The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59853 sells for about $549,950, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $832 a month.
ZIP 59853 — Noxon
The Noxon housing market remains tight with low inventory and high price points driven by demand for rural, recreational properties. While sales volume is low, values have appreciated steadily, reflecting the area's appeal to lifestyle buyers. Market conditions are stable, though high interest rates and wildfire insurance concerns remain headwinds for potential buyers.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and remote workers seeking rural isolation and mountain living, rather than commuters or those requiring urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 8.8% — 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 12.0%/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 6.2%/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 59853, Sanders County MT
The area faces significant wildfire risk typical of the Kootenai National Forest region, with insurance availability and premiums increasingly impacted by regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by outdoor recreation, timber, and small-scale tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Sanders County based on state-mandated appraisal cycles; there are no local sales or income taxes, but special levies for school districts and fire protection apply.
Commuting is primarily via MT-200; the area is rural with long drive times to major employment hubs like Missoula or Kalispell.
The area is defined by proximity to the Clark Fork River, Noxon Reservoir, and extensive access to the Kootenai National Forest for hiking, fishing, and boating.
The rental market is limited and seasonal, with high demand for long-term housing due to low inventory and a prevalence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by natural resource management, forestry, and a growing seasonal tourism sector.
Parcels are subject to Sanders County school district levies and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and limited carrier participation in rural Montana.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area4.810.1 mi
- Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area4.810.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major recreational hub for boating and fishing.
Provides vast access to trails and wilderness areas.
Key feature for local fishing and wildlife viewing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.