Like a bird of prey high in the sky, people in Birdseye, a neighborhood on the west side of Helena, can see the city in the distance, and the Helena Valley all around them. “It's beautiful out here on this side of town,” says Tara Petersen, a Realtor with Mt Ranch and Home Real Estate and Birdseye resident. “You have the mountains in the distance, and a lot of the places have amazing views of the Helena Valley and the city. We have a crick running through our property.”
Birdseye is dominated by trees and farmland in the hills.
Birdseye is dominated by hills and unpaved roads.
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Big sky country
Helena is full of open space and public land. In fact the entire state of Montana has 30 million acres of state and federal land where people can fish, hunt, hike and camp. The people in Birdseye can utilize their own property for hiking, hunting, horseback riding and fishing, or people hop in the car and head to spots like Canyon Ferry Creek. “Canyon Ferry is one of the best lakes in the state,” says Petersen. “The fishing there is phenomenal.” Helena is also known for its trail system, especially around Mount Helena, which is about seven miles from Birdseye. “The trail system is matched to none,” says Anita Sherley, a Broker with Big Sky Brokers Real Estate.
Buyers are attracted by the chance to buy a large home in Birdseye.
Birdseye is an area of natural beauty close to the city of Helena.
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Acres and acres of land to live on
Properties in Birdseye tend to start with around 10 acres of land, and prices range from $550,000 for a working horse ranch, up to around $900,000 for a house with panoramic views of the area. Some properties can go for around $2 million, and these homes tend to have 50 acres or more. Styles range from ranch to contemporary.
Birdseye is dominated by hills and unpaved roads.
Houses often feature large plots in Birdseye.
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Helena Public Schools
Kessler Elementary School has a B-minus rating from Niche, and Helena Middle School has a B-plus. Helena High School has a B rating and a variety of after-school activities for students to enjoy like outdoors, art and ukelele clubs.
Kessler Elementary School is the home of the Cougars.
Helena High School dates back to 1876,
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Getting around Helena
A car or truck is the best way to get around Birdseye and into Helena proper, which is about 10 miles away. The nearest major roadway is Interstate 15, which is also next to the Helena Regional Airport, both about 10 miles away.
Capital Transit buses serve Helena and can be accessed via their app.
Getting around the Last Chance Gulch on the pedi bus is a fun activity.
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Ride em’ cowboy (or cowgirl)
The Lewis and Clark Fairground is the Helena hub for music, rodeo and other events. “Pro rodeos start May and June and they go until October,” says Petersen. “They’re all over the state.” The Last Chance Stampede and Fair thunders into Helena every year, turning the fairground into a swirl of live music, rodeo performances and antique cars.
Horses are a big part of the Birdseye landscape.
An old plough becomes a front yard sculpture in Birdseye.
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Heading into town for a bite to eat
Birdseye residents may well get meat from hunting on their property or on public land, but for more supplies and spots to shop, people can head into Helena. Café Zydeco offers Louisiana-style po’ boys and jambalaya, and Vans Thriftway Food Store provides groceries. The Wassweiler is a fine dining spot along Montana State Route 12 that’s popular with area residents, according to Sherley.
Head to the Windbag Saloon for a drink and good eats.
Mt Ascension Brewing in Helena is a great choice for lunch or an evening with friends.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,129
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,970
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,973
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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