Why Live in Willow Creek
Willow Creek, a neighborhood in Three Forks, offers a unique blend of historic charm and rural living. Homes here, often built in the early 1900s, include craftsmen, bungalow, and farmhouse styles, along with some manufactured homes. Properties tend to stay on the market longer than the national average, sometimes over 100 days. The Jefferson River, just 1 mile away, is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and boating, while the nearby Missouri Headwaters State Park and Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park provide ample opportunities for camping, hiking, and exploring limestone caves. The Willow Creek Saloon, established in 1927, is the neighborhood's sole restaurant, known for its baby back ribs and friendly atmosphere. For more dining and shopping options, residents travel 6 miles to Three Forks, where they can visit the Three Forks Market, T-Rex BBQ, and Sawdust & Steel Brewing. Larger shopping trips often take residents to Belgrade or Downtown Bozeman, about 30 miles away. The main thoroughfare, Old Yellowstone Trail, connects Willow Creek to Three Forks and extends south to Yellowstone National Park. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is also approximately 30 miles away. Willow Creek Public School serves the local students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, offering various after-school activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willow Creek a good place to live?
Willow Creek is a good place to live. Willow Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Willow Creek has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 46. The average household income is $101,250 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 22.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Willow Creek are home owners, with 20% of residents renting and 80% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Willow Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Willow Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Willow Creek?
The median home price in Willow Creek is $815,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $163,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $172K a year to afford the median home price in Willow Creek. The average household income in Willow Creek is $101K.
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Home Trends in Willow Creek, MT
On average, homes in Willow Creek, Three Forks sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Willow Creek, Three Forks over the last 12 months is $535,000, up 73% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$785,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$314
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$815,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
73%