Kalispell, MT Real Estate News

By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
I recently found an online directory of Kalispell City ordinances and thought it’d be intriguing to see what some of the ordinances of the past were. If I can find enough interesting material, I hope to share one from each year up until now. The last post covered the 1919 Kalispell ordinance that started the prohibition of alcohol. Residents still wanted to have fun, but this week's post covers ordinances from 1920 that seem to be designed to stop people from enjoying themselves.The first one, ordinance #352 from March of 1920, covered dancing restrictions. The city council indicated that any person dancing in a dance hall between 12 midnight and 8 am on Sundays, or between 1 am and 8 am any other days will be guilty of the offense of "Unlawful Dance" and will be punished by up to a $20...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of November 2023. The number of monthly sales and parcels under contract decreased while active listings remained flat. Overall the residential land market remains a buyers market.   INVENTORYAs of early December 2023, there were 118 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is the same as November's inventory. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale 31% of the listings include five or more acres. This percentage is slightly lower than last month's report. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farming land, or acreage adjacent to National Forest or lumber parcels. They are often not...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of November 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.According to my calculations, the Kalispell residential market spent the month of November in a balanced market where neither sellers or buyers had an advantage. In November sales were lower than the previous month and remain lower than last year. Inventory decreased for the second month in a row and homes under contract also decreased.  Sales VolumeIn the month of November 2023, there were 48 residential sales in Kalispell which was 14% lower than last month and 9% less than last year. This year's home market has been softer than last year. Of...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Ashley Lake is a 4 mile long by 2 mile wide lake which is located in northwest Kalispell. The lake reaches 200 feet in depth and provides a great spot for fishing, specifically for kokanee, cutthroat and yellow perch. There are three campgrounds around the lake with a total of 12 campsites. And of course, all lake-appropriate activities can be found at Ashley Lake such as swimming, boating and more. With all this activity available, you may have thought there could be no more vacant land available in the Ashley Lake area. You'd be wrong!Twenty-seven (count them, 27!) acres of land on the south side of Ashley Lake just came on the market! The listing reads:Have you been dreaming of secluded acreage with amazing views of Ashley Lake and the nearby mountains and hillsides? A place where yo...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Even though the neighboring and adjoining parcel was just sold, the 20 acres at Nhn Emmons Canyon Road in Kalispell is still available!Here's what the listing for Emmons Canyon Road states:Are you an artist looking for a quiet and private oasis for creativity? Or perhaps you are dreaming of the perfect place to hide away from the world? Maybe you've been looking for a parcel of land with amazing views? Then this property off of Old Coon Hollow Road may be perfect for you! There is already a flat spot that is ideal for building. The property has stupendous views of multiple mountain ranges, Flathead Valley and the north end of Flathead Lake. If hunting is your passion, this area is full of deer, elk, bear, coyote, turkey, and more. Being nowhere near a main road, traffic will be nonexist...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Sixteen days after this 23 acre parcel went on the market, it has a new owner!Here's what the listing for 990 Patrick Creek Road Kalispell said:Are you an artist looking for a quiet and private oasis for creativity? Or perhaps you are dreaming of the perfect place to hide away from the world? Then this property off of Old Coon Hollow Road may be perfect for you! With the removal of trees, you will have some amazing views. There is a flat area that might be a good start for possible build site. If hunting is your passion, this area is full of deer, elk, bear, coyote, turkey, and more. Being nowhere near a main road, traffic will be nonexistent, and the sounds you hear will be those of local animals, birds and the wind in the trees. With no covenants or HOA, you can build what you like. T...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of May 2022. Land sales and properties under contract decreased and available inventory increased significantly. The residential land market in Kalispell may be edging towards a more balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers have the upper hand.  INVENTORYAs of early June, there were 74 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is 51% more than May's inventory of 49. It is a significant increase and is the second month in a row of more inventory. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale ~60% of the listings include five or more acres. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farm...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of May 2022. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.  The Kalispell residential market remains a sellers market, but there are some changes to note.   Sales VolumeIn the month of May 2022, there were 96 residential sales in Kalispell which is 10% less than last year and slightly less than last month. There are also currently 15% fewer homes under contract than a month ago. So buyer demand may be softening.    InventoryIn terms of available homes on the market, inventory has seen a significant upward movement. As of the beginning of June, there are 57% more homes on the market than there were a month ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
