The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59832 sells for about $419,900, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $690 a month.
ZIP 59832 — Drummond
The housing market in 59832 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price adjustments. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural properties, though limited supply keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and those seeking a rural lifestyle away from urban centers.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 9.6% — 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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59832, Ravalli County MT
The area is subject to wildfire risks common to the Bitterroot Valley, necessitating careful insurance planning.
Economic momentum is driven by small-scale tourism, forestry, and remote work, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Ravalli County; rates are based on state-mandated mill levies applied to the appraised market value.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel along US Highway 93 toward Missoula for major employment.
The area offers immediate access to the Bitterroot National Forest, hiking trails, and fishing in the Bitterroot River.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, small business, and tourism within the Bitterroot Valley.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with limited public transit options available.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential and agricultural use.
Ravalli County utilizes a mass appraisal system for property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire hazard ratings.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive public lands for hiking and recreation.
Popular for fly fishing and water activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.