The Knolls at Hillcrest

Independent Assessment

The Knolls at Hillcrest carries one of the strongest evidentiary postures of any Montana candidate reviewed: its own site uses direct, unambiguous age-restriction language ('you must be 55 and older to live/own a property in this community'), and this is independently corroborated by four separate senior-living aggregators and directories (Seniorly, topretirements.com, activeadultliving.com, Mirador Living) -- a genuinely broad, converging signal across multiple independent source types. The community's location within The Highlands, a newly created 500-acre master-planned development, and its explicit prohibition on short-term rentals, both point toward a deliberately positioned, amenity-rich active-adult product rather than an informal or ambiguous age-targeted marketing label.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers age 55 or older seeking a newer, amenity-rich active-adult community in Bozeman -- with a fitness center, concierge service, and a variety of single-story home styles (bungalows, loft/walk-out designs) -- within a larger, newly developed 500-acre masterplan near Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, are the clearest match. The explicit prohibition on short-term rentals may appeal to buyers who specifically want a stable, owner-occupied neighborhood rather than one with frequent vacation-rental turnover.

Homes, Builders & Development History

No specific developer or builder name for The Knolls at Hillcrest was found beyond its association with The Highlands, a newly created 500-acre master-planned community on Bozeman's southeast side. Home styles include single-family one-story homes, bungalows, and loft/walk-out designs.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A specific current price range for homes at The Knolls at Hillcrest was not found. Buyers should work with a local Bozeman agent to identify current available listings and recent comparable sales, given Bozeman's generally elevated housing costs.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

As part of The Highlands, a newly created 500-acre master-planned community, The Knolls at Hillcrest likely has ongoing new-construction activity as of the last update; buyers should confirm current lot availability and build timelines directly. Buyers preferring resale should work with a local agent to identify any existing homes currently on the market.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Knolls at Hillcrest are subject to Gallatin County, Montana property tax administration. Montana Code Annotated Section 49-2-305 governs the state's own Fair Housing exemptions for age-restricted housing and uses the modern, post-HOPA-1995 formulation -- a legal nuance discussed in more detail on this state's own overview page. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures with the Gallatin County Treasurer's office and request current homeowners-insurance quotes directly.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Knolls at Hillcrest is organized as a single-story, active-adult neighborhood within the larger Highlands masterplan, offering concierge service and a fitness center as part of its amenity package. The explicit prohibition on short-term rentals reinforces an owner-occupied, stable-community lifestyle rather than one with significant vacation-rental turnover. Details of any organized resident-activity programming beyond the amenities described have not been independently confirmed.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Knolls at Hillcrest is located at 1412 Post Drive in Bozeman, Montana, within The Highlands masterplan on Bozeman's southeast side, near Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. Specific drive times to downtown Bozeman were not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm these directly with a local agent.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The community's own site and four independent senior-living aggregators (Seniorly, topretirements.com, activeadultliving.com, Mirador Living) all explicitly describe The Knolls at Hillcrest as restricted to residents 55 and better, with the community's own language stating directly that 'you must be 55 and older to live/own a property in this community.' This broad, multi-source convergence of direct, explicit age-restriction language supports classifying this community as legally age-restricted 55+.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

A specific developer name, total unit count, current pricing, or HOA fee for The Knolls at Hillcrest was not found; buyers should request all of these directly from a local Bozeman agent or the community's own site. As a newer community within a larger masterplan still being built out (The Highlands), buyers should also confirm current construction status and remaining development timelines directly.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Knolls at Hillcrest sits in Bozeman alongside Chequamegon Village (a smaller, more affordable, older community also confirmed legally age-restricted 55+), Greenhouse Village (a small 10-condo enclave), and Timberline Ridge (a manufactured-home community marketed as active-adult whose legal age restriction is not independently verified, given a disclosed conflict in the sources). Its newer, larger-scale, amenity-rich profile within The Highlands masterplan contrasts with Chequamegon Village's smaller, more modest, older housing stock, giving Bozeman buyers a genuine choice across price points and community styles.

Current Listings

The community's own site (theknollsathillcrest.com), or a connected local Bozeman agent, can provide current available listings, pricing, and confirm the current HOA structure directly.

Is The Knolls at Hillcrest age-restricted?

Yes. The community's own site and four independent senior-living aggregators (Seniorly, topretirements.com, activeadultliving.com, Mirador Living) all explicitly describe it as restricted to residents 55 and better.

Can I rent out my home short-term at The Knolls at Hillcrest?

No. Short-term rentals (VRBO/Airbnb) are explicitly prohibited by the community's covenants, per the sources reviewed.

What amenities does The Knolls at Hillcrest have?

A fitness center and concierge service, within a variety of single-story home styles including bungalows and loft/walk-out designs.