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Eclectic homes close to trailheads, stores and restaurants
South Central, in Helena, is a little different, from the houses and location to the community spirit. “It’s pretty eclectic,” says Maria Demaray, a broker with Big Sky Brokers who’s sold homes in Helena. “There's a mix of older Victorians and cottages or bungalows, and it’s got tighter spaces so you have a very communal vibe. It’s also very centralized in Helena.” Many houses in the neighborhood are next door to Last Chance Gulch, Helena’s popular shopping and dining district. Mount Helena and Mount Ascension are also close by—both have trailheads within two miles of the neighborhood. “A lot of people choose to live there because it's close to the trail system," says Demaray. "It’s close to the outdoors and getting downtown. You're very immersed in Helena and all that it offers.” The neighborhood is also next to the state capitol complex, which is an employment center in the city.
South Central Helena retains the rural charm with a small city vibe.
An outstanding yellow and white colonial inspired home in South Central neighborhood.
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Victorians, ranch homes and cottages
Elaborate Victorian homes, with wrap around porches, shingled roofs and corner turrets, decorate the street corners in South Central. The original governor’s mansion, also a Victorian, is even located in South Central. The architectural diversity continues across the neighborhood, with craftsmen bungalows, cottages and condos. Houses in the neighborhood range from $500,000 to $800,000 and condos range from $200,000 to $300,000.
A charming little cottage in the South Central neighborhood.
An unusual Victorian style home in the South Central neighborhood of Helena.
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Up the block from Last Chance Gulch
Located next door to many homes in South Central, Last Chance Gulch is the city’s premiere dining district. It’s named for the moment in 1864 when prospectors discovered gold, and Helena’s history began. The area consistently mixes new and old with eateries like On Broadway, an Italian restaurant that’s been a Helena Staple for 45 years, and The Union, a steakhouse. "The Union is a wood-fire steak butcher shop, it's farm-to-table, all local products,” says Demaray. There are also places to shop and find entertainment in Last Chance Gulch, like Funky Trunk Consignment Shop, Montana Book Company and Cinemark Helena. For groceries, most head to Safeway, about a mile from the neighborhood, or Costco, about three miles from the neighborhood.
The Union Market has fresh locally sourced meats for residents to enjoy.
With a plethora of dining options in downtown Helena the only problem is choosing one to try.
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Hiking just outside the front door in South Central
South Central is home to several pocket parks, like Clinton, Constitution, and Hill Parks, so residents can step outside and hang out in a green space within a few minutes walk of the front door. Trails that lead up Mount Ascension, like the Beattie Street or Bompart Hill Trailhead, are also close by, less than a mile from many homes in South Central. These are just two of the trails that residents have access to across the city. “I think we have over 500 hiking or mountain biking trails within walking distance of Helena,” says Demaray. Mount Helena and its popular hiking and mountain biking trails are less than two miles from the neighborhood.
Beattie Street Trailhead snakes all the way up Mount Ascension.
South Central is within walking distance of trails to Mount Ascension.
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Rodeo riding and the fairgrounds
The Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, located about three miles from South Central, is the Helena hub for events. The facility hosts to rodeos over the summer, and the Last Chance Stampede and Fair thunders into Helena every July, turning the fairground into a bonanza of live music, rodeo performances and antique cars. Other seasonal events like September’s Fall Fest provide activities for people all over Helena year-round. Throughout the year people go to see live music from national acts, go to gun shows, and see monster truck rallies.
Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.
The Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds is the Helena hub for music, rodeo and other events.
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Helena Public Schools
Jefferson Elementary School has an A-minus rating on 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 book, science and outdoor clubs.
Getting around South Central
Montanans are prepared to drive just about anywhere in the state, whether it’s the Bob Marshall Wilderness Park 300 miles from South Central, or less than a mile to Last Chance Gulch. Interstate 15 runs through the heart of Helena, about three miles from South Central, and provides access to the rest of the state and its natural attractions. Helena’s Capital Transit System offers curb-to-curb service through an app, where commuters can select their pick-up and drop-off locations. The Helena Regional Airport is about four miles away, and St. Peter’s Hospital is two miles from the neighborhood.
Access to I-15 and Hwy 287 gives resident's easy options for traveling.
Given the size of the state, driving is an all but essential aspect of life here.
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South Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Central, Helena sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Central, Helena over the last 12 months is $392,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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