West Park Street
$272,441
Average Value
Victorian Era homes along Park Street
West Park Street homes have a lot of character and detail. “It was built during a boom during the 1890s and 1920s. There are Italianate, Gothic and Georgian homes. Every style you can imagine from that period,” Everett says. As buyers travel through the neighborhood, they can spot which homes were used for the working-class residents and immigrants and homes for the millionaires. Along Broadway Street are duplexes, multi-family properties, and condos in brick-row homes with ornate exterior designs. When folks go downhill on Park Street, they'll spot brightly-colored Neoclassic and Victorian homes atop cement platforms. Galena Street holds bungalows and Queen Anne cottages. Since homes are so close to one another, garages are rare, and street parking is the norm. The neighborhood's urban, downtown feel is also brought out with its lack of landscaping and green space. Prices range from $200,000 to $450,000 for a historic single family. The neighborhood has a CAP crime score of 6 out of 10. That is two scores higher than the national average.
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Ghost signs on restaurant buildings
Several locally-owned restaurants and stores are along Park Street, the neighborhood’s east side. When folks walk around Park Street, they’ll see the traces of the city’s mining heritage. The brick buildings are still in their original condition, and many still have painted signs from previous businesses or advertisements, something the city takes pride in. Hummingbird Café is a casual coffee and brunch shop with contemporary interiors and elaborate artwork. Saffron is a newer Mediterranean restaurant that offers gluten-free and vegan options. M&M Bar and Café has served brunch to the Butte community for over 130 years. “M&M is coming back after a fire in 2021. They’re doing a booming business,” Everett says. “They have plans to reopen the original, which opened in 1890. They’re trying to keep things going.” Groceries are available at Safeway, or you can stock up on meat at the Terminal Food Center.
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Over 200 performers perform at Montana Folk Festival
Uptown Butte hosts many local and state events annually. Some of these events pass through parts of West Park Street. The Montana Folk Festival is a free weekend event in July that features over 200 domestic and international musicians and performers. Festival-goers can also enjoy several marketplaces and vendors. Uptown has a weekly farmer's market with fresh produce and goods from May to October. An Ri Ra Festival celebrates the city’s Irish culture. “It’s the second week of August. A lot of the copper founders are of Irish descent. They have music and workshops for language,” Everett says. “The joke they say is that An Ri Ra is Gaelic for rain because they plan a year for this event, and it always gets poured on.”Nearby to BA&P Trail
Small pockets of green or park space surround the neighborhood. These may include a playground, tennis courts or basketball courts. Chester Steele Park has a playground and splash pad area. When snow arrives, kids can sled down the hill. Off Copper Road is BA&P Hill Trail, which spans 4 miles from the north side of Butte to Rocker. “The former trains that were around during the mining times were converted into walking trails,” Everett says. “Once you get to the top and don’t have to pedal, but you do have to use the brakes. They can travel through visual reminders of mining and lots of deer.”
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Adjacent to Montana Technological University
Students can start their education at West Elementary, a B-minus school by Niche. East Middle teaches seventh and eighth graders and earns a C-plus rating. Students can receive diplomas from Butte High, a C-plus school. The school provides career and technical education in family life, healthcare careers, culinary arts and auto technology. West of the neighborhood is the Montana Technological University, one of the leading STEM universities in the Rocky Mountain region. Niche ranks this college as the best in Montana.
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Highly walkable area nearby to major employers
West Park Street is near several major employers, such as St. James Healthcare and NorthWestern Energy. Residents may walk to work or take one of the Butte buses. Everett says the city is working to improve the walkability and include bike paths. Those who need to travel outside the city are only a few miles from Interstate 15, which goes north-south around the Mountain Region. “We have two seasons: summer and road construction. We get much smoke in August and September,” Everett says. “It blows through from Idaho and Washington. We get smoke west of us to the ocean.” West Park Street does have a higher number of unhealthy air quality days.
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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 West Park Street
$91K - $255K Price Range
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Bronda Bowery
Bronda Bowery
eXp Realty, LLC - Bozeman
(406) 926-0818
6 Total Sales
1 in West Park Street
$280,000 Price
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Gina Ossello
Gina Ossello
Responds QuicklyMcLeod Real Estate Group, LLC
(406) 792-2443
140 Total Sales
3 in West Park Street
$169K - $230K Price Range
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Jackie O'Connell
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Jackie O'Connell
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Montana Realty
(406) 926-7775
39 Total Sales
1 in West Park Street
$277,500 Price
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Melissa Crosby
Melissa Crosby
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Premier
(406) 792-2317
150 Total Sales
5 in West Park Street
$190K - $415K Price Range
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Blake Mendenhall
Blake Mendenhall
Bahny Realty
(406) 430-2054
60 Total Sales
1 in West Park Street
$319,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Chester Steele Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Park Street | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 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
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
146
Median Year Built
1905
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,232
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,690
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
940
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
944
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
963
Median Age
35
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,041
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,669
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
31''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 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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