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The Richest Hill on Earth
Nicknamed “the Richest Hill on Earth,” Butte served as the heart of the gold and silver mining industry in the 1800s, and later, the American copper boom. The promise of jobs and wealth attracted mining workers to the area from across the globe, and Uptown was where they, and the wealthy businessmen known as the Copper Kings, lived. Today, the neighborhood’s century-old history is still reflected in its homes. “I think what drives many people is the historic properties you find there,” says Jennifer Plute, broker with Fort and Home Realty. “We have quite a few of the true craftsman bungalows; some of the properties date to the 1900s and 1920s.” Residents here are also near locally owned restaurants, retail establishments, museums and old mining sites.
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.
Homes in Uptown Butte can commonly be found along somewhat steep hills such as this one.
Historic homes in the Uptown Butte neighborhood maintain their historic charm to this day.
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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.
The Big Butte Open Space near Uptown Butte has plenty of space to enjoy on sunny days.
Cherokee Park in Uptown Butte has some play sets that kids can play on year-round.
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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.
Shawn O'Donnel's is a rather popular restaurant located in the Uptown Butte neighborhood.
Among the many restaurants in Uptown Butte, Uptown Cafe is one of the city's best.
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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.
The Original Mine located in Uptown Butte was the site of some of Butte's earliest mining.
Uptown Butte is home to the Dumas Brothel which operated all the way up until the 1980s.
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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.
Uptown Butte kiddos can head to East Middle School before they take off for high school.
Butte High School is where some Uptown Butte students can end their grade school education.
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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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Uptown Butte Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown Butte, Butte sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown Butte, Butte over the last 12 months is $262,500, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Furnished, updated, and ready to go! This 2 bedroom, 1¾ bath home offers a surprising amount of functionality with fresh interior paint, a newer oven, refrigerator, walk in pantry, and new washer and dryer. Unique decorative ceilings add personality to the interior, and an in wall safe is an unexpected bonus.Outside, enjoy fenced front and back yards along with a two car garage offering
Experience modern living in historic Uptown Butte at Rudolph Condos, Butte's newest condominium development. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features an open floor plan and south facing windows. The stylish kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, while the spacious living area is perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. Located in the heart of Uptown
Experience modern living in historic Uptown Butte at Rudolph Condos, Butte's newest condominium development. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features an open floor plan and exposed brick. The stylish kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, while the spacious living area is perfect for entertaining. Located in the heart of Uptown Butte, you’ll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, and local
Experience modern living in historic Uptown Butte at Rudolph Condos, Butte's newest condominium development. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features an open floor plan and south facing windows. The stylish kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, while the spacious living area is perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms offer comfort and privacy. Located in the heart of Uptown
Experience modern living in historic Uptown Butte at Rudolph Condos, Butte's newest condominium development. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features an open floor plan and exposed brick. The stylish kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, while the spacious living area is perfect for entertaining. Located in the heart of Uptown Butte, you’ll enjoy easy access to dining, shopping, and local
Spacious home completely remodeled in the early 1990's. Situated on a hill in the Uptown Area near "Big Butte". This home has great curb appeal and is very well kept. The siding, roof and windows are all new as is a gorgeous leaded glass window with an arch above a window seat in the formal dining room. Two lighted china cabinets complete the permanent amenities. Off the dining room is the
A modest yet charming cottage style house in Uptown Butte. The main floor features a living room, a generously sized kitchen, dining area, one bedroom and one full bathroom. The second floor is loft that is approximately half the size of the main floor, offering one additional bedroom and an open flex space. Abundant natural sunlight fills the living areas thanks to its desirable south-facing
