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$436,943$243 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

281 ALDER ST

HIGHWOOD, MT 59450
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$437K
$405K low$469K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,771 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$421,498 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,568
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$395,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,498

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCHOUTEAU
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 290 ft²Shed · 96 ft²Porch · 360 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Highwood High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Highwood SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Highwood Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Highwood K-12 Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 59450These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.511
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,670
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

281 Alder St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Chouteau County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Chouteau County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Highwood 59450
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Chouteau County

What homes are worth in Highwood 59450

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$238K$809K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Highwood 59450.

How it measures up in Highwood 59450

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highwood 59450.

Estimated value$436,943
CheaperTypical $356,493Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,411 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 11.17 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 281 Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighwood 59450Chouteau County
Estimated valuepricier than$436,94377% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24341% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²71% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac30% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than197465% of homes71% of homes

About 281 Alder St

How much is 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT is $436,943 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $405,244 to $468,642. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT last sell?

281 Alder St, Highwood, MT last sold on Oct 9, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT?

281 Alder St, Highwood, MT has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT built?

281 Alder St, Highwood, MT was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT?

281 Alder St, Highwood, MT is assigned to Highwood High School (high); Highwood School (elementary), rated A; Highwood Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Highwood K-12 Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT compare to other homes in Highwood 59450?

Among the 243 homes in Highwood 59450, it is worth more than 77% of them ($436,943 against a typical $356,493), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($243 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,411 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (1 ac against a typical 11.17 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1974 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Chouteau County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Alder St, Highwood, MT was $2,771. The county assessed it at $421,498.

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