Believe in Better:

Helena; The Best Place to Live!

As we usher in a new year, we want to honor Helena’s service to the community during 2023. It takes hard work and commitment to serve a community; that makes this time of year the perfect time to recognize the services Helena provides to its residents. Throughout the year, residents enjoy a wide range of park amenities and facilities beautifully maintained by the Helena Parks Maintenance staff and Urban Forestry Division. The Helena Police Department dedicates itself to providing professional law enforcement services to protect and serve all members of the community. Continuing the tradition as Guardians of the Gulch, the Helena Fire Department vows to provide a quality, effective, skillful, safe and caring service to protect the community whenever and wherever needed. From snow removal to infrastructure maintenance to collecting garbage to operating a reliable water and sewer system, employees of the City of Helena work diligently to deliver trustworthy services to all Helena residents under the guidance of skilled city personnel and a responsive and caring mayor and city commission. When choosing the next best place to live in 2024, consider a home in Helena; and what better place to start your search than a new home at Mountain View Meadows. At Mountain View Meadows, the City of Helena provides water and sewer services, police and fire protection and maintains the 5.2-acre Mountain View Park with its tennis, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball courts, a log pavilion, dog park, open space and accessible playground facility. At Mountain View Meadows you will find infrastructure built to City of Helena standards designed to promote the health and wellbeing of all its residents along with events and activities that encourage community involvement. With 2023 in the rear-view mirror and 2024 in the sights ahead, now is the perfect time to come see just what makes Helena and Mountain View Meadows the very best place to live in Montana.

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As the Ball Drops, So Do Mortgage Rates

With patience and a steady hand on the helm, the Federal Reserve has helped steer the country through a difficult time of rising inflation and fears of recession. Although too early to tell the long-range outcome, the most recent economic and jobs reports show inflation coming under control, low unemployment, continued job growth, higher wages and interest rates holding steady. All this appears to be heading towards a welcomed drop in mortgage rates as we begin the countdown to 2024.

But does that mean the price of housing will fall as well? Perhaps not upfront but most definitely in the long term of your loan. With increased material and labor costs and low inventory, housing prices are not expected to decline but should remain steady. Higher wages will increase buying power so more people will find themselves this coming year able to qualify to purchase a new home. With even a modest decrease in mortgage rates, the cost of that new home over the course of a 30-year fixed mortgage rate  can translate into a savings of tens of thousands of dollars with more of the monthly payment going into building equity.

Discussing buying power and loan options are best left to professional lenders and financial advisors who will help you determine if purchasing a new home is right for you. Fannie Mae forecasts that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate that stood at 7.76% in November will average 7% in the first quarter of 2024 and slowly decline over the year.  Any way you look at it, that’s great news for home buyers.

1. THANKS FOR BRIGHTENING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! You brightened our streets and dazzled your neighbors. If you haven’t driven about yet, it’s not too late. Most of the lights still shine at night welcoming you to share in the joy of the season. 

2.  SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR “BEST NEIGHBOR OF THE YEAR” AWARD: Want to recognize a neighbor that has gone the extra mile to do something for you or the greater Mountain View Meadows community? Or maybe you noticed someone whose small gestures of kindness added up to something big this past year? Your HOA is seeking nominations in January for the Best Neighbor of the Year to be awarded at the annual HOA meeting later this winter or early spring. To nominate a neighbor, drop off a letter at the MVM office or send an email to April.mvm@hotmail.com with their name and address with details to support your nomination. It’s an honor to win but even more to be nominated.

3. CONDO SNOW REMOVAL: The Condo HOA is responsible for removing snow from your sidewalks and private streets. City of Helena snow removal ordinances allow for 24 hours after the snow stops falling to clear the snow. However, the HOA strives to deliver snow removal services faster than required. Since snow melts quicker on sidewalks on the sunny side of homes, sidewalks on the north or shaded sides may need removed first. And just a reminder to call Mark at 406.431.7305 if you have any issues with snow or ice that need dealt with immediately.

