551 S 5th St E Malta, MT 59538

Located at 551 S 5th St E in Malta, Montana is this 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home. Built in 1940, the home features 2,192± sq ft total, with 1,096± sq ft on the finished main floor and an additional 1,096± sq ft partially finished basement. The home is heated by a forced-air gas furnace and features central air conditioning. It is situated on a 60' x 140' city lot (8,400± sq ft) and offers ample outdoor space. While there is no garage currently, there is room to build one. A nice driveway leads to a 12' x 16' walkthrough shed built in 2002, which can be accessed from both the front and backyard and features doors on each end. It provides excellent storage, along with an additional 4' x 8' shed located in the fenced backyard. Underground sprinklers help maintain the yard efficiently. Major updates include a new sewer line to the main and lift station installed in June 2025, a forced-air furnace and central air conditioning system installed in September 2017, a partially finished 3/4 bathroom and a new roof with OSB sheeting replaced in 2015. The foundation is not original to the home and was completely redone by the current owners and is in great condition. Vinyl windows (on main floor only) and vinyl siding were both replaced within the last 20 years, and underground sprinklers were added approximately 5-6 years ago.As you approach the home, you'll notice the boulevard sidewalk, a nice long driveway offering great off-street parking, and a well-maintained walkway leading to the front porch. The inviting front porch and bay window add to the home's welcoming curb appeal, complemented by soft blue siding with crisp white trim. Inside the front door, you'll enter a welcoming entry area just off the living room, complete with a generously sized coat closet. There is plenty of space for a bench, shoe rack, hall tree, or additional storage. This area opens into the open living room and dining room, which are separated by a charming wooden ceiling beam that adds character while still maintaining an open feel. The bay window overlooks the front yard, allowing for great natural light.Between the living and dining areas, a hallway leads to the two bedrooms and the full bathroom. There you will find a built-in China style cabinet with glass doors. From the dining room, you step down into the kitchen, which is equipped with a dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. The gas range and dishwasher are owned by the sellers and are included in the sale, while the refrigerator, washer, dryer, and deep freezer (located in the basement) belong to the tenants and are not included in the sale. The kitchen also features a nicely sized walk-in pantry with a modern and functional barn door. A window over the kitchen sink overlooks the back porch and fenced backyard. From the kitchen, you step down to the main-floor stair landing, where you can either access the back porch/backyard or head down to the basement.A wide staircase leads to the partially finished basement, which is mostly open and offers great potentA wide staircase leads to the partially finished basement, which is mostly open and offers great potential. There is one bonus room currently being used as a workshop that has built-in shelving and cabinets, along with a partially finished 3/4 bathroom....Call for full write up! The sellers wish to sell this property as a turnkey rental with the current tenants in place. This property is currently rented to reliable tenants who pay $500 per month and are responsible for all utilities, including MDU (gas), NWE (electric), and the City of Malta (water, sewer, and garbage). To respect the tenants' privacy, showings will require appropriate notice and will be offered to qualified buyers with a current pre-approval letter. Utilities and Taxes Average utilities for the last 12 months were NWE: $78.16/month, MDU: $X/month, City of Malta - Garbage, Sewer, and Water: $93.50/month. 2025 Taxes were $1,239.59