The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59750 sells for about $590,395, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are down 33.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 109 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,188 a month.
ZIP 59750 — Butte
The housing market in 59750 is experiencing a cooling phase with significant year-over-year price declines and a slow sales pace. High inventory relative to low transaction volume suggests a buyer-favorable environment, though the rural nature of the market limits liquidity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, including retirees or remote workers who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 33.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 109 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-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 0.0% · poverty 4.1% — 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 10.6%/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 10.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59750, Madison County MT
Crime data for this specific rural ZIP is not determinable at a granular level, though regional trends in Madison County remain low compared to national averages.
Schools in the area are primarily served by small, rural district structures with limited comparative data, generally reflecting community-focused educational environments.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Montana mountain region, with insurance availability and premiums increasingly sensitive to regional climate-hazard modeling.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, agriculture, and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial development or major corporate infrastructure projects.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with specific mill levies determined by local school districts and municipal service requirements.
Commutes are primarily vehicle-dependent, involving travel along rural highway corridors to reach regional employment hubs in larger Montana towns.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including fly fishing, hiking, and mountain trails, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited depth, with vacancy pressure influenced by seasonal demand and a lack of multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, outdoor recreation, and tourism, with limited diversification into other sectors.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural geography.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this specific ZIP code.
The Madison County appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to align assessed values with market trends, though rural property valuation remains complex.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts for emergency and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and regional climate volatility across Montana.
Montana continues to see net positive domestic migration, though growth is concentrated in larger hubs rather than rural ZIPs like 59750.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults under the Small Tract Financing Act.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is limited compared to more urbanized states.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Ridge Waters Water Park4.410 mi
- Lydia's Supper Club4.29.3 mi
- Butte Civic Center4.311.2 mi
- World Museum of Mining4.710.3 mi
- Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand4.311.7 mi
- Copper King Mansion4.611.3 mi
- Silver Bow Twin Drive-in4.97.9 mi
- Dumas Brothel4.211.3 mi
- World Museum of Mining4.710.3 mi
- The Granite Mountain Speculator Mine Memorial4.812.4 mi
- Dumas Brothel4.211.3 mi
- The Granite Mountain Speculator Mine Memorial4.812.4 mi
- Skyline Dog Park/ Kids Fishing Pond4.611.7 mi
- Big Butte Open Space Park4.610.8 mi
- Chester Steele Park4.410.8 mi
- Clark Park4.411.3 mi
- Fairmont Hot Springs Resort4.112.9 mi
- Highland View Golf Course4.29.9 mi
- Montana Axe Bar & Throwing Co4.811.3 mi
- Safeway4.211 mi
- Safeway4.110.4 mi
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply4.59.7 mi
- Butte Toyota4.69.1 mi
- Butte Subaru4.610 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
World-class fly fishing and recreational access.
Extensive public land for hiking and hunting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.