Living in Bozeman
Home to Montana State University’s main campus, Bozeman has often been ranked among the best small college towns in the country. It offers both the best of urban Montana living—great restaurants, independent breweries, a thriving music scene—and access to Montana’s endless outdoor recreation options, from skiing and snowmobiling to hiking and biking.
188 Higain Trail, Bozeman | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | 3,225 Sq Ft
MLS# 376395 | $1,495,000
Miranda Wheeler | 406.640.1655 | MirandaLWheeler@gmail.com
The university’s presence has also attracted tech start-ups and other companies looking to capitalize on the abundant, well-educated work force. Whether you work for the university or just enjoy the excellent restaurant options that come with a town full of hungry students, homes in Bozeman are highly desirable.
Living in Missoula
The Clark Fork River runs through the heart of Missoula, with the historic downtown district on the north bank and the University of Montana spreading out from the south bank. Missoula is definitely one of the best college towns in Montana, a place where the maroon and silver of the Grizzlies is everywhere, and where big name bands and lecturers frequently come to town.
4576 Christian Drive, Missoula | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | 3,644 Sq Ft
MLS# 22213777 | $995,000
Rebecca Donnelly | 406.546.0067 | Rebecca@soldbybd.com
Buying a home in Missoula means access to both culture and natural beauty. Recreation begins in the heart of town, where the town constructed a Brennan’s Wave in the Clark Fork River. Warm summer nights bring kayakers, surfers, and paddleboarders to try their tricks, as well as plenty of onlookers cheering for them.
11750 Kona Rapids Drive, Missoula | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 2,708 Sq Ft
MLS# 22212724 | $800,000 | UNDER CONTRACT
Stephanie Dwyer | 406.531.3307 | Stephanie@PurewestMT.com
Hiking the M is another quintessential Missoula activity. Built in 1908 by the university’s Forestry Club, the 3/4 mile switchback-filled trail rewards hikers’ persistence with a beautiful birds-eye view of the city, another way to appreciate why Missoula is one of the best places to live in Montana.
Living in Kalispell
Community colleges in Montana also contribute to the life and vitality of their cities and make residential real estate more appealing. Kalispell’s Flathead Valley Community College has undergone many expansions in the last few years, including adding on-campus student housing.
207 Taelor Road, Kalispell | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 1,639 Sq Ft
MLS# 22210546 | $699,000
Darcy Metzger | 406.261.2313 | DarcyMetzger@PureWestMT.com
Another exciting development is the Wachholz College Center. This new state-of-the-art performance hall, opening in the fall of 2022, will bring musical acts like the Wailin’ Jennys and Branford Marsalis and speakers including author David Sedaris and Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau to town.
Living in Billings
Montana’s largest city features two colleges: Montana State University-Billings and Rocky Mountain College, a small private liberal arts college. Homes in Billings benefit from these two institutions, which bring youth and vibrancy to the Magic City.
3013 Golden Acres Drive, Billings | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3,562 Sq Ft
MLS# 333443 | $527,900
Sheila Larsen | 406.672.1130 | Sheila@PureWestMT.com
Buying a home in Billings means the opportunity to cheer for the Yellowjackets— MSU-Billings has 16 NCAA Division II teams—or the Battlin’ Bears of Rocky Mountain College, whose 15 teams compete in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Whether you’ve always thought about buying a home in Bozeman or are just considering the appeal of the best college towns in Montana, these are just a few of the many residential real estate listings PureWest offers.
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