Estate Group, LLC
(406) 792-2443
140 Total Sales
3 in Uptown Butte
$136K - $195K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Uptown Butte | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Uptown Butte Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown Butte, Butte sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown Butte, Butte over the last 12 months is $358,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$426,000
Median Sale Price
$358,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$646,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$625,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$322
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
672
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1901
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,895
On par with the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,054
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
672
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,567
Median Age
36
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,410
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
25.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
31''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 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.
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