4.  YES, I’LL SHOVEL YOUR SNOW: Danielle has compiled a list of people who have expressed an interest in shoveling snow this winter for those of you who can’t. If you are in need of help, email Danielle.mvm@hotmail.com and she’ll send you the list. Some people included a price per hour while others will negotiate based on the job. And if you haven’t added your name to the list but are willing to clear driveways or sidewalks for a small fee, let Danielle know and she will add your info.

Pricing for new single-family homes and condos at Mountain View Meadows if not shown may be available upon request. Not all available homes and condos are included below. To learn more about your favorite home or for a complete list of plans under construction call the Mountain View Meadows Sales and Information Center at 406-449-0800 for an appointment or stop by our office anytime during regular business hours. And remember, realtors are always welcome!

2877 Travis: “The Sierra Pioneer”. $419,900. What a great price on a 1476 SF, 3BD/2BA Sierra Custom Home! You’ll love it when you see it so waste no time calling for a tour. The home features champaign fixtures, a fireplace, walk-in tiled shower in the owners’ suite, an attached 2-car garage, AC and lots of upscale touches you’ve come to expect in a Sierra Custom Home. Stop by the MVM office at 431 S. Alice St. for a tour. For additional details on making this new home yours, call Dawn at 443-1432. MLS# 30016337.

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2884 Travis: “The Ranger.” $474,900. You will absolutely fall in love with this home! Expressions of style abound throughout. But don’t take our word for it. Call Rebecca at 431-7680 for a tour of this new home well under construction. Sierra homes sell quickly so you’ll want to get your foot in the door before it is listed on the MLS. The 3BD/2BA Ranger features a covered side patio, walk-in tiled shower, AC, an attached 2-car garage and at completion will wow you with all its upscale finishes. Ring in the new year with a brand-new home in the much sought after Craftsman Village neighborhood of Mountain View Meadows. 

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2878 Travis Ave: “The Side-kick”. A new 1255 SF home for only $384,900? Yes, you read that right! This 2BD/2BA home features a great owners’ suite with upscale finishes throughout including beautiful granite countertops, soft-close birch cabinets, stainless steel appliances, walk-in tiled shower, vaulted ceilings, AC and an attached 2-car garage. What a way to start the new year! Call 406-431-7680 for a tour or stop by the office at 431 S. Alice St. open weekdays 10-6. MLS# 30016664.

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2651 Upland Ave: “The Bannock XL”. Ready for Move-in Today! Every seller says their home is a “must see” but the Bannock XL is one you won’t want to miss. We took a popular 2-story plan and upsized it to create an awesome 2-story home featuring a main-floor office or guest bedroom, a spacious upstairs owners suite and a 3-car garage. And if you need a big laundry room, you can’t beat the Bannock XL! With 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms and the main floor flex space, everyone in your house will find their own private place to slip away. Built by Weatherall Builders, the Bannock XL includes granite countertops and soft-close cabinets throughout, stainless-steel appliances, walk-in tiled shower, laminate flooring down, carpeting in 2nd floor bedrooms and tile in bathrooms and laundry. AC is included in this beautiful new 1900 SF home just waiting for you to select your exterior colors for painting in the spring. Call Rebecca for a tour at 406-431-7680. $509,900.

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2647 Upland Ave: Choose this brand-new 2555 S.F. Sierra Custom Home plan and you’ll have the only one in the Uplands neighborhood! Expect awesome mountain views from three of the four upstairs bedrooms. That’s right! Four bedrooms! But that’s not all. There is still an office space on the first floor that could act as a 5th bedroom! The Premium owners suite includes a double vanity, water closet, walk-in tiled shower and a huge walk-in closet. Along with the office, the downstairs boasts a spacious kitchen with a large central island, a café, a half bath and a gathering/living room for both relaxing and entertaining. The patio off the café offers tons of privacy as the lot backs onto a hill so there is no home directly behind. This home is ready for you to tour today so call for an appointment at 406-431-7680. You’ll be glad you did!

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2667 Upland Ave: Just shy of 2200 SF, this newly designed, upscale Sierra Custom Home with a tandem 3-car garage is one of only four new homes left in The Uplands neighborhood at Mountain View Meadows. You need to tour this home to experience its luxurious feel and sense of style both inside and out. With 3 bedrooms and an office, you won’t have to sacrifice space when working from home. Call 406.431.7680 for an appointment. Serious enquiries only.

