Missoula & the Bitterroot Valley Montana: Fall 2026
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Fall in Missoula & the Bitterroot
Fall has arrived, and the valley is at its very best. The larches are glowing gold in the hills, the cottonwoods along the Clark Fork and the Bitterroot are putting on a show, and there’s a little woodsmoke in the evening air.
I put together a roundup of what’s happening in our market, what’s worth doing before the snow flies, and the events I’m putting on my own calendar for November and into December.
Client Appreciation Recap
What a fun time celebrating YOU at this year’s Annual Client Appreciation Event! I had so much fun catching up and hearing about new business adventures, seeing your families grow, and learning about the home updates you’ve made since we closed.
Thank you again for showing up, bringing your wonderful people (and furry friends), and allowing me to be a small part of your story. I can’t wait to do it all again next year!
With gratitude, June
What’s happening in the market? | ||||
Here’s where things stand over the last three months. Each figure shows the change from three months ago. | ||||
Missoula City | Ravalli County | |||
Sold listings | 293 (+3.5%) | 173 (+6.8%) | ||
Active listings | 349 (+1.7%) | 353 (+25.6%) | ||
Avg sold price | $630K (+0.9%) | $906K (+15.7%) | ||
Avg days on market | 87 (+14.5%) | 103 (+4.0%) | ||
Missoula has held steady, but homes are taking longer to sell. The biggest shift is time: 87 days, so pricing it right from the start matters more than ever. Ravalli County is the busier story. Inventory jumped by more than a quarter, so buyers have much more to choose from. | ||||
IF YOU’RE BUYING Ravalli County has about a quarter more homes to choose from than three months ago, and in Missoula you have more time to negotiate. | IF YOU’RE SELLING Pricing it right from day one matters more than ever, especially in Missoula, where homes are taking longer to sell. | |||
Source: Infosparks | ||||
FEATURED LISTING 215 Dixon Avenue, Missoula, MT | ||||
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This is one you’ll want to see in person. Just blocks from the University area, this 6 bedroom, 3 bath home offers 2,344 square feet of room to grow, gather and settle in, or rent out space for extra income. With over $100,000 in renovations since 2023, the hard work is already done. |
Walk to campus, catch a Griz game, hike Pattee Canyon after work, or ski the trails at Snowbowl. | |||
Winter-proof your Montana home (before the first snow) | ||||
To do | Why it matters | |||
1. Winterize your irrigation and outdoor faucets | Frozen pipes are a costly surprise. | |||
2. Clear your gutters | Fall leaves plus snowmelt can cause real damage. | |||
3. Get your furnace and chimney checked | Stock your firewood now, too. | |||
4. Seal drafts | A little weatherstripping goes a long way on your heating bill. | |||
5. Check your roof | It’s easier to spot issues now than under two feet of snow. | |||
Fall in Missoula & the Bitterroot: my picks | ||||
 | NOV 6 · 5–8 PM · $45 First Peak Christmas Shopping EventLydia Rae & Trapper Peak Coffee, 309 & 308 Main Street, Stevensville. Appetizers, desserts, a complimentary beverage, a tote, and 15% off all purchases. | |||
 | NOV 14 · 10 AM–4 PM · $5 (EARLY BIRD NOV 13, 6–8 PM · $20) The Prairie Sisters Vintage MarketMissoula County Fairgrounds. Unique vintage and handmade treasures in a festive holiday setting. | |||
 | ANYTIME THIS FALL Birdwatch at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife RefugeA peaceful spot in Stevensville to watch fall migration along the Bitterroot River. Bring a thermos. | |||
 | ANYTIME THIS FALL Brewery hopWarm up with a local pint at Great Burn or Tamarack in Missoula, or Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton. | |||
 | THU, NOV 26 · MISSOULA Turkey Day Run: 8K, 5K & 3K Fun RunRun, walk, or waddle with Run Wild Missoula on Thanksgiving morning while supporting the Missoula Food Bank. | |||
I can’t wait to see you around town!Happy holidays, June | ||||
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