The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59480 sells for about $395,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,073 a month.
ZIP 59480 — Stockett
The Valier housing market is characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by its appeal as a rural, lake-adjacent community. Sales volume remains thin, reflecting the small population base and limited turnover in the local housing stock.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts focused on lake activities, and long-term residents looking for affordability.
Median prices moved up 19.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.5% · poverty 8.5% — 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 11.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59480, Pondera County MT
Valier is served by the Valier Public Schools, which maintain a small-town educational environment typical of rural Montana.
The area faces standard rural Montana wildfire risks and seasonal wind events; insurance availability is generally stable but subject to regional carrier adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by local agriculture and regional tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Pondera County based on state-mandated valuation cycles; local mill levies support the school district and municipal services.
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby county hubs like Conrad; public transit is not available.
The area is anchored by Lake Frances, which provides significant opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale service industries supporting the surrounding rural community.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via state highways; no public transit infrastructure exists.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction.
Pondera County utilizes a standard mass-appraisal system for property tax assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk factors common to the Montana plains.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for trustee sales under specific notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Sluice Boxes State Park4.69.6 mi
- Sluice Boxes State Park4.69.6 mi
- Great Falls International Airport4.523.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local reservoir offering fishing, boating, and camping facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.