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Main Street Newspaper Headquarters
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$190,000

409 Central Avenue, Fairfield, MT 59436

1964-built flex-style office building with reception, two offices, large flex room, full bath, and oversized garage with alley access.

Property Size2,300 SF
Price / SF$82.61
Days on Market79

Property Features for 409 Central Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,300 SF
Zoning Zone 6

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Business Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1946
Listing Agency: Live in Montana Real Estate
Listed By: Lynn Kenyon · License #38199
Source: Purewestrealestate
Added: May 15 Changed: Jul 22 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 2:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

For sale is the headquarters building and business for The Times Leader, built in 1964 and currently set up with a reception area featuring metal wainscoting and built-in shelving, two offices, storage space, a large flex room, and a full bathroom with tub and shower. The space includes sturdy carpet and concrete flooring, with portions of the roof and siding made of metal. An oversized garage provides access to owned alley parking, supporting practical on-site workflow and off-street loading.

The property is located on Central Avenue in Fairfield, Montana and is designated in Zone 6. The business includes office furniture, shelving, equipment, and supplies necessary to continue operations, along with printing-related equipment such as a Risograph G3750, Martin Yale paper folder, paper drill, bindery stapler, padding machine, paper cutter, plastic binder, and a microfilm reader, plus bound historic editions of the Fairfield Sun Times and related publications.

As operated by the seller since 2007, the publication has grown to approximately 430 subscribers, with distribution reaching multiple nearby communities listed in the materials provided. Advertising revenue has historically been strong, reaching as much as 80 percent of the paper’s income, and additional revenue is generated through specialty editions and programs for local events, printing services, and an association with a newspaper website catalog.

Key Highlights

  • The Times Leader newspaper and headquarters building for sale in Fairfield, MT
  • Building built in 1964 with approx. 2,300 SF, reception area with metal wainscoting and built‑in shelving
  • Interior includes two offices, storage space, large flex room, and full bathroom with tub and shower

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office Units

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pharmacy Electrical Service Building Supply

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

128
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 59436, MT

1,961
Population
900
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
246.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
8
Density / Sq Mi
$78,047
Median Household Income
$41,031
Median Earnings
$871
Median Rent
$271,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in West region

11% 2019
14.1% 2020
15.5% 2021
17.2% 2022
19.9% 2023
21% 2024
20.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office units - 1964-built flex-style office building with reception, two offices, large flex room, full bath, and oversized garage with alley access.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 409 Central Avenue Fairfield, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $190,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: The Times Leader newspaper and headquarters building for sale in Fairfield, MT; Building built in 1964 with approx. 2,300 SF, reception area with metal wainscoting and built‑in shelving; Interior includes two offices, storage space, large flex room, and full bathroom with tub and shower
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