Discover the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates in this spacious Uptown Butte home. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 2,319 square feet of living space (1,496 sq. ft. on the main level and 823 sq. ft. upstairs), this move-in-ready property provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features fresh interior
Distinctive historic character and renovation potential come together at 309 W Granite Street. From its striking mansard-roof silhouette and covered front porch to the beautifully crafted interior woodwork, this property offers architectural details rarely found in newer homes. Original hardwood floors, tall windows, French doors, wood wainscoting, and an impressive staircase with turned
Welcome to The Convent. This historic piece of Butte’s history has been transformed into amagnificent residence merging the beauty of a brick structure with the modern convenience ofupdated infrastructure, all embracing spectacular unobstructed views of uptown Butte, the flat,and the Highlands. Also perfect for watch the majestic firework display on the 3 rd of July.Built in 1917,
Annual gross rental income = $ 61,800. Cap Rate: 6%. Discover this newly and extensively renovated property, featuring modernized systems throughout. This unique offering includes two buildings with a total of four units: three units are housed in a charming the two-story brick, tri-plex building with some special architectural features, while the fourth is a standalone single-family house
This historic up-and-down style duplex provides generous living space, with each unit designed in a well-considered floor plan. Both units include wood floors, a spacious living room, a wide hallway leading to three sizable bedrooms, a full bathroom, a formal dining room, and a kitchen. The upper unit additionally offers an enclosed sunroom. The basement accommodates a paid laundry area, ample
Property Id: 2327749 The Quartz Corner is the cozy and comfortable back unit of a duplex, offering clear views of the Montana Tech campus. The building has endured since the early 1900s, so don't be dismayed by the rustic exterior - the inside is fully updated to ensure a comfortable stay! The downstairs bedroom provides a king bed and a corner desk, while our open-floor upper level is
Property Id: 2857721 This adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath place is fully furnished and walking distance to Tech and down the hill to all the restaurants, bars, and shopping in Uptown (which means its a downhill walk on the way home :) ) It has a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath . It includes a W/D and off street parking which is a rarity in Uptown. It also includes all
Property Id: 2327748 Cozy and comfortable! The downstairs bedroom provides a king bed and a corner desk, while our open-floor upper level is divided into a spacious office and a sleeping area with a king bed. Our kitchen offers full-size appliances, including a Keurig coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, range, oven, and dishwasher.
Welcome to this spacious 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom house located in Butte, MT. This home features a large kitchen, perfect for cooking and entertaining, as well as a dining room for enjoying meals with loved ones. With plenty of storage space throughout, you can easily keep your belongings organized. The back patio is ideal for relaxing outdoors, and street parking along with a garage/driveway
Quaint 2-bedroom cottage located in uptown Butte! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers south-facing windows that fill the rooms with natural light, new vinyl flooring, and new doors throughout. Enjoy bonus rooms that can serve as an office, den, or storage, plus a backyard lawn and off-street parking. Located near walking trails and local festivals, the property is just a 4-minute drive to
This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex at 223 N. Henry is conveniently located near Montana Tech. The main floor features fresh paint throughout and a recently updated kitchen with brand-new cabinets, refrigerator, range, and microwave. Both bedrooms and the bathroom are located upstairs. The home also includes washer and dryer hookups, a yard, and outdoor storage.Water and garbage
722 W GraniteThis stunning rental is currently ready for new renters in Uptown Butte. Crafted by architect Charles Lane in 1898, this property perfectly marries timeless elegance with contemporary enhancements.This delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home boasts unique appeal in every room. It features a walk-in pantry, designer tilework throughout, ceiling fans, and an attractive
Furnished Condo in Uptown ButteStep into modern comfort in the heart of Uptown Butte! This beautifully updated unit features an open-concept living area with sleek finishes, custom lighting, and a stunning kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a large island. The cozy bedroom includes warm carpeting, and ample closet space. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry and a
Discover this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Uptown Butte, just steps from local shops. The unit features a copper backsplash, several built-in storage solutions, and off-street parking for convenience. Shared washer/dryer access and all utilities included make monthly budgeting simple. Located in a walkable neighborhood with nearby shopping, this apartment combines practical amenities with an
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