$399,000
SOLD FEB 24, 2025
Last list price
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,480 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$270 Per Sq Ft

159 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Lawn
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Reeder's Alley

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to one of Helena’s early landmarks, the Mae Butler house. Never before on the market, this carpenter gothic stone cottage was constructed by William Butler from fieldstone and cut granite on site in the 1870s. William’s eldest daughter, Mae, was born in the home in 1880 and was a longtime Helena educator known for her generous nature and infectious laughter.
This unique gem is perched above downtown with views of the South Hills, cathedral, and a grand view of the Guardian of the Gulch. Located at the end of the street, the location cannot be surpassed. Reeder’s Alley, the downtown walking mall, restaurants, as well as museums and theatres are all within easy walking distance. There are nearly 80 miles of world-class hiking and biking trails out the door of this home, as Helena has been designated as a silver metal ride location by the International Mountain Bike Association.
The home has updated electrical, windows, paint, plumbing, a 10 X 20 barn-style shed, sprinkler system, and is fully fenced. The living room has inviting high ceilings and picture rail and the kitchen holds Mae’s chandelier and original cast iron sink with drain board. The bathroom boasts the home’s original clawfoot tub. Remarkably private while incredibly convenient, thick stone walls further enhance the peace and tranquility of this charming, one-of-a-kind home which is a tribute to a pioneer family and is truly an exceptional retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Didi Peccia

Augustine Properties License #BRO-14187 Listed on: 08/06/2024

Co-Listed By

June Trevor

Augustine Properties License #BRO-38522

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non-Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Lawn

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0000002948

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,938

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoPropertySubType: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1870
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1480.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area: 1480.0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Fencing: Perimeter
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaping
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Security: Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Lawn, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.288
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12545.28
  • Parcel #: 0000002948
  • Zoning Description: NONE - None/Unknown
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3938.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2024
Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Donovan Thomas A and Donovan Tamara J
Bought by
King Brandon Dale and King Trevor Matthew
Seller's Agent
Didi Peccia
Augustine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$499,000
Views
175
Current Estimated Value
$354,990

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.25%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,668
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$21,074

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Cosens Barbara and Allwine Eugene
Bought by
Donovan Thomas A and Donovan Tamara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2010
Sold by
Cosens Barbara
Bought by
Cosens Barbara and Allwine Eugene
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Flying S Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed -- Flying S Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed -- First Montana Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $399,000 VA
Closed $399,000 VA
Previous Owner $264,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Sold -- -- --
01/12/2025 01/12/25 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2024 12/07/24 Price Changed $399,000 -7.0% $270 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Price Changed $429,000 -4.6% $290 / Sq Ft
09/29/2024 09/29/24 Price Changed $449,900 -9.8% $304 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 For Sale $499,000 -- $337 / Sq Ft
Source: Big Sky Country MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,339 $348,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,802 $348,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,969 $217,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,416 $217,800 $0 $0
2020 $3,064 $221,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,068 $221,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,576 $181,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,813 $181,800 $0 $0
2016 $2,313 $179,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,830 $179,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,294 $70,384 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Big Sky Country MLS

MLS Number: 394771

Big Sky Country MLS

APN: 05-1887-36-1-20-23-0000