Fireweed Court | Homeword - Sustainable Communities for All

Fireweed Court

Address

1437-1444 South 1st Street West
Missoula, MT 59801

Basics

12 - Townhome Style Units
3 - 2BR
9 - 3BR

Rent: Please contact the property manager.

Utility Info

Tenant pays electrical and gas utilities; owner pays water, sewer, garbage, and recycling.

Construction

Project completion date: Spring 1998

Construction budget: $ 1.3 million

Property Manager

Amelia Lyon, MHA Management

(406) 549-4113
alyon@missoulahousing.org

1235 34th Street
Missoula, MT 59801

The Neighborhood

Fireweed Court is located along Russell Street in the Historic Southside neighborhood of Missoula. This central location is currently an urban renewal district and within walking distance to the river system by trails.

Amenities

  • Common playground area for children
  • On-site recycling 
  • Free annual bus pass
  • Patios with small fenced yards attached to each unit
  • Washer and dryers in most units

Sustainable Features

  • High density, infill development designed to reduce the amount of land needed per unit while fitting into the neighborhood context
  • Strawbale wall covered with stucco and decorated with mosaics designed by the residents blocks noise from traffic
  • Recycled content carpeting made of PET pop bottles
  • Cellulose insulation made of used newspaper
  • Glass fill underneath the paving to create alternative use for recycled glass
  • Hardiplank siding made of a concrete composite that reduces the use of wood and plastic and is lower maintenance than traditional siding
  • On-site recycling shelter with plastic tubs and contracted pick-up which encourages residents to participate in recycling
  • Free annual bus pass to facilitate use of alternative transportation

Partners

  • Affordable Housing Program - Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle
  • Enterprise Social Investment Corporation
  • City of Missoula, Title 1 Grant
  • HUD Special Purpose Grant
  • Missoula Redevelopment Agency
  • Montana Board of Housing Low Income Housing Tax Credits & Revolving Loan Fund
  • Montana Home Investment Partnerships Program
  • Norwest Financing

Contact

Homeword Missoula 127 N Higgins Avenue, #307
Missoula, Montana 59802 P (406) 532-4663   F (406) 541-0239

Homeword Billings 2722 3rd Avenue N, #280
Billings, MT 59101 P (406) 255-0298   F (406) 839-9986

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