Charming Historic Home in the Heart of Malta, Montana – 404 S. Central Ave
Step back in time with this beautiful 1913-built single-family home located on a spacious 0.24-acre lot (approx. 10,498 sq ft) in a quiet, walkable neighborhood of Malta. This classic residence blends timeless character with practical updates, offering approximately 3,080 sq ft of living space (including finished basement), 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms.
Key Features:
- Historic Charm with Modern Comforts; Renovated around 1980, featuring a 1.5-story design with frame construction, aluminum/vinyl exterior, and a concrete foundation. Enjoy radiant hot water heating, central air conditioning, and a full finished basement (approx. 1,237 sq ft).
- Spacious & Functional Layout; Generous room count (6+ rooms) ideal for families or guests. The main level offers comfortable living areas, while upstairs bedrooms provide privacy and views.
- Outdoor Space; Large lot with room for gardening, play, or entertaining. Includes a detached 1-car garage (approx. 280 sq ft, unfinished). Public water and sewer utilities.
- Convenient Location — Centrally located in Malta, Phillips County, with easy access to local amenities, schools, and the relaxed small-town lifestyle of Montana. Low noise area with some walkability and bikeability.
This home offers excellent potential for personalization—whether you're looking for a family residence, a project with strong bones, or an investment property in a stable community. With its vintage appeal and solid structure, it's a rare find in a desirable Montana town setting.
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Price cut: $10K (9/2)
$225,000
404 S Central Ave, Malta, MT 59538
5beds
2,443sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$224,000 Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Frame constructionHistoric charmSpacious and functional layoutVintage appealCentral air conditioningRadiant hot water heating
- 134 days
- 470
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter Hagestad 406-880-5445,
eXp Realty LLC - Missoula
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30070661
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,443 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,237
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Residential
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 11423918420040000
- Zoning description: 1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Malta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,966
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Owner May Carry
Estimated market value
$224,000
$213,000 - $235,000
$2,349/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$92/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $235,000-6%$96/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$102/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $274,999-8.3%$113/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,999+27.7%$123/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listing removed | $235,000$96/sqft |
Source: United Country #25008-04992 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$96/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11365668 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $240,000-4%$98/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Price change | $250,000-16.7%$102/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,999+37%$123/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: My State MLS #11190040 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2024 | Price change | $219,000-12.4%$90/sqft |
Source: United Country #25008-04837 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $250,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,392 +1% | $189,600 +47.1% |
| 2024 | $1,378 -0.1% | $128,900 |
| 2023 | $1,380 -13.1% | $128,900 -11.7% |
| 2022 | $1,587 +7.4% | $145,900 |
| 2021 | $1,477 +12.4% | $145,900 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $1,315 +1.9% | $129,851 |
| 2019 | $1,291 -37% | $129,851 -12.6% |
| 2018 | $2,049 +36.2% | $148,545 |
| 2017 | $1,504 +20.8% | $148,545 +13% |
| 2016 | $1,245 -9.4% | $131,400 |
| 2015 | $1,375 +85.7% | $131,400 +220.3% |
| 2014 | $740 +12.4% | $41,021 +3.8% |
| 2013 | $659 +3% | $39,528 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $639 | $39,905 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $63,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $63,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $63,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $63,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $63,300 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $61,900 |
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