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Discover the character and lifestyle of historic Helena, Montana, at 520 Madison Ave. Set along a tree-lined street near downtown Helena and the Mount Helena trail system, this distinctive 4-bedroom home offers more than 3,000 square feet of space filled with the craftsmanship and personality that make Helena’s historic homes so special.
From the inviting covered front porch to the high ceilings, beautiful built-in cabinetry and period fixtures, this is a home for someone who appreciates architecture with a story. The flexible floor plan includes a front bedroom that can easily serve as a home office, while the finished attic features built-in headboards, desks and storage—creating a unique space for guests, hobbies, creative pursuits or a private retreat.
Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with mature surroundings and a sense of privacy rarely found this close to the heart of Helena.
520 Madison Ave offers the opportunity to enjoy an established historic neighborhood while staying close to downtown Helena restaurants, shopping, arts and entertainment, as well as hiking and mountain biking on nearby Mount Helena.
If you have been searching for a historic home in Helena, MT with authentic character, flexible living spaces and a location that connects you to both downtown and Montana recreation, this may be the home you have been waiting for.
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Price cut: $29.9K (10/14)
$550,000
520 Madison Ave, Helena, MT 59601
4beds
1,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
8,755 Square Feet Lot
$542,200 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible floor planTree-lined streetInviting covered front porchPeriod fixturesHigh ceilingsBeautiful built-in cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenni Swartz 406-439-5304,
RE/MAX Of Helena
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30078032
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,817
- Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access, On Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,755 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 05188725447050000
- Zoning description: 1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Helena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $607,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,633
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$542,200
$515,000 - $569,000
$2,318/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Price change | $550,000-5.2%$279/sqft |
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| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $579,900-0.9%$294/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Price change | $585,000-4.1%$297/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $610,000$310/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,107 +46.3% | $607,100 +40% |
| 2024 | $1,440 -43.6% | $433,500 |
| 2023 | $2,554 | $433,500 +50.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $288,500 |
| 2021 | $1,426 +5.9% | $288,500 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $1,346 -0.2% | $281,300 |
| 2019 | $1,349 -23.5% | $281,300 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $1,763 +5.9% | $278,300 |
| 2017 | $1,665 +133.9% | $278,300 +19.9% |
| 2016 | $712 -3% | $232,200 |
| 2015 | $734 +104.7% | $232,200 +136.2% |
| 2014 | $359 +1.3% | $98,315 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $354 -80.1% | $95,772 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,784 | $92,952 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $127,000 +43% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $88,800 |
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