Is Helena, MT 59602 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Helena is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 28% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #1 of 4 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Helena housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Helena, MT 59602 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 112 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $574,751. Overall, Helena is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Lewis and Clark County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Helena ranks #1 of 4 MT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 31 out of 100).
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Questions about Helena real estate
Is Helena a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Helena, MT 59602 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Helena?
The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Helena sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Helena?
About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Lewis and Clark County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Helena?
The median sale price was $574,751 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $270 per square foot.
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