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Corvallis Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26, 2008, 10 - 11am
Corvallis
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Western Heritage Days
Friday, June 13 - Saturday, June 14, 2008
Downtown Stevensville and Historic Saint Mary’s Mission Grounds
406-777-3773 or 406 777-5734.
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Bitterroot Birding Festival
Friday, June 13 - Saturday, June 14, 2008
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
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Chief Victor Days
Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Victor
Ange Doberstein 642-3924
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Sr. Pro Rodeo
Friday, June 27 - Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
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4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4, 2008, 10 - 11am
Downtown Hamilton
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Bitterroot Blue Grass Festival
Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
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Brewfest
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Hamilton
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Daly Days-Living History
Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
Fun for the Whole Family! Join us for a community-wide celebration of Daly Days. Step back in time on Saturday the 26th as we recreate life at the Daly Mansion during the 1800’s. The day will include re-enactors in the house and on the grounds, demonstrations, wagon rides, local artisans, music, tours, and more. We also encourage you to visit downtown Hamilton for more Daly Days festivities including sidewalk sales, vintage car show, and The Brew Festival. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors, $7.00 for children 6yrs-17yrs., and children under 5 yrs. are free. There will also be $30.00 family passes available for purchase.
For More Info: Call April at 363-6004 ext. 3 or visit our website at www.dalymansion.org
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96th Annual Creamery Picnic
Friday, August 1 - Saturday, August 2, 2008
Downtown
Stevensville and Lewis & Clark Park
96th Annual Creamery Picnic – Downtown
Stevensville and Lewis & Clark Park, Stevensville,
Montana – 777-3773 or creamerypicnic.com.
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Ravalli County Fair
Thursday, August 28 - Sunday, August 31, 2008
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
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Scarecrow Festival
Friday, October 3, 2008
Stevensville
777-3773 or www.sassart.org
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McIntosh Apple Day
Thursday, Oct 4, 2008
Oct. 4th McIntosh Apple Day at the Ravalli County Museum. Apple pies, apple butter, caramel apples and over 100 vendors with handicrafted items, music all day, raffle prizes,
Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Hamilton.
Call 406-363-3338 for more information or email rcmuseum@qwestoffice.net
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Bitterroot Home Improvement Show
Saturday, October 4 - Sunday, October 5, 2008
October 4-5 - Bitterroot Home Improvement Show at 1st
Interstate Center at R.C. Fairgrounds. 363-3411
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25th Annual Wine Tasting
Saturday, October 18, 2008
25th Annual Wine Tasting at 1st Interstate Center
in Hamilton. Call 363-2400 for more information.
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October 31, Hamilton Players Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Friday, October 31, 2008
The Daly Mansion will be hosting the 25th annual Superhero of the Year ceremony. Come marvel at the world's most famous (and infamous) superheroes. But wait! Holy homicide, Batman. Evil is afoot! This murder-mystery dinner theater is interactive. Participants are encouraged to come as their favorite superhero (or make one up)! The mayhem begins at 6:00pm. Proceeds benefit both the Hamilton Players and the Daly Mansion. Tickets will be available beginning three weeks prior to the event at The Hamilton Playhouse Box Office. For more information, call the Hamilton Players at 375-9050.
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Hamilton’s Magical Christmas kickoff
Thursday, November 27, 2008, 5:30 - 9:30pm
Hamilton’s Magical Christmas kickoff. Parade
begins at 5:30 p.m. in Hamilton with the annual
lighting of the tree at the Post Office, immediately
following. Parade carolers, stores open late, santa and
lots of fun!
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A Montana Country Christmas
Friday, December 5 - Saturday, December 6, 2008
“A Montana Country Christmas – Downtown
Stevensville, Montana – 777-3773
Christmas Gift Fair, Crafters, Parade of Lights,
Music, Horse drawn carriage rides.
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Hamilton MT and the Bitterroot Valley
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The Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana has often been referred to as "The Last Best Place" and is located between the majestic Bitterroot Mountain Range to the west and the Sapphire Mountains to the east. The Bitterroot River runs south to north through the valley floor. There are approximately 75 miles of floatable waters on the Bitterroot River.
The Bitterroot Valley is approximately 96 miles long and 25 miles wide at it's widest point. The valley elevation ranges from 3218 feet at Florence in the northern end to 3887 at Darby in the southern end.
Most of the Bitterroot Valley is in Ravalli County. The largest town is Hamilton, the county seat. Hamilton is home to about 4000 people and the immediate area around town has somewhere around 12,00 people. The projected population for Ravalli County in 2010 is 46,120. Hamilton is about 45 miles south of Missoula, 184 miles from Glacier National Park and 314 miles from Yellowstone National Park. Land ownership in Ravalli County is apx 74% public and 26% private.
Recreational opportunities abound. In addition to the Bitterroot River water sports and fishing can be enjoyed at Lake Como and Painted Rocks Reservoir. The are 28 campgrounds in the valley, many open year round. The valley touches on three wilderness areas where hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting and fishing can be enjoyed.
There are hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails and two ski areas. Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Resort's summit is 8200 feet high and the resort has 25 runs and 5 double chair lifts. Chief Joseph Pass has 33 cross country trails with weekly grooming and warming huts.
Ravalli County and the Bitterroot Valley are more vibrant than ever! There is always something exciting to do or see. Whether it is fly fishing on the Bitterroot River, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying the Bitterroot Valley's unique culture. This is a place to work, live and call home.
The Hamilton and the Bitterroot Valley have a wide variety of real estate. From single family homes to rural retreats to magnificent log homes to ranches to bare land to build your dream home. It’s all here! There are a lot of properties for sale and now is a great time to buy.
In Ravalli County in 2007 there were 586 residential sales at an average of $282,874. The average days on market was 165 days. There were 130 parcels of bare land sold at an average of $180,593 and with an average days on market of 224 days.
The market in the Bitterroot Valley didn’t improve in the month of February. There were only 22 closing for the month in Ravalli County, compared tp 55 in February of 2007. Land: 7 closings, Average sales price $115,200, Average days on market 207. Residential: 15 closings, average sales price $226,567, average days on market 236. Prices have been a bit all over the board, but we have been seeing some softening. Properties that are priced correctly are selling well under the average days on market. It's a good time to buy. In March there are over 1200 properties for sale in Ravalli County. Selection is great and interest rates are reasonable.
For true local real estate knowledge and Premier Service, give me a call at 406-360-1370 or drop me an email Mike@GreaterMontanaRE.com and let me help you find your Bitterroot Home Montana.
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See why Montana is called "The Last Best Place"
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Main Street, Hamilton, MT
Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.
Understanding local conditions of the Hamilton, MT real estate market is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood or area you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well. After all, if you end up with a nice home, but find yourself in a community or area at odds with your personal needs, you have a very poor outcome. Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Ravalli County and Bitterroot Valley information I’ve provided.
When it’s time to move, call me to get a representative on your side who has experience, Bitterroot Valley and Hamilton, MT real estate market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible.
Enjoy!
Mike
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Complimentary Neighborhood Kit
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The Neighborhood Kit includes:
Upcoming Community Events
Public and Private School Information
Current Real Estate Listings
Local Maps
Brochures and Photos
To receive your neighborhood kit simply fill in this form and include your mailing address in the comments section.
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Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
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1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence. Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.
2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are. This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.
Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?
3. Walk around in the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.
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