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Tell it on the mountain
Deep in the southwestern slopes of Mount Helena, houses are built on multi-acre lots in a neighborhood called Gulches. “You can buy your own parcel of land and they’re not right beside each other,” says Tara Petersen, a Realtor with Mt Ranch and Home Real Estate. “It’s more of a county feel out there.” Backyards feel more like nature preserves where it’s easy to camp, hunt, fish and hike. Access to the outdoors is one of the most important things about living in Helena, and Gulches gives people plenty of land and access to nature.
Gulches is woodland and mountains with trails and private roads.
Mt Helena at golden hour is a beautiful sight.
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Wooden chalet's on the mountainside
Houses in the Gulches neighborhood tend to be chalet style, with wood siding and building materials. This part of Helena gives people space to be far from their neighbors, although there is a sense of community in the area. Properties start at around $500,000 and can reach up to $800,000. Buyers can also buy plots of land for around $1 million.
Farmhouses and cabins can be found in the Gulches area.
A stylish guest cabin can be built in the Gulches.
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Trails, views and hiking on Mount Helena
Mount Helena is part of Gulches’ backyard, where the mountainside is full of Douglas fir, white bark pine and Engelmann spruce trees. Montana is called Big Sky Country for a reason, and hikers can get closer to the seemingly endless skyline after hiking a mile or so up to the peak, which is 5,468 feet above sea level. “[Gulches has] people that like to mountain bike or hike or garden, and be close to town but still out in the country,” says Sandra Kokoruda, a Realtor with Uncommon Ground LLC. The Mount Helena Trailhead is about a mile from most of the houses in Gulches and is the hub for several different trails. They lead to the crags and blackened stone of Devil’s Kitchen, the peak of the mountain and “The H,” a Helena landmark. The 1906 trail is one of the mountain’s most popular routes and has about 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Runners, hikers and bikers head to the trails in the Gulches.
The Gulches neighborhood is mostly unpaved and private roads.
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Helena Public Schools
The area is served by Helena Public Schools, which has a B-plus rating on Niche. Hawthorne Elementary School has a B rating 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.
Hawthorne Elementary School sits on the hill among the trees in Helena.
Helena High School, the home of the Bengals.
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A hub for horse riding and live music
The Lewis and Clark Fairground is the Helena hub for music, rodeo and other events. 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. Other seasonal events like Fall Fest provide activities for people all over Helena year-round.
Getting around Gulches
A car or truck is the best way to get around Gulches and into Helena, about 10 miles away. The nearest major roadway is Interstate 15, next to the Helena Regional Airport. Both are about 10 miles from Gulches.
Gulches residents are likely to use off road vehicles on the trails and private roads,
Cycling enthusiasts love the challenge of the Gulches trails.
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Eating in Last Chance Gulch
People head into Helena to grab the essentials or sit down for a bite to eat. The Windbag Saloon, housed in a historic Italianate building, was constructed in 1882, and the business has been a Helena staple since 1977. It’s along Last Chance Gulch St, one of Helen's well-known shopping and dining areas. For groceries, most people head to Van’s Thriftway.
Dorothy's Lounge offers elegant cocktails and eats in a historic Last Chance Gulch building.
Firetower Coffee is a favorite funky coffee house in Helena.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
66
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,339
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
35.3%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above 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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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