An extraordinary opportunity to create one of Helena's premier legacy properties. This exceptionally rare 5.2-acre parcel in the coveted South Central neighborhood borders Mount Ascension and has preliminary city approval for a second residence, offering the potential for a spectacular custom home with breathtaking views, unmatched trail access, and walkable access to downtown Helena. With direct access to the Davis Street trailheads and the Little Moab Trail crossing the property, outdoor recreation begins right from your backyard.
Tucked at the end of a private cul-de-sac, the existing 2-bedroom, 1-bath home was fully renovated in 2012 and has since been updated with a new combi boiler providing in-floor radiant heat and a brand-new roof. Enjoy the expansive back deck, 250 SF workshop/shed, treehouse, mature ponderosas, wildflowers, and views of the Sleeping Giant and Cathedral from the upstairs bedroom. Preliminary city approval has been obtained for a second residence, subject to final review and permitting, creating a rare opportunity to enjoy the property today while planning a future custom home. Don't miss this chance to build your dream home with 360-degree views at the base of Mount Ascension while owning one of the few properties in Helena that combines acreage, walkability, and direct trail access.
Active under contract
Price cut: $30K (7/16)
$695,000
519 1st St, Helena, MT 59601
2beds
994sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
5.23 Acres Lot
$663,300 Zestimate®
$699/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking viewsExpansive back deckBorders mount ascensionMature ponderosasBrand-new roof
- 93 days
- 472
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Breena Buettner 406-202-8002,
Keller Williams Capital Realty
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30074304
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 994 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, On Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5.23 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Secluded, Sprinklers In Ground, Views, Wooded, Level
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Varied
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 05188831301770000
- Zoning description: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone, Treated Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Helena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $699/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $553,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,242
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$663,300
$630,000 - $696,000
$1,843/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$699/sqft |
Source:  MRMLS #30074304 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+150.1%$729/sqft |
Source: MRMLS #30074304 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2014 | Listing removed | $289,900$292/sqft |
Source: REAL ESTATE WEST #289411 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2014 | Price change | $289,900+93.4%$292/sqft |
Source: REAL ESTATE WEST #289411 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $149,900$151/sqft |
Source: REAL ESTATE WEST #287409 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,663 -16.6% | $553,700 +18.4% |
| 2024 | $4,389 +0.5% | $467,700 |
| 2023 | $4,368 +16.2% | $467,700 +35.6% |
| 2022 | $3,758 -1.7% | $344,800 |
| 2021 | $3,825 +13.5% | $344,800 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $3,370 -0.2% | $303,800 |
| 2019 | $3,377 +1.8% | $303,800 +18.2% |
| 2018 | $3,318 +6.2% | $257,000 |
| 2017 | $3,125 +33.6% | $257,000 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $2,339 +207.9% | $237,400 +52.1% |
| 2015 | $760 +229.4% | $156,100 +146.7% |
| 2014 | $231 -81.9% | $63,282 -8.2% |
| 2013 | $1,271 -3.1% | $68,969 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $1,312 | $68,380 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $129,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $129,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $129,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $129,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $129,900 -5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $138,067 +120.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $62,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 59601
Similar homes
- $--2 bd1 ba1k sqft1618 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59601Auction
Auction.com 2 - $664,9502 bd2 ba1.2k sqftThe Iron Front, Helena, MT 59601Active Under Contract
MLS ID #30072492, Beau Gotlieb Stumberg, Bigfoot Realty Group. MRMLS - $579,9004 bd1 ba1.3k sqft520 Madison Ave, Helena, MT 59601Active
MLS ID #30078032, Jenni Swartz, RE/MAX Of Helena. MRMLS - $495,0001 bd1 ba825 sqft631 Rhode Island St, Helena, MT 59601Active
MLS ID #30071913, Joseph M Mueller, RE/MAX Of Helena. MRMLS - $420,0002 bd1 ba1k sqft343 N Rodney St, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30073677, Luke Stubblefield, EXIT Realty of Helena. MRMLS
- $439,9004 bd2 ba1.3k sqft1035 Breckenridge St, Helena, MT 59601Active Under ContractMLS ID #30078460, Erin Oelkers Mondie, Big Sky Brokers, LLC. MRMLS
- $495,0004 bd3 ba1.4k sqft411 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30075514, Robert Throneberry, Keller Williams Capital Realty. MRMLS
- $399,0002 bd1 ba1k sqft812 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30071002, Matt B Dalton, Big Sky Brokers, LLC. MRMLS
- $524,9002 bd1 ba1k sqft7988 Bergren Dr, Helena, MT 59602ActiveMLS ID #30077001, Ryan Fetherston, Big Sky Brokers, LLC. MRMLS
- $547,8001 bd2 ba996 sqftThe Iron Front, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30072500, Beau Gotlieb Stumberg, Bigfoot Realty Group. MRMLS
- $359,9002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft1459 Wilder Ave, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30077983, Raylean Garrison, Century 21 Heritage Realty - Helena. MRMLS
- $349,9992 bd1 ba1k sqft1201 Leslie Ave, Helena, MT 59601Active Under ContractMLS ID #30071912, Josh LaFromboise, RE/MAX Of Helena. MRMLS
- $575,0001 bd3 ba1k sqft8455 Oreilly Dr, Helena, MT 59602ActiveMLS ID #30075307, Jolene Lloyd, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Helena. MRMLS
- $539,0003 bd2 ba1.2k sqft5059 Wunsch Dr, Helena, MT 59602Active Under ContractMLS ID #30078373, Sarah Gebhardt, Coldwell Banker Mountainside Realty. MRMLS
- $825,0003 bd3 ba1k sqft2120 Lowe Ct, Helena, MT 59602ActiveMLS ID #30079295, Jolene Lloyd, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Helena. MRMLS
- $375,0003 bd1 ba762 sqft4353 Rimini Rd, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30076389, Erin Oelkers Mondie, Big Sky Brokers, LLC. MRMLS
- $469,9003 bd2 ba1k sqft7105 Whitetail Way, Helena, MT 59602Active Under ContractMLS ID #30077370, Susan M Hughes, Big Sky Brokers, LLC. MRMLS
- $429,9002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft70 Greenwood Trl, Clancy, MT 59634Active Under ContractMLS ID #30077969, Philip T Shields, The Synergy Group. MRMLS
- $405,0002 bd2 ba1.2k sqft516 Coventry Ct, Helena, MT 59601ActiveMLS ID #30076197, Ryan Stavnes, EXIT Realty of Helena. MRMLS
- $474,9003 bd2 ba1.2k sqft1125 Tiller Ct, Helena, MT 59602Active Under ContractMLS ID #30077789, Deb Wong, RE/MAX Of Helena. MRMLS
