Butte, MT metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$307K
↑ 20.4% YoY
Days on Market
62 days
↓ 24.4% YoY
Active Inventory
116
↓ 19.4% YoY
Homes Sold
33
↓ 26.7% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Butte, MT metro area Market Summary
The Butte, MT metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $307K, up 20.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 62 days on the market, 24.4% shorter than a year ago.
There are 116 homes for sale — 19.4% fewer than last year. With 3.5 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 30 new listings were added during this period, up 7.1% year-over-year.
0.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 21.6% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
68
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Montana Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 27% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Butte, MT metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$342K
Price per Sq Ft
$177
Sale-to-List Ratio
N/A
Months of Supply
3.5
Sold Above List
0.0%
Price Drops
21.6%
New Listings
30
↑ 7.1% YoY
Pending Sales
39
Off Market in 2 Weeks
30.8%
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