68 homes sold in Helena Valley Northwest in the last year, at a typical $533K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Helena Valley Northwest homes are listed.
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Houses are 98% of Helena Valley Northwest’s sales, at a typical $523K (year to May 2026)
68 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 58 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $251MT $283
- Days to sell
- 76
- Sold over asking
- 0%
- Listings with a price cut
- 21%
Condos: 1 sold, typical $330K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
68 sales in the last year, against 111 in 2016 and a low of 52 in 2025. The typical sale went from $238K in 2016 to $533K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $550K buys in Helena Valley Northwest
Check a listing against what Helena Valley Northwest homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Helena Valley Northwest are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 44% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Helena Valley Northwest’s home sales since 2014 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 68 sales.
If you’re buying in Helena Valley Northwest
- Shop in March. It brings about 10 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (0% over asking).
- Move fast on good ones. 55% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings the homes; winter brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 11 a month), but December is the most competitive: 1% of December sales close over asking. March and April offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (0%). January has the least competition (0%) but only about 5 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Montana as a whole
| Helena Valley Northwest now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MT now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 55% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 75 | 86 | 53 | 91 |
17 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.3 times the 2022 low (13), 44% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 54.
Helena Valley Northwest ranks 22nd of 22 busy Montana markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Helena Valley Northwest is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2014 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Helena Valley Northwest home costs about $3,074 a month
Price: Helena Valley Northwest’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Helena Valley Northwest’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Helena Valley Northwest is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $533K home, about $3,520 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Helena Valley Northwest, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Helena Valley NorthwestTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Helena Valley Northwest.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Helena Valley Northwest, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | 378 | $432K | $248 | 0% | 58 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 87 | $522K | $270 | 0% | 69 |
| East Helena | 82 | $466K | $271 | 0% | 82 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 74 | $527K | $277 | 0% | 69 |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 68 | $533K | $252 | 0% | 75 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 55 | $653K | $268 | 0% | 86 |
| Montana City | 41 | $685K | $278 | 0% | 113 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Helena Valley Northwest
What do homes sell for in Helena Valley Northwest, MT?
68 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $533K, $252 a square foot.
Is Helena Valley Northwest a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 23 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 3 months of supply..
When is the best time to buy in Helena Valley Northwest?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Helena Valley Northwest?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $533K home that’s near $3,520.
Where can I see homes for sale in Helena Valley Northwest?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Helena Valley Northwest’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Helena Valley Northwest.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).