The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59635 sells for about $504,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,053 a month.
ZIP 59635 — East Helena
The 59635 housing market shows steady appreciation and moderate inventory levels, driven by consistent demand from local families and commuters. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the market remains competitive with a healthy sale-to-list ratio.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a balance between small-town living and proximity to the employment opportunities in Helena.
Median prices moved up 7.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59635, Lewis and Clark County, MT
Crime rates in East Helena are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the area.
Schools serving the 59635 area are part of the East Helena Public Schools district, which maintains a stable reputation for community-focused education.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Montana landscape, with standard insurance requirements for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the state capital, Helena, with steady residential development and infrastructure improvements supporting the local tax base.
Property taxes are assessed by Lewis and Clark County based on market value, with mill levies determined by local school districts and municipal authorities.
Residents primarily commute to Helena via US-12, with average drive times to the employment core ranging from 10 to 15 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Helena National Forest for outdoor activities, and basic retail shopping within the East Helena city limits.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand from commuters and families, with rents trending upward in line with regional inflation.
The economy is anchored by government and public sector employment in nearby Helena, supplemented by local retail and service industries.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-12 serving as the main arterial corridor connecting the ZIP to the broader region.
Development is focused on residential infill and expansion on the outskirts of East Helena to accommodate population growth.
The Lewis and Clark County appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to align assessed values with market trends.
Parcels are subject to East Helena Public Schools district taxes and various county-wide service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and standard Montana hazard profiles.
Montana continues to see net positive domestic migration, with many new residents moving from Western states.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and redemption periods defined by state statute.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local hub for small businesses and dining.
Community park offering recreational space and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.