Historic, Garage, Income Potential
1910 Baker Home, 4 Bedrooms, Fresh Updates, Attached Garage — $149,000
6
out of 10
HousesUnder150K Score
Property Merit 50% · Condition 25% · Price/Sq Ft 15% · Market 10%
| Category | Wt. | Score | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Merit | 50% | 7 | 1910 build, 4BR, attached garage, deck, 1320 sqft — solid starter package |
| Condition | 25% | 6 | Fresh paint and new floors noted; no system dates (roof, HVAC) mentioned |
| Price / Sq Ft | 15% | 5 | Listing $113/sqft vs zip median $112/sqft — essentially at market; 6 thin comps |
| Price vs. Market | 5% | 3 | Listing price exactly at zip median $149K — no discount; thin market (1 sale) |
| Market Conditions | 5% | 5 | Extreme DOM (645 days median) signals very slow market; sale-to-list data unavailable |
The thing that catches your attention here is the layout. For a 1320-square-foot house built in 1910, four bedrooms is a real number, and they're spread across two floors in a way that actually makes sense. The main level has an entry with a utility room and laundry, a large bedroom, access to the attached single-car garage, and a big kitchen and dining area that flows into the living room. That kitchen has appliances included and enough cabinet space to be functional. Off the kitchen there's a full bathroom with a tub and shower. The living room connects to two more bedrooms and to the staircase that takes you up to the primary bedroom, which also has a half bath. That upstairs space has some flex in it — it could be a proper suite with a little work, or it could serve as something else depending on what you need.
The house got fresh paint and new floors, which covers a lot of ground cosmetically. What the listing doesn't tell you is anything about the roof, the HVAC, or when those systems were last touched. On a 115-year-old house, that matters, and you'd want to ask before you commit. Budget accordingly.
Outside there's a front deck that looks well kept, a tidy yard, and extra off-street parking beyond the garage. For a small town Montana property, having an attached garage and actual parking is not a minor detail, especially once winter sets in.
The price sits right at the median for the zip, so there's no particular discount baked in here. The market in Baker moves slowly — median days on market is over 600, and there aren't many recent sales to anchor the number. That slow pace cuts both ways: less competition if you're buying, but a longer road if you ever need to sell. What you get for $149,000 is a century-old house with room for a family, a garage, and enough interior space to spread out without being extravagant. If the bones hold up under inspection, it's a livable house for what it costs.
