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5281 RIVER RD

LAUREL, MT 59044
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,048 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.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,846 (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.$719,140 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$487,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$719,140

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.36
91
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
68
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.121 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyYellowstone
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.Hot Water
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 · 224 ft²Porch · 184 ft²

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

M
Laurel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Laurel High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
E
West School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 6.2 mi

District: Laurel High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 59044These 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.97
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 100.31

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.14,914
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,766
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,979
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.60%

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How this home compares

5281 River Rd 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Laurel 59044
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Laurel 59044

How it measures up in Laurel 59044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Laurel 59044.

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 5281 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaurel 59044Yellowstone County
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²83% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than201492% of homes88% of homes

About 5281 River Rd

How big is 5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT?

5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2,048 square feet of living space.

When was 5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT built?

5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT?

5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT is assigned to Laurel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Laurel High School (high), rated D+; West School (elementary). All sit in Laurel High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT compare to other homes in Laurel 59044?

Among the 4,846 homes in Laurel 59044, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,048 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²) and it is newer than 92% of them (2014 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5281 River Rd, Laurel, MT was $2,846. The county assessed it at $719,140.

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