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Mountainous neighborhood with access to natural recreation
Upper Rattlesnake is a secluded neighborhood at the edge of the wilderness, offering the best that Missoula has to offer. "When you're looking to move to Missoula, it's a different pace of life. Rattlesnake is the epitome of that. It's a little slower than a large metropolitan area," says Loren Mostad, a Realtor with Windermere Real Estate and Missoula native. "It's one of the most desirable places to live because it's a nice neighborhood, but it's also the corridor to some of the best recreation in the Missoula Valley." The neighborhood borders the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness, a mountainous 28,000-acre natural area with plenty of activities. While residents enjoy the proximity to nature, they also benefit from a quick drive into downtown Missoula, just 3.5 miles south of the community, giving them the best of both worlds in this Montana city.
Upper Rattlesnake boasts epic scenery at nearly every angle.
Rattlesnake Trail winds through alpine forest and offers breathtaking views.
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Missoula's best recreation minutes away
Residents in Upper Rattlesnake have access to all kinds of outdoor activity thanks to its location near the National Recreation Area. There are 73 miles of trails in the wilderness, many located in and around the neighborhood. The Rattlesnake Trail begins in the neighborhood's north end on Sawmill Gulch Road. This trail used to be a logging road, so it is wide and has a gradual incline. This trail is popular for day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. Other trails in the neighborhood include the North Loop Trail and the Lincoln Hills Trailhead, which leads to several other trails, such as the peak of Mt. Jumbo just south of the neighborhood. Pineview Park is a city park in the neighborhood with many more recreation options. Locals can visit here to play tennis or let the kids spend time on the playground. The park also has an ice skating rink that is open to the public. Tom Green Memorial Park is a short walking trail alongside Rattlesnake Creek from Dickinson Avenue to Mountain View Drive.
Outdoors lovers will find Upper Rattlesnake a natural paradise.
Cyclists take advantage of the miles of trails in Rattlesnake National Recreation Area.
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Ranch-style and mountain homes in the Rattlesnake Valley
Homes in Upper Rattlesnake cover a variety of styles from the second half of the 20th century. "If you're buying, you're probably looking at homes from the mid-1950s and newer. There's some new development, but there's a lot of older bungalows and Craftsman homes," Mostad says. "There are some really cool Cedar homes up there which is a unique thing in the Rattlesnake area." The cedar homes that Mostad mentioned include log cabins that add a woodsy, rustic vibe to the neighborhood. Ranch-style houses are also common in the community. Most properties are close together, giving the area a suburban feeling. However, plenty of mature trees throughout the community offer privacy for residents. There are a few options for larger lots on the neighborhood's north side, ranging from 1-acre properties to over 15 acres, surrounded by public land and trails. Most of the ranch-style houses and Craftsman homes cost between $500,000 and $800,000. Log cabins cost between $800,000 and $1 million. Houses on larger lots can cost anywhere from $1 million to $2.5 million, depending on the acreage. Buyers should be aware of the high wildfire risk in the neighborhood due to its location on the edge of the forest.
Log cabins are unique to Upper Rattlesnake.
Exposed beams and rustic finishes are a hallmark of Upper Rattlesnake homes.
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Local markets and national chains
Despite the neighborhood's relative seclusion, Upper Rattlesnake residents are just a few minutes away from popular shopping and dining destinations. The Patio at Rattlesnake Market is a small local shop and restaurant in the neighborhood on Rattlesnake Drive. On one side of the building is a coffee shop and market selling everything from wine and cheese to grocery staples. The other side is a full-service restaurant open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant has weekly specials and a signature menu, and locals enjoy the ambiance of dining outside. If residents keep driving south past Interstate 90, they'll hit downtown Missoula, which has a wide variety of shops and restaurants. This area is home to multiple breweries, riverfront eateries and locally owned stores selling sporting goods and clothing. Groceries are available at Albertsons on Broadway Street, about 3 miles south of the neighborhood.
Many Upper Rattlesnake farmers take advantage of the Missoula Farmers Market.
Backdropped by Mount Sentinel, Albertsons is a popular grocer for Upper Rattlesnake residents.
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Highly rated Missoula schools in the neighborhood
Students in Upper Rattlesnake will likely attend Rattlesnake Elementary School, which is in the heart of the community and receives an A-minus rating from Niche. Washington Middle School, rated a B, and Hellgate High School, rated an A-minus, are each further south in the city. Hellgate High is named after Hellgate Canyon, which is formed in the mountains around Missoula by the Clark Fork River. The school offers several academic programs, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, which allows students to graduate with up to 30 college credits. Students can also take elective courses in agricultural and industrial technology.
Rattlesnake Elementary School in Upper Rattlesnake welcomes students with a warm community spiri
Washington Middle School in Missoula promotes academic excellence and student growth.
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Easy to get bus and drive around Missoula
Most residents in Upper Rattlesnake drive to get around town, but there is one bus route that passes through the neighborhood. Route 5 of the Mountain Line bus system travels from the Downtown Transfer Center up Rattlesnake Drive, with additional stops on Lincoln Road and Timberlane. The bus gives residents a straight shot into downtown, making it easy to use public transit to commute. The drive into downtown Missoula is about 3.5 miles and is also mostly a straight shot on Rattlesnake Drive and Van Buren Street. Providence St. Patrick Hospital is about 4 miles away, and Missoula Montana Airport is about 10 miles northwest along I-90.
Bus stops are sparse throughout Upper Rattlesnake with service to Missoula.
Rattlesnake Drive is the rural neighborhood's main thoroughfare.
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Upper Rattlesnake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Rattlesnake, Missoula sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Rattlesnake, Missoula over the last 12 months is $832,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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