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2844 Adam Run: “The Getaway”. Big and Beautiful with unobstructed mountain views! Just under 2500 SF, this 3-level walk-out was designed to provide a getaway space for every person in your family. The main floor features tall ceilings and high upper windows that light up the great room along with a fireplace, kitchen with a raised breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, a powder room, laundry room and entry to a covered deck. A half level up you’ll find the owner’s suite with private bath, and two bedrooms with a shared bath and a half level down, a family room, 4th bedroom and full bath along with tons of storage and sliding glass doors leading onto a patio. Priced in the low $600K’s. For more info, call 406-431-7680. 

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2880 Adam Run: “The Chief”. Will 3652 SF fit your needs? If you want unobstructed mountain views on a walk-out lot with all City of Helena services, then don’t wait to call for an appointment to discuss details on making The Chief your next home. Currently under construction, The Chief offers main floor living featuring a premium owners suite, a dining room or home office, a great room with fireplace, two additional bedrooms, a second bath and a laundry room. The unfinished basement features plenty of storage space while providing an opportunity to add a game room, great room, and two more bedrooms and a bath. Call for info: 406-431-7680.

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2990 Aspen View Loop: 1285 SF Single-level 2BD/2BA Condo; $374,900.

Enjoy natural beauty across the street from your covered front porch! Stone birch cabinets in the kitchen provide a gentle contrast to the Reserved White walls and Fantasy White granite countertops. Flooring throughout include laminate in the great room, kitchen and hallways, tile in all wet areas and carpet in bedrooms. The owners suite features a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom, walk-in closet, double vanity and walk-in tiled shower. You’ll enjoy the convenience of laundry room cabinets and walk-in access to utilities. Add in AC, an attached 2-car garage, a covered outdoor patio and easy access to sidewalks and paved walking trails that lead to neighborhood parks, and you’ll find comfort and relaxation both inside and outside your brand-new condo. For additional information stop by the MVM office at 431 S. Alice St. for a tour. MLS# 30014889.

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2940 & 2942 Vista View: 1334 SF Single-level 2BD/2BA condo; $409,900.

See for yourself how pampered you feel when you step inside this spacious, single-level 2-bedroom condo with all the upscale features you’ve come to expect from a new condo at Mountain View Meadows. This 2-bed/2ba home boats vaulted ceilings, tiled baths, tiled walk-in shower, private water closet, double vanity, laundry room cabinets and sink, raised breakfast bar, soft-closed cabinets, pantry, AC, lots of natural light and gorgeous views. Add in a large covered rear deck, covered front porch, 2-car attached garage and easy access to parks and paved trails and you’ll be first to sign on the dotted line. Ready for move in as soon as you close!

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2927 Aspen View Loop: 1464 SF Single-level 2BD/2BA Condo with Flex Room; $399,900.

Fronting a courtyard instead of a street? Check out how nice it feels to take your morning walk around a landscaped courtyard just steps from your covered front porch. Warm colors set the tone for this welcoming, spacious condo. The kitchen features dark birch cabinets, brushed granite countertops, soft-close cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, pantry and garbage disposal. Vaulted ceilings in the great room and owners suite, a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, private water closet, cabinets in the laundry room, AC and easy access to utilities are just a few of the special features that set this condo apart. The flex room provides just that extra space you want for a craft or exercise room, home office or spare bedroom for guests. Add in a covered outdoor living space and an attached 2-car garage and you’ll have all the space you need for relaxing and tinkering at home. Low $165/month condo dues cover street and sidewalk snow removal, exterior building maintenance and insurance, landscape maintenance, and contributions to common amenities. For a tour, contact Anna Havranek at 406-438-1141. Sorry, no rentals. MLS #30014775.



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2948 & 2950 Vista View: 1687 SF Single-level 3BD/2BA Condo; $479,900.

