The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59447 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $436 a month.
ZIP 59447 — Geyser
The housing market in 59447 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by limited supply. Activity is primarily local, with few new developments impacting the market, reflecting the rural nature of the area.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with strong community ties and access to outdoor activities, rather than those requiring proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% · poverty 2.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59447, Chouteau County MT
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for small-town Montana.
Schools serving this area are part of small, rural districts that provide personalized instruction but have limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban centers.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and requires standard property insurance coverage for rural structures.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and local services, with limited new commercial development or major infrastructure projects.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on state-mandated valuation cycles, with no local sales tax and standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment and major services.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, hunting, and hiking, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with very few short-term rental units available.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including dryland farming and ranching, with support services provided by local small businesses.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available in this rural geography.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the planning or construction pipeline for this area.
The Chouteau County appraisal district conducts periodic property assessments to determine taxable value based on market trends and property improvements.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and the distance to emergency services.
Net domestic migration to Montana has been positive, though rural areas like this see slower growth compared to the state's urban centers.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act for qualifying properties.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects, though the state maintains a 'caveat emptor' tradition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 59447 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Small public spaces serving the local population for community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.