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The Knolls at Hillcrest Subdivision

The Knolls at Hillcrest is Bozeman’s premier 55+ age-restricted community — a retirement neighborhood on the southeast side of town designed around walkability, outdoor access, and proximity to healthcare. Peets Hill is literally steps away. Bozeman Health is down the road. Downtown, Main Street, the Bozeman Public Library, and I-90 are all close. The homes are contemporary and traditional designs with a focus on indoor/outdoor living, and trails within the community connect residents to healthcare, shopping, dining, and social activities. Bridger Mountain and Gallatin Valley views are available depending on location within the neighborhood. Homes have sold between $810K and $1.25M, with a median DOM of just 10 days.

Location: Southeast Bozeman — MLS area 1SM. Knolls Drive, Josephine Drive area

Drive to downtown Bozeman: Approx. 5–8 min

Drive to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport: Approx. 12–15 min

Drive to MSU Campus: Approx. 5 min

Nearest major corridor: Kagy Boulevard / Highland Boulevard / I-90

Notable nearby: Peets Hill (steps away), Bozeman Health Deaconess, downtown, Main Street, Bozeman Public Library, I-90

Access notes: I-90 access is practical for travel. Bozeman Health proximity is meaningful for the community's resident profile.

Housing types: Single-family homes — contemporary and traditional designs, indoor/outdoor living focus
Age restriction: 55+ community. This is an age-restricted neighborhood — buyers must be 55 or older to purchase
HOA: Yes — active, with dues. Trails maintained throughout the community
Lot sizes: 0.12 acres and 6,000 sq ft — compact, intentionally low-maintenance
Price range: Sold $810K–$1.25M; median sold $824,900 (1 year, 3 sales as of April 2026)
Home sizes: Typically 2BR/2BA, 1,559–1,942 sq ft — smaller, low-maintenance footprint

The Knolls at Hillcrest has trails throughout the community connecting residents to healthcare, shopping, dining, and social activities — the trail network is purposefully designed for everyday use, not just recreation. Peets Hill is steps away. Bozeman Health is close. Bridger Mountain and valley views are available from select locations within the neighborhood.

The Knolls at Hillcrest tends to attract buyers aged 55+ who want a walkable, low-maintenance Bozeman home near healthcare and outdoor recreation — particularly buyers who value Peets Hill access, proximity to Bozeman Health, and a community of neighbors at a similar life stage. The compact lot sizes and intentional trail network are designed to support an active, connected lifestyle without the burden of large property maintenance.

- The Knolls at Hillcrest is an age-restricted 55+ community. This is a legal qualification, not just a preference — buyers must meet the age requirement. Verify current age restriction requirements before pursuing a purchase.

- Homes here are intentionally smaller and on compact lots — 1,559–1,942 sq ft on 6,000 sq ft or less. This is a feature for buyers who want low-maintenance living, not a compromise.

- Median DOM of 10 days on sold listings — fast-moving for a specialized market. When something comes available, buyers act quickly.

- Peets Hill access is genuine — steps from the neighborhood, not a short drive. For buyers who walk or hike daily, this is a meaningful daily-life asset.

- Bozeman Health proximity is practical — particularly relevant for buyers who are frequent healthcare users or prefer quick access to emergency services.