The Flathead Valley Exchange Club held a Field of Honor® from Friday May 27th to Monday May 30th, 2022. The event was held at Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. The Field of Honor® kicked off on Friday May 27th, with an opening ceremony that was held from 10:30 to 11:00am. The guest speaker was Marc Racicot, former governor of Montana. The event included opening and closing prayers, a color guard, National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, an overview of the event, introduction of distinguished guests and sponsors and Racicot's speech. The ceremony closed with a playing of Taps. While the day was a chilly and rainy weekday, more than 100 residents turned out to experience the event. The Exchange Club thanks all who attended!   The Kalispell Field of Honor® inclu...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Two adjoining parcels just went on the market in the forest southwest of Kalispell. Buy the 20 acre one with the address of Emmons Canyon Rd, or the 23 acre with an address of 990 Patrick Creek Road, or buy the entire 43 acres!Here's what the listing for Emmons Canyon Road states:Are you an artist looking for a quiet and private oasis for creativity? Or perhaps you are dreaming of the perfect place to hide away from the world? Maybe you've been looking for a parcel of land with amazing views? Then this property off of Old Coon Hollow Road may be perfect for you! There is already a flat spot that is ideal for building. The property has stupendous views of multiple mountain ranges, Flathead Valley and the north end of Flathead Lake. If hunting is your passion, this area is full of deer, e...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
The Flathead Valley Exchange Club is holding a Field of Honor® from Friday May 27th at 10:30am to Monday May 30th at noon. The event will be held at Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. The event will officially kick off on Friday May 27th, with an opening ceremony from 10:30 to 11:30am on the high school grounds. Marc Racicot, former governor of Montana, will be the guest speaker. The event will include opening and closing prayers, a color guard from Malmstrom AFB, Glacier High School Band's rendition of the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, an overview of the event, introduction of distinguished guests and sponsors and Racicot's speech. The ceremony will close with a playing of Taps.   The Kalispell Field of Honor® will include a display of 1,000 Americ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of April 2022. Land sales increased slightly, properties under contract decreased and available inventory remained relatively unchanged. The total value of land sold increased.   INVENTORYAs of early May, there were 49 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is relatively flat with April's inventory of 46. It is the first time inventory has increased in the last nine months. That being said, inventory remains low.Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale slightly more than half of the listings include five or more acres. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farming land, or acreage...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of April 2022. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.  The Kalispell residential market remains a strong sellers market, but there are a few signs that changes might be coming.  Sales VolumeIn the month of April 2022, there were 100 residential sales in Kalispell which is 33% more than last year and 83% more than last month. That is quite a jump from the previous month. Because there are currently 162 homes under contract, which is 7% less than the same time last month, next month's results should be relatively flat or perhaps even decrease a bit.  InventoryIn terms of available homes on the market,...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
A beautiful 26 acre parcel of Lower Valley Road land in the valley of Kalispell Montana just went under contract! This property has a current legal address of NHN (No House Number) MT Highway 82, but it's actually located about a quarter mile north on Lower Valley Road. With 800 feet of paved county road frontage, it's a very easy to access parcel in the middle of the valley between Bigfork and Kalispell.Less than an hour after this property hit the market, calls started coming, and within a few days a buyer had connected with the property and is now under contract.This more than twenty six acres of land in the middle of the valley presents an amazing opportunity! The property is totally level and electricity is already on the road. There are many options for the future owner!The land w...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
A beautiful 26 acre parcel of Lower Valley Road land in the valley of Kalispell Montana just went on the market! More than twenty six acres of land in the middle of the valley presents an amazing opportunity! The property is totally level with more than 800 feet of paved county road frontage. Electricity is already on the road. This spot is convenient to everything in the area. For example, it is less than a mile north of Flathead Lake. It's situated between Bigfork and Kalispell and is not far from Glacier National Park, Jewel Basin hiking, Whitefish and Lakeside skiing and more.Even better, this property has many options for a new owner!The land would be perfect for a forever home. Mornings might find a new owner sitting on a deck looking at the mountains and contemplating life. Or pe...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
