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Helena suburb near the outdoors
Lower West Side is a small Helena suburban neighborhood near parks, golf courses and Mount Helena. Homes tend to be well-maintained, and it's known as a well-established community. “People are pretty real and hard-working over here,” says Laurie Koutnik, a Broker/owner with Capital City Realty and 25-year Helena resident. “They spend money to take care of their houses and their families.”
Lower West Side streets on the base of Mount Helena.
Mount Helena sits majestically over the Lower West Side.
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Big Sky views from the front yard
Lower West Side’s suburban streets all have one thing in common – views. Mount Helena is always in full view to the south, and the outline of the Scratchgravel Hills is visible to the north. Properties sell for between $250,000 and $400,000, and most homes are bungalows or ranch-style. There is also a mobile home community on the western side of the neighborhood, where units sell for $40,000 to $70,000.
The Lower West Side neighborhood sits below Mount Helena.
The Lower West Side has quiet streets and well tended landscaping.
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State parks and mountain hikes
People in Helena are willing to walk or drive to larger parks and mountainside to enjoy the expansive wilderness in those areas. Spring Meadow Lake State Park is less than a mile from Lower West Side. It's got trails for walkers and joggers, and the lake is popular for kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding. Green Meadow Country Club is next door to the state park, and offers members an 18-hole course, clubhouse and pool. Mount Helena is a five-minute drive from the neighborhood, and has a series of hiking and mountain biking trails that lead up to the peak. "The bicycle and hiking trails are popular here," says Koutnik. "We're best known for that. The trails are all over."
Spring Meadow Lake is a beautiful lake in a State Park.
Mount Helena sits majestically over the Lower West Side.
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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. Capital High School has a B rating and a variety of after-school activities for students to enjoy like art & photography, green and science clubs. For higher education, Carroll College is a private institution on the neighborhood’s east side.
Hawthorne Elementary School sits among the trees at the top of the hill.
Capital HS has a modern campus and facilities.
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Rodeos, gun shows and monster truck rallies
The Lewis and Clark Fairground is the Helena hub for music, rodeo and other events, and Lower West Side is next door. 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 events like Fall Fest, gun shows and monster truck rallies provide activities that Lower West Side residents can practically walk to all year round.
Getting around Lower West Side
Lower West Side has access to Capital Transit bus stations along Euclid Avenue. Cars are the primary way to get around the area, whether to the grocery store or park. Interstate 15 is less than a mile from the neighborhood, while the Helena Regional Airport and St. Peter’s Health, is about four miles away.
Moblile City Mobile Park is on the west side of the neighborhood.
Lower West Side homes include ranch and bungalow homes.
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A chance for a meal at Last Chance Gulch
Last Chance Gulch is a popular dining area in Helena that's about five miles from Lower West Side. It's the premiere dining district in Helena, and people from all over the city see this as a go to for shopping and going out to eat. The restaurants and shops are set up inside historic buildings that were built along a gulch where gold was first discovered in 1864. Firetower Coffee is popular for an early morning coffee or an afternoon lunch, and Windbag Saloon serves burgers and microbrews out of a historic 1882 Italiante building. Most people grab groceries at Van’s Thriftway on Euclid Avenue, which is less than a mile from most homes in Lower West Side.
Dorothy's Lounge serves creative cocktails and stylish food.
Last Chance Gulch has restaurants and shops in a pedestrian open air mall.
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Parks in this Area
Barney Park
Mount Helena
Mount Ascension
Transit
Airport
Helena Regional
11 min drive
Bus
Waukesha Ave And Glendale St
Bus
Glendale & Euclid St.
Bus
1300 Blk Allison St.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lower West Side
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower West Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower West Side, Helena sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower West Side, Helena over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Cute 1975 14x66 singlewide offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a bright welcoming feel with lots of natural light. The updated kitchen flows nicely into the open living room. Enjoy peace of mind with newer windows, new furnace to be installed prior to closing and newer flooring in several room. Set up in Mobile City Mobile Home Park - No Land Included - Home Only set up on a leased lot. The buyer
Darla HirstCapital City Realty & Property Management
1827 Hollins Ave | Helena, MT—Meticulously updated 4-bed, 2-bath bi-level (˜1,808 sf on 9,365 sf lot) showcasing true craftsman finishes. Main level: Acacia hardwood, bar-height center island, tiled backsplash, and custom cherry cabinets built by master cabinetmakers (owner & family). Entry finished in Canyon Espresso tile. Two brand-new baths (2024-25) feature grey/white marble-look tile, maple
No HOA, lot rent is $615/mo plus $73/mo for water/sewer/garbage. Great three-bed, one-bathroom mobile home nestled in one of Helena's best MHP Communities. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for low-maintenance living with mountain-town charm. Whether you're looking to settle in or invest, this home is a rare find at an unbeatable value.No pets. Pave streets, off-street
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,649
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,071
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,495
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
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®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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