Housing in Townsend
Townsend's housing market runs close to Montana's statewide picture overall, with a real, disclosed price spread this record credits to genuine Canyon-Ferry-Lake-adjacent demand.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed spread across sources
Zillow's average home value ran $455,506 (down 0.3% YoY, as of May 31, 2026), while a separate source cited a notably higher $635,000 median list price over the same period -- a real, disclosed spread this record does not resolve to one figure (base record).
Canyon Ferry Lake shapes local demand
Dozens of Canyon-Ferry-Lake-adjacent listings and multiple new 2026-construction homes specifically marketed for lake proximity plausibly explain part of the real, disclosed price spread (base record).
Close to, modestly below the statewide average
Zillow's citywide average runs modestly below Montana's own $467,919 statewide average home value, even as lake-adjacent list prices run notably higher.
Confirm current, address-specific listings directly
Given the real, disclosed spread, confirm current listings directly with a local agent, distinguishing lake-adjacent from inland Townsend properties before setting a firm budget.
Key takeaways
- Zillow's average home value ran $455,506 (-0.3% YoY); a separate source cites a $635,000 median list price -- a real, disclosed spread.
- Canyon Ferry Lake proximity plausibly drives part of the real, disclosed price spread.
- Townsend's citywide average runs modestly below Montana's statewide average home value.
- Confirm current, address-specific listings directly, distinguishing lake-adjacent from inland properties.
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