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Urban farms in a central Missoula neighborhood
While River Road is a centrally located urban neighborhood in Missoula, residents here are used to living off the land. “It has a lot of urban farms, so you may find a home with acreage and a small urban farm where you can grow vegetables,” says Brittni Hertz, a sales associate with the Hertz Team at ERA Lambros who has sold multiple homes in the neighborhood. “You’ll also find the community garden center where you can get a plot and grow your own little farm.” Garden City Harvest is a local nonprofit with its headquarters in the neighborhood. The organization has a community farm where residents can rent a plot and grow their own produce for themselves, friends or family. The headquarters are located on River Road, and the neighborhood has two more community gardens—one on North Grove Street and one on Milwaukee Way. In addition to the urban farms in the neighborhood, stores like The Good Food Store and Natural Grocers offer residents easy access to local and natural produce.
River Road from above is a picturesque neighborhood.
The Good Food Store offers quality groceries in River Road.
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Established homes passed down for generations
Homes in River Road are primarily ranch-style houses and raised ranches. Many have been lived in by the same families for generations. “A lot of homes have been generational. Grandma’s house is now the grandchild’s house. People like the area, so they typically don’t move a lot,” says Jauna Poindexter, a broker associate with Berkshire Hathaway who has sold homes in the area. Most houses are built close together in urban or suburban settings. Built-in garages are common, and mature trees frame the neighborhood streets. There are some 21st-century homes in the neighborhood, often in the contemporary Craftsman style. Most single-family residences cost between $400,000 and $800,000. Townhouses and condos have also become more common in the 21st century, and most cost between $400,000 and $600,000.
Craftsman homes add charm to River Road.
Charming Craftsman homes can be found in River Road.
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Local ingredients at nearby stores and restaurants
River Road is primarily residential, but the neighborhood has some shopping and dining destinations. Bayern Brewing opened in 1987 and is the oldest craft brewery in the state. Located on Montana Street, the brewery focuses on beer styles from the German state of Bavaria, where head brewer Jurgen Knoller is from. The brewery also has a German restaurant serving pretzels, schnitzel and sausages. The neighborhood has several stores where residents can stock up for an outdoor adventure. Blackfoot River Outfitters sells fishing gear and offers guided trips. Albatross Discs is a local disc golf store with everything locals need to play a round. Groceries are available at Good Food Store, a local grocery store selling natural and organic foods. Natural Grocers is a chain on 3rd Street that specializes in high-quality produce and foods. Locals can also shop at Frank’s Little Farm, a family-owned urban farm at the corner of Curtis Street and Wyoming Street. The farm sells produce at its roadside stand and the weekly Missoula Farmers’ Market downtown. It also offers a Community Supported Agriculture option, where residents can purchase a share of the farm and receive produce throughout the season.
Taste Bavarian brews at River Road's Bayern Brewing.
Visit Franks Little Farm for local produce in River Road.
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Growing food with River Road neighbors
Garden City Harvest is headquartered on River Road and has two more community gardens in the neighborhood. Residents can rent a plot at any of these community gardens to grow their own produce or share with friends and family. The nonprofit organization provides several resources to help gardeners get started, including tools and instructions on how to grow. The plots are available on a sliding cost scale based on income, and the organization also offers scholarships to those who need help paying for the plot. The community barn on River Road is also available for rent for private events like team meetings and baby showers.
Harvest fresh at Garden City Harvest in the River Road neighborhood.
Garden City Harvest offers fresh produce locally grown.
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Exploring Missoula Parks in River Road
Residents can spend time outdoors at LaFray Park, a city park with a playground, picnic areas and an open field that can be used for soccer or other games. The Milwaukee Trail is a popular paved trail that runs east to west through the neighborhood. The trail follows the route of the former Milwaukee Road railroad and offers room for some outdoor exercise in the community. East of the neighborhood, it connects to the Bitterroot Trail, a 50-mile paved trail that runs north to south from Missoula to the city of Hamilton. Residents can also connect to the Riverfront Trail for an extended walk or bike ride along the Clark Fork River. With all the available connections, locals can use the Milwaukee Trail to get to downtown or the University of Montana campus.
Lafray Park is a serene spot for relaxation and play.
Explore nature on the Milwaukee Trail in River Road.
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Preparing for careers and college at Missoula schools
Students in River Road might attend Hawthorne Elementary School, rated a B-plus by Niche and located just 1.5 miles west of the neighborhood. Porter Middle School is rated a B-minus, and Big Sky High School gets a C. Big Sky High is home to approximately 1,200 students and offers several career-focused academies to prepare students for life after high school. The academies focus on subjects like business, health, architecture and agriculture. These programs include job shadowing, field trips and internships to help students gain real-world experience.
Hawthorne Elementary School promotes strong social and academic skills.
Porter Middle School cultivates a community of enthusiastic learners.
Big Sky High School inspires students to achieve their fullest potential.
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Plenty of ways to get around Missoula
Getting around Missoula is easy from River Road, which has multiple major roads and bus routes in the neighborhood. South 3rd Street provides a route east towards downtown, while Russell Street and Reserve Street can each take residents north to the Westside neighborhood. Missoula Montana Airport is about 5.5 miles northwest of the neighborhood using Russell and Broadway Street. Route 2 of the Mountain Line bus system has stops on Russell Street and South 3rd Street and makes a loop around the city. The Route 9 bus also runs along 3rd Street and can take riders east to downtown or south to Community Medical Center. Locals who prefer to bike or walk can also use the Milwaukee Trail to get around the city.
Catch convenient flights from Missoula Montana Airport, a short drive from River Road.
Locals have access to convenient bus stops in River Road.
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Parks in this Area
Lafray Park
Transit
Airport
Missoula Montana
10 min drive
Bus
S 3rd St W & S Grove St
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S 3rd St W & Grant St
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S 3rd St W & S Curtis St
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S 3rd St W & Darlene Dr
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N Russell St & River Rd
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S Catlin St & Milwaukee Trail
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S 3rd St & Catlin St
River Road Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River Road, Missoula sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in River Road, Missoula over the last 12 months is $319,337, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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250 Garfield St. #3 Missoula, MT 59801*Estimated Total Monthly Leasing Price: $1,465.00Base Rent: $1,395.00Utility Fee: $70.00 Water & TrashRenters Insurance: $15.00*The estimated total monthly leasing price does not include possible pet rent, renters insurance, or private utilities.All HomeRiver Group residents will enroll in renters insurance as required
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,846
Median Age
37
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,058
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,066
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.3%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
76.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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