The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59870 sells for about $475,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 59870 — Stevensville
The housing market in Superior remains stable with limited inventory and moderate price growth consistent with broader Montana trends. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural lifestyle properties, though the small market size results in low transaction volume. Current conditions reflect a balanced market where supply and demand remain relatively aligned.
This area fits outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle in a mountain setting.
Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 9.8% — 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 11.0%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59872, Mineral County, MT
Schools in the area are served by the Superior K-12 district, which provides foundational education for the small local population.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk common to Western Montana, necessitating standard fire-mitigation practices and insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, timber, and tourism sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Mineral County; Montana does not have a general sales tax, and property tax rates are determined by local mill levies.
Commuting is primarily via I-90, serving as the main artery for regional travel toward Missoula.
The area offers immediate access to the Clark Fork River, national forest trails, and outdoor recreation typical of the Bitterroot Range.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by Mineral County government, regional timber operations, and service-based businesses supporting tourism.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with I-90 providing the primary east-west connection.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Mineral County assesses property values based on market-based appraisals conducted periodically by the state.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the availability of fire protection services.
Montana has experienced steady net domestic migration, though growth in rural counties like Mineral remains modest.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
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.
- Field of Screams MT4.810.9 mi
- Field of Screams MT4.810.9 mi
- Ravalli County Fair Ground4.517.4 mi
- Cowboy Troy's4.27.3 mi
- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge4.84.9 mi
- Field of Screams MT4.810.9 mi
- Kootenai Creek Trailhead4.85.9 mi
- Historic St. Mary's Mission4.72.8 mi
- Bitterroot River Park4.63.5 mi
- Daly Mansion4.716.4 mi
- Travelers' Rest State Park4.518 mi
- KT's Hayloft Saloon4.118.2 mi
- Historic St. Mary's Mission4.72.8 mi
- The Steel Paintbrush4.818.8 mi
- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge4.84.9 mi
- Bass Creek Trailhead4.87.3 mi
- Kootenai Creek Trailhead4.85.9 mi
- Bitterroot River Park4.63.5 mi
- Missoula Montana Airport4.429.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional river providing fishing and boating access.
Extensive wilderness area surrounding the town for hiking and hunting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.