A rare residential development opportunity in the heart of Helena. This approximately 29,200-square-foot infill parcel along Rodney Street offers exciting potential for a condominium or apartment development, subject to applicable zoning and City approval. Located within an established neighborhood just blocks from the Cathedral, Helena Middle School, and Downtown Helena, the location puts future residents close to some of the best of the city. Included with the property are architectural plans by Slate Architecture for a thoughtfully designed 10-unit residential condominium development, giving the next owner a significant head start. The proposed plans include a mix of two- and three-bedroom residences, with an attached garage for each unit and one stand-alone residence. Take the existing vision forward or explore new possibilities for the site. With nearly 3/4 of an acre in the middle of Helena, 640 N Rodney offers something increasingly difficult to find: a substantial in-town parcel with plans already in hand and plenty of potential for what comes next.
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Vacant Land
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Lewis & Clark County
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Last updated by owner on Dec 17, 2025.
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 (residential) district provides for the development of a mixture of residential structures to serve varied housing needs and allows limited compatible nonresidential uses
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Park & open space
Apr 20, 2020 • Final
Demolition: residential - single family
Demolition
May 29, 2019 • Final
Mechanical - residential
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Helena, MT • 59601
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Helena. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.