Billings sits at the “Trailhead to Montana,” where work at the medical corridor, flights out of Billings Logan International Airport, and quick drives along I-90 all meet regular life. Buyers looking at homes for sale here weigh more than bedroom counts; they think about whether a place in the Heights, the West End, or closer to downtown fits the way they move through the Yellowstone Valley.
Homes For Sale in Billings
You can search every Billings home for sale through the live Billings Association of Realtors (BAR) MLS feed, with active MLS listings refreshing throughout the day. That means new listings, price reductions, and open houses across the West End, North Elevation, Josephine Crossing, and the South Side roll into one place instead of scattered searches.
Listings are subject to the Fair Housing Act and Billings Association of Realtors rules.
Your Billings Real Estate Expert
Gene Hauck is a Real Estate Advisor with The Morales Group at Engel & Völkers Billings, based at 1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd. With 57 sales and more than $21.6 million in total volume, Gene focuses on residential sales and investment properties throughout Billings, Laurel, and Park City. In the past year alone, Gene closed 22 transactions, combining personal investment experience with professional guidance for both first-time buyers and seasoned investors.
Gene’s day-to-day work includes helping buyers understand water rights and septic systems in rural subdivisions, reviewing HOA structures, and reading the data for resale potential. Whether you are lining up inspections on a mid-century home or negotiating on a new construction lot, you have someone who treats each offer, counter, and repair request like it will be part of your long-term investment story.
Billings Real Estate Market Insights
- Median Sale Price: $395,000
- Average Days on Market (DOM): 55 days
- Inventory: 2.5 months
- Price Appreciation (YoY): 1.0%
- Average Days on Market (DOM): 55 days
- Inventory: 2.5 months
- Price Appreciation (YoY): 1.0%
With more inventory and listings taking several weeks to move, buyers here usually have space to compare active listings instead of sprinting after the first home that hits the BAR MLS feed.
Living in Billings
Life in Billings blends city conveniences with the feel of a Yellowstone Valley gateway town. As Montana’s largest city and regional trade center, it pulls shoppers, patients, and workers from all over eastern Montana and northern Wyoming, which supports steady demand for homes for sale across Billings neighborhoods like the West End, Josephine Crossing, and the Heights. Buyers weighing those areas often look at drive time to the medical corridor, access to parks and trails along The Rimrocks, and how close they want to be to downtown restaurants or the Downtown Brewery District.
Getting around is straightforward compared to bigger metros. I-90 cuts through the city, Billings Logan International Airport sits just minutes from downtown, and daily drives from the Heights or from Laurel rarely feel clogged. For many buyers, that means you can live near the Yellowstone River or closer to the airport for work travel without giving up reasonable access to schools, shopping, and services. When you check active listings, you will see everything from in-town lots with smaller yards to homes on the edges of the valley where wide views and extra space matter more than being a few minutes from the office.
Billings Local Highlights & Attractions
The Rimrocks (The Rims): Sandstone cliffs that frame Billings, with trail access at Swords Park and Zimmerman Park. Great for quick hikes, dog walks, and big sunset views over the city.
Yellowstone River: Runs along the edge of town and is the longest undammed river in the contiguous U.S. Locals float, fish, and kayak in summer; river-adjacent homes often come with flood-zone considerations.
Moss Mansion: A 1903 historic home museum designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh. Tours and seasonal events make it a local staple, and nearby streets draw buyers who like older homes and a tighter grid.
ZooMontana: Montana’s only zoo and botanical park, focused on wildlife native to the 45th parallel. A popular weekend walk and easy outing, especially for buyers on the west side who want quick access.
Downtown Brewery District: A walkable pocket of breweries, distilleries, and cider houses that keeps the area lively after work and on weekends. Nearby condos and smaller homes tend to attract buyers who want to be close to restaurants, bars, and late-night activity.
Beartooth Highway: An All-American Road about an hour away, climbing into the Beartooth Mountains toward Yellowstone. Billings works as a practical basecamp, and buyers who love day trips often look for easy I-90 access.
Billings School Scene
Most of the city falls under Billings Public Schools (District 2), the largest district in Montana. When buyers compare homes for sale, they often start by mapping listings against District 2 boundaries to understand which campuses serve each neighborhood.
Elementary Schools: Poly Drive Elementary, Arrowhead Elementary
Middle Schools: Lewis & Clark Middle School
High Schools: Billings West , Billings Senior, Billings Skyview
Higher Education: Montana State University Billings (MSUB), Rocky Mountain College
Crime & Peace-of-Mind in Billings
When you research the area, you may see crime statistics showing higher rates than the Montana average.
- Violent crime rate: Approximately 9.3 incidents per 1,000 residents
- Property crime rate: Approximately 43 incidents per 1,000 residents
- Property crime rate: Approximately 43 incidents per 1,000 residents
For buyers, the key is where incidents concentrate. Some areas near the central industrial corridor see more activity, while areas like the West End, Josephine Crossing, and the Billings Heights tend to be quieter. The Billings Police Department stays visible, and many subdivisions use neighborhood watch groups and lighting upgrades.
Billings Real Estate: Buyer FAQs
What are property taxes like for homes in Billings?
Montana’s lack of a state sales tax means property taxes carry more of the load for local services, which matters when you evaluate homes for sale in Yellowstone County. The effective tax rate typically runs around 0.85% to 0.90% of a property’s market value, but actual bills vary by levy district and school bonds. Always review the tax history and projected taxes for any listing before finalizing your offer.