If you're looking for something with character, space and possibilities you won't find in a typical subdivision, 196 Lincoln rd is worth a look. Set on nearly 10 acres with water rights, this property offers room for animals, hobbies, work, guests/rental income and more. The 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath farmhouse is cozy and inviting with the warmth and personality of an older home, original wood floors, but good-sized updated kitchen, dining area, wood stove, metal roof and converted garage that now serves as a spacious 4th bedroom with its own walk out slider. Outside is where this property really sets itself apart. You'll also love the arena and the 3-stall barn includes a nicely finished tack room, making it ready for horses or other animals. A large multi-use outbuilding is divided into 3 different spaces, offering garage/workshop space, an office with its own bathroom, and an additional finished area with another bathroom that could make a great art studio, home gym, hobby room or creative workspace. There's also additional storage above. And THEN- there's the bonus space- a Conex container with additions that has been converted into a separate 1-bed, 1 bath living space complete with a kitchen and laundry hookups. Use it as a guest house, extended living space or explore its potential as a rental. Nearly 10 acres, animal-friendly, established water rights, multiple outbuildings and an unusual amount of flexibility- all with the character of an old Montana farmhouse. This isn't a cookie-cutter property, and that's exactly the point and what's exciting!
West Helena Valley, located between Helena and the Spokane Creek corridor, is a rural and residential Helena Valley West Central neighborhood with wide-open pasture views and a foothills backdrop. The neighborhood reads as big-sky Montana: long driveways, barns and outbuildings, and newer homes set on larger parcels. The character concentrates around the US-12/US-287 corridor near the Spokane Creek Road area, where feed stores, equipment yards, and local service counters set a working-valley rhythm. Community pillars include the Montana Wild Education Center, the Great Northern Carousel, and the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in nearby Helena. Daily life orbits trailheads, fishing access, and the steady presence of the mountains on the horizon.
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Market insights
196 Lincoln Rd W · $829,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 58 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
92.0%
Most homes are selling 8% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$829,900
Median sale price in this area is $513,316. (38% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Updated/remodeled condition
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air
Wood stove
Exterior features
Patio
Porch
Perimeter and partial fencing
Level topography/lot
County road and highway frontage
Barn(s)
Workshop
Has view
Home design
Single family residence
One level
Residential property
Parking
1-car garage
Additional parking
RV access/parking
Construction
Metal roof
Concrete basement (none/finished status: none)
Utilities
Private well water
Private sewer / septic tank
Electricity connected
Natural gas available and connected
Underground utilities
Other
Property updated/remodeled
Approximately 9.59 acres
Electricity and solar
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Remarks: One level home with hardwood floors, open space all around, great views. Home needs a little TLC but has great potential. Attached single garage and detached 24 x 24 garage with 12 ft walls. Large garage needs siding. Newer furnace and water heater. New well pump and casing.
Public Records
Feb 8, 2007
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 6, 2006
Sold
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Public Records
May 16, 2000
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,435 (−16.0%)
$207,919 + $232,981
$440,900
2024
$2,899 (+0.3%)
$207,919 + $232,981
$440,900
2023
$2,891 (+21.1%)
$128,732 + $218,568
$347,300
2022
$2,387 (+1.0%)
$128,732 + $218,568
$347,300
2021
$2,365 (+12.2%)
$84,442 + $158,458
$242,900
2020
$2,108 (−0.8%)
$84,442 + $158,458
$242,900
2019
$2,125 (+1.6%)
$85,560 + $123,740
$209,300
2018
$2,091 (+6.4%)
$85,560 + $123,740
$209,300
2017
$1,966 (+38.3%)
$85,742 + $118,658
$204,400
2016
$1,421 (+0.9%)
$85,742 + $118,658
$204,400
2015
$1,408 (+5.7%)
$45,845 + $107,655
$153,500
2014
$1,332
$45,845 + $107,655
$153,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9.59 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,776
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,776
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lewis & Clark County
APN
05-1994-13-3-01-77-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
18 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Helena, MT • 59602
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.