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Last sold for $573,562 on Sep 4, 2025

5278 ELK RIDGE DR

MISSOULA, MT 59802
5
Beds
0
Baths
1.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$573,562 · Sep 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,632 (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.$389,610 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$389,610
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$411,713
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$389,610

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.15
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
64
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
11
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMISSOULA
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 58 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Rattlesnake Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Hellgate High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi

District: Missoula Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 59802These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.396 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,487
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,798
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

5278 Elk Ridge Dr 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Missoula 59802

How it measures up in Missoula 59802

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Missoula 59802.

Lot size1.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How 5278 Elk Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMissoula 59802Missoula County
Lot sizebigger than1.7 ac95% of homes79% of homes

About 5278 Elk Ridge Dr

When did 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT last sell?

5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT last sold on Sep 4, 2025 for $573,562, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT?

5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT is assigned to Rattlesnake Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Hellgate High School (high), rated B-; Washington Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Missoula Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT was $2,632. The county assessed it at $389,610.

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