What is the rental yield in South Butte, Butte, Montana?

The gross yield in South Butte, Butte, Montana is 5.3%. That sits alongside prices in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, plus a Red Flag score of 56 and walkability of 51.

How has South Butte, Butte, Montana performed over the past year?

Prices in South Butte, Butte, Montana are up 24.6% over the past year. The neighborhood is in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, with gross yield of 5.3% and a Red Flag score of 56.

How walkable is South Butte, Butte, Montana?

South Butte, Butte, Montana has walkability of 51, which is moderate. It also shows gross yield of 5.3%, prices in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, and a Red Flag score of 56.

How does South Butte compare with Butte, Montana overall?

Compared with Butte, Montana, South Butte is priced in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median. It also has gross yield of 5.3%, walkability of 51, a Red Flag score of 56, education in the 73rd percentile, and prices up 24.6% over the past year.

Neighborhood

South Butte

Butte, Montana US

South Butte, Butte, Montana is a mid-priced neighborhood with moderate yield, strong recent price growth, and a higher overall risk profile. Prices are in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, while gross yield is 5.3% and prices are up 24.6% over the past year. It has a Red Flag score of 56, walkability of 51, and education in the 73rd percentile, combining solid school-score positioning with a higher risk reading.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

6.63 mi²

ZIP Code

59701

County

Silver Bow County

State

Montana

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$298,911

YoY+24.6%

Gross Rental Yield

5.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

56 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

73 / 100

Excellent · better than 73% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

South Butte Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for South Butte, Butte.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$298,911	+24.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$205/sqft	+9.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,330/mo	-2.1%
Gross Rental Yield	5.3%	—
Liquidity Score	34 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	108	-26.0%

Is South Butte Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Montana crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

56 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Earthquake100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Hail60High

Flood40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Heat20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Montana averaged 20.4 crimes and 4.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-10.5% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.3%

Appreciating market — +24.6% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 108 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 31 dining & 16 grocery options nearby

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from South Butte's live DistrictScore metrics.

South Butte Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Montana-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+7.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the South Butte centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 19% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Montana Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	20.4	4.2	-10.5%
2023	22.9	4.5	-2.7%
2022	23.7	4.3	-3.6%
2021	25.0	4.7	-1.2%
2020	25.9	4.7	-1.4%
2019	26.5	4.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; South Butte inherits the Montana figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · South Butte

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.7 kmVery High

Industrial odor8 nearbyVery High

Aviation noise53 dBLow

Point-source screening near South Butte: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in South Butte

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

51

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

16

Grocery

31

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

6

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within South Butte's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

South Butte vs Butte vs Montana

How South Butte benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across South Butte, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Butte neighborhoods and about 32% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.3%, against 5.3% for Butte neighborhoods and 4.1% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 24.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Butte neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
South Butte	$205/sqft	5.3%	34
Butte	$205/sqft	5.3%	34
Montana	$302/sqft	4.1%	34

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Montana tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.59% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.9%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a partial state exclusion or credit.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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South Butte Real Estate FAQ

South Butte, Butte, Montana has a balanced but higher-risk profile. Prices are in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, gross yield is 5.3%, and prices are up 24.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 56, with walkability of 51.

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