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$1,115,421$373 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

5278 ELK RIDGE DR

MISSOULA, MT 59802
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,990 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.
1.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,840 (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.$1,004,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,004,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,004,800

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.
65
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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMissoula
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.97
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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
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

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 · 4.0 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Missoula 59802
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Missoula 59802
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Missoula 59802
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Missoula 59802

What homes are worth in Missoula 59802

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

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$250K$1.5M

This home is worth more 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.

Estimated value$1,115,421
CheaperTypical $545,331Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$373
CheaperTypical $408Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 5278 Elk Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMissoula 59802Missoula County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,115,42195% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37336% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,990 ft²93% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.97 ac95% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than199473% of homes63% of homes

About 5278 Elk Ridge Dr

How much is 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT is $1,115,421 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,012,998 to $1,217,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT?

5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,990 square feet of living space and a 1.97-acre lot.

When was 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT built?

5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

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.

How does 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT compare to other homes in Missoula 59802?

Among the 6,785 homes in Missoula 59802, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,115,421 against a typical $545,331), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($373 against a typical $408), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,990 ft² against a typical 1,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1.97 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1994 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Missoula County, it is worth more than 94% 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 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5278 Elk Ridge Dr, Missoula, MT was $7,840. The county assessed it at $1,004,800.

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