Beautiful single-level open floorplan with amazing views and lots of natural light. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, soft close cabinets, pantry, raised breakfast bar, garbage disposal and stainless-steel appliances. You’ll love the tray ceilings in the great room and owners’ suite and the gorgeous walk-in tiled shower. Other standout features include a sink and cabinets in the laundry room and a large covered outdoor deck. The condo includes AC and an attached 2-car garage with easy access to utilities and the 2.5-mile paved Fun & Fitness Bike/Ped Trail that connects Highway 282 to Highway 12. With the feel of an upscale single-family home, these 3BD/2BA condos will wow you with spacious comfort. Low $165 a month condo fees cover exterior building insurance and upkeep, landscape maintenance, private street and sidewalk snow removal and contributions to common amenities. 

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2945 & 2947 Vista View: Raising the roof on a brand new 1845 SF condo building... and one side is already under contract! You won't want to miss your chance to own the other side. Yeah, it’s that big and so are the views! This luxury 3BD/2BA condo features vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, beautiful laminate flooring, tiled baths and laundry, walk-in tiled shower, walk-in pantry, soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a dedicated dining space and an attached 2-car garage--Everything you need to enjoy a comfortable, convenient lifestyle! Stop by the office at 431 S. Alice Street. Priced at $509,900.



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Building Lots at Mountain View Meadows

2804 Alyson Rain & 2868 Adam Run: Wouldn’t you love an amazing mountain view? But then, you also want the convenience of Helena city services. Hard to find? Not at Mountain View Meadows! This fall would be a great time to start planning on a new Sierra Custom Home to be built on a lot with unobstructed mountain views. Two view lots are available in the Craftsman North section of the Craftsman Village neighborhood, within easy walking distance of Mountain View Park. Planning a new build takes time so get the process going now to be ready to break ground this spring. Interested? Drop us a line at info@mvmeadows.com or call Rebecca at 406-431-7680 to pick your perfect homesite.

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2851 Travis Ave: “The Trailblazer". Featuring an inviting front porch, fireplace, granite, walk-in pantry, walk-in closets, tray ceilings, and an attached 2-car garage, this 3BD/2BA, 1775 S.F. Sierra Custom Home will wow you with style. If you love living close to a 5.2 acre park with a dog park, tennis, basketball, playground and other great amenities, you’ll want to make your move now. Call Dawn Purvis for more details at 406-449-3301. MLS# 30014513. $483,900.

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2857 Travis Ave: "The Marshall". Want upscale living with minimal yard maintenance? Then check out this 1858 SF single-level Sierra Custom Home now. Under construction on a quiet street within easy walking distance to Mountain View Park. Choose this for your new home and you'll find yourself relaxing on your front porch, grilling on your rear patio or hanging out next to your fireplace in the gathering room just off the front entry. Explore the possibilities for owning this 3BD/2BA home complete with all the bells and whistles that come with a Sierra Custom Home. To learn more, contact the MVM office at 406-431-7680. Pricing available soon.

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2845 Travis Ave: “The Sierra Settler”. 1646 SF gives you all the room you need at an awesome price! This beautiful 3BD/2BA home features upscale finishes with a covered front porch and attached 2-car garage. If you’re looking for a great home with reliable city services within easy walking distance to Mountain View Park, call Dawn Purvis now at 406-449-3301 or drop by the Mountain View Meadows Sales & Information office Monday through Friday for a tour of this brand-new Sierra Custom Home nearing completion. MLS# 30014708. Priced at $447,900. 

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2873 Adam Run: "The Arrow". This 3BD/2.5BA new home under construction is a whopping 2,116 SF on two floors giving you all the room you need to live large. By McCall Homes, The Arrow features quartz countertops in the kitchen, Whirlpool Stainless Steel appliances, a downstairs living room as well as a second floor family room, and an attached 2-car garage. The Arrow is expected to be completed in December. For information call 406-651-5354. MLS# 30014714.

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2875 Adam Run: "The Sundance". This single-level 1668 SF floorplan by McCall Homes features quartz countertops in the kitchen, a tankless hot water heater, stainless steel appliances and an attached 2-car garage. For more information on this 3BD/2BA home currently under construction, call Greg at 406-651-5354 or check out the listing at MLS# 30014716. $445,000. 

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Aspen Park at Mountain View Meadows