$295,107Average Value$284Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Remote town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains
Augusta, a remote town 80 miles from the Montana’s capital, has houses and buildings that date back to its 1880’s founding. The town is surrounded by ranch land, mountainous horizons, and wildlife like grizzly bears, elk and moose. “The scenery sells itself,” says Theresa Taylor, a Realtor with Russel Country Realty and Augusta resident since 1985. Also, she was a schoolteacher before becoming a real estate agent. “We’re in the foothills of the Rockies, and some of the mountains hang onto snow into the summer.” Augusta has a community garden, most residents buy eggs and milk from local farmers, and the local library and youth center offer kids programs. Almost all the businesses are located along main street, and everyone in town tends to go to the same places, whether it’s the Buckhorn Bar or the Augusta Community Church. “We’ve got four bars and four churches in Augusta,” says Taylor. “So, we’ve got a good balance.”
Residents of Augusta are surrounded by trees and ranch land.
Augusta features one service station for their small community.
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Gateway into wild Montana
Augusta is an entrance into Montana’s vast, untamed landscape. The Bob Marshall Wilderness is a 1.5 million-acre nature destination for Montanans and tourists. “The Bob,” as locals call it, is about 20 miles west of Augusta. It's a common sight to see backpackers or horseback riders exploring the area. Augusta is also a good staging ground for hunters. “Hunting season is big in our town,” says Taylor. With dude ranches like JJJ Wilderness Ranch, this area is open for camping, hunting and more outdoor adventures through the Montana wilderness. The Sun River Game Range, a hunting reserve about 15 miles away, is another hunting spot.
Bob Marshall Wilderness is a very large park in Augusta that many love to travel to.
The mountains in Augusta is a sight one wont easily forget.
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Dude ranches and rodeo nights
The biggest event in Augusta is the American Legion Rodeo, typically held on the last weekend in June. People come from all over the state to enjoy music, food and rodeo games. “Our town goes from 300 people to 4,500 people,” says Taylor.
Four bars, one grocery store
Most people don’t need to leave town for supplies, thanks to Allen’s Manix Store, the local grocer. “Our little store has everything you could want,” says Taylor. Restaurant-wise, people go to Buckhorn Bar, Western Bar, Blue Pine Wine or Lazy B. “Most people go to the Buckhorn Bar. It’s a big log building that’s been there forever," says Taylor. "I’ve never seen it,” but I've heard of people riding a horse through the Buckhorn Bar a time or two.” The Western Bar has also seen its fair share of excitement. “Twenty years ago, there were about 200 people in there after a derby, and the floor collapsed. And someone yelled, ‘I didn’t spill my drink!’” says Taylor. Augusta is home to a few shops, like Forge, an antique store, and Lightning Bug Coffee Shop & Boutique, which sells beverages, clothing and jewelry.
There are several places to eat and drink in Augusta.
Residents of Augusta go to Allen's Manix for their grocery needs.
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No new houses
Augusta is a small town, and that’s not likely to change in the near future. “We’re surrounded by third and fourth generation ranchers,” says Taylor. “And they’re not subdividing anytime soon.” There are a couple hundred homes in town, all of which have a view of the Rocky Mountains from their backyards. Housing styles in Augusta tend to be farmhouse, ranch-style or bungalows. Properties typically sell for $250,000 to 450,000.
There is a wide variety of home styles in Augusta.
Homes in Augusta sit on cozy, well maintained lots.
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One school in Augusta
The Augusta School District has one school building for kindergarten through twelfth grades and serves only about 100 students each year. Augusta Elementary School is rated A by Niche, while Augusta High School has a B-minus. At the high school, youth sports are popular, particularly baseball, volleyball and track and field.
An emergency landing field for planes; two roads for cars
Highway 287 runs north to south through the town, and many residents take this route to head to Helena, about 80 miles away. There isn’t any public transportation in this remote town, so having a car is necessary. Augusta has its own airplane landing field, but there’s no air traffic control tower or security checkpoints. “There’s an airport for emergency landings in somebody’s field,” says Taylor. The Great Falls International Airport is about 60 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Bob Marshall Wilderness
American Legion Park & Rodeo Arena
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Augusta
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Augusta, Choteau sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Augusta, Choteau over the last 12 months is $210,200, down 27% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Set on 1.3 acres in the inviting ranching town of Augusta, Montana, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin offers the perfect blend of small-town convenience and quiet, rural living. With 864 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the home is comfortable and livable, with plenty of rustic Montana character throughout. Step outside and you’ll find yourself surrounded by mature cottonwood
Amber CongerEngel & Völkers Western Frontier - Helena
If you always wanted to own a piece of ground in Augusta,this improved build site is your opportunity! The triangular lot on Walrath Street has a vehicle width gate on the street.There is electricity and a drilled well on the property.Lot dimensions per seller: 161.4' x 190" x 128.'Irrigation ditch runs along 190' south side.Greenhouse is negotiable. Call Theresa Taylor 406-899-0235 oryour real
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
371
Median Age
51
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,784
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
22.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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