A common question buyers of land may have is, "Can I subdivide my Kalispell land?" There are various reasons for this question. Buyers may wish to split the land among family members, giving each a deeded piece of property. Or they might want to gain income from the sale of a few pieces, and live on the remaining parcel. Or perhaps they want to purchase land as an investment and subdivide for a development. Whichever of these is true, the answer to the question "Can I subdivide my Kalispell land?" is "It depends." The two major types of land divisions in our area are: family transfers and subdivisions.Family transfers allow a land to be divided and exempted from subdivision review. Specifically, this kind of transfer means the land is being sold or gifted to a member of the landowner's ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Wildlife is prevalent in the Kalispell, Montana area. I recently wrote about the thrill of watching a healthy herd of elk as well as the always-present deer and turkeys. There are other animals that can also be found in our Kalispell woods.  Although the most common animal sightings in our area are turkeys, deer and elk, there are many other animals we've either seen or seen sign of. Coyote: We only saw one coyote, and he was moving too fast to even get a photo. One day a few years ago, we were taking one of our walks down the driveway and we heard something coming our way. As we watched, a coyote bounded across the ground, racing towards our neighbor's ranch. A few seconds later we heard frantic squawking of turkeys. You can just imagine what happened.Mountain Lion: We haven't actually...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of March 2022. Land sales increased, properties under contract and available inventory remain relatively unchanged and the total value of land sold increased.   INVENTORYAs of early April, there were 46 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is relatively flat with March's inventory of 49. That being said, it does indicate the eighth monthly decrease in a row. Inventory remains low.Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale, less than half of the listings include five or more acres. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farming land, or acreage adjacent to National Forest or lumber ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of March 2022. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.   The Kalispell residential market remains a strong sellers market.   Sales VolumeIn the month of March 2022, there were only 54 residential sales in Kalispell which is 54% less than last year and only 4 more than last month. There are currently 174 homes under contract, which is ~33% more than the same time last month. Demand remains high. More inventory would be helpful!  InventoryIn terms of available homes on the market, inventory is only slightly higher (5%) than last month with 120 properties for sale as indicated with the blue line in the ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of February 2022. Land sales decreased, properties under contract increased and the total value of land sold was slightly less than January.    INVENTORYAs of early March, there were 49 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is 9% less than the previous month, the seventh monthly decrease in a row.   Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale, nearly half of the listings include five or more acres. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farming land, or acreage adjacent to National Forest or lumber parcels. They are often not located in a development, but by themselves, and provide p...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of February 2022. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.   The Kalispell residential market remains a strong sellers market.   Sales VolumeIn the month of February 2022, there were only 50 residential sales in Kalispell which is 30% less than last year and 14% less than last month. There are currently 131 homes under contract, which is ~10% more than the same time last month. Sales do typically slow down in the winter months, so as the market seems to be behaving as usual.  InventoryIn terms of available homes on the market, inventory is the same as last month with 114 properties for sale (as indica...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
I recently received some interesting statistics that I thought I'd share with you. Many people in the Flathead Valley believe that all the real estate activity is a result of out-of-towners. And while there are definitely out-of-state buyers, it's interesting to see the specific details of exactly who is buying and selling in Kalispell and the entire Flathead Valley.In the month of January, 344 properties changed hands in Flathead Valley. These properties included land, single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes. Of those sales, 76.5% were conducted by local Montanans. Only 24% of the purchases were made by out of state buyers. This seems to refute the common thinking that all of the activity in the real estate market is caused by those moving into the area. Mu...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Wildlife is prevalent in the Kalispell, Montana area. I recently wrote about the thrill of watching both a healthy herd of elk and the always-present deer during the winter of 2021-2022. Another animal that we see a lot of here in the Flathead Valley are wild turkeys. Below is a quick video with some photos and videos of Kalispell turkeys.    And here is some miscellaneous information about wild turkeys.Background: Turkeys can be found waddling around many different areas of Flathead Valley. What makes this fact interesting is that turkeys are not native to Montana. The Montana Department of Fish and Game first introduced Merriam turkeys in the 1950s, starting with 13 birds (one adult male, four young males, five adult females and three young females). In the following year, 18 more wer...
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