Amid the wheat fields and the rolling plains is the small community of Chester, Montana. This north-central town lies halfway between Havre and Shelby on Highway 2 with the picturesque Sweet Grass Hills as a backdrop. In 1910 the town was incorporated after being named for the first telegraph operator’s hometown in Pennsylvania. The small close-knit community is mostly comprised of farmers and ranchers as the area is a fertile part of the Golden Triangle. Learn more about the homesteaders at the Liberty County Museum and Liberty Village Arts Center & Gallery.
Now Available is this one of a kind 200-acre country property. Located in the rolling plains of North Central Montana this previously run cattle ranch offers a quiet and pristine vantage point toward the Sweet Grass Hills. The area is well known for its outdoor opportunities such as hunting and fishing and is a favorite of many varieties of native animals. The creek frontage throughout the property is inspiring. The property includes a 1981 2-bedroom 2-bathroom trailer home, a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow. Both structures will need work. Potentially build your dream home in place of the existing structures or on the hill, with views of the mountains to the north and the creek below. Includes many outbuildings that were interictal to the operations of the previous cattle ranch. Located approximately 1.5 miles from pavement this property has great access and lots of potential.
Make your home on the Hi-Line where this Chester abode unfolds over 2,335 square feet, brimming with untapped possibilities. With some updates and remodels already done, a canvas awaits your finishing touches and magical transformations. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home offers ample room to roam, complemented by expansive windows welcoming the sun’s gentle touch. The property includes a one-car detached garage. Chester is among many opportunities to enjoy your days such as fishing, camping, or boating at Tiber Dam, hunting the Hi-Line, or driving country back roads to take in the patchwork of farm fields. It’s a small-town feel for a heck of a deal!
The median home value in Chester, MT is $143,200. This is lower than the county median home value of $158,560. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Chester, MT is $143,200. Approximately 38.5% of Chester homes are owned, compared to 43.74% rented, while 17.77% are vacant. Chester real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Chester real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Chester, Montana has a population of 749. Chester is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.27% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.87%.
The median household income in Chester, Montana is $50,139. The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,507 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Chester is 52.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 10.6 inches per year, with 23.4 inches of snow per year.