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$598,831$775 / 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 63How 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

PLAINS, MT 59859
1
Beds
1
Baths
773 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$599K
$375K low$822K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$419 (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.$64,230 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,230

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
CountySanders
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.1985
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.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 400 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

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

H
Plains High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
E
Plains Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.8 mi
M
Plains 7-8 SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Plains K-12 Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 59859These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.133

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.3,603
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,005
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Plains 59859
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Plains 59859
  • Older than 88% of homes in Plains 59859

What homes are worth in Plains 59859

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

This home
$192K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Plains 59859.

How it measures up in Plains 59859

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plains 59859.

Estimated value$598,831
CheaperTypical $525,106Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$775
CheaperTypical $342Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area773 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlains 59859Sanders County
Estimated valuepricier than$598,83164% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77598% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than773 ft²9% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194012% of homes12% of homes

About

How much is , Plains, MT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Plains, MT is $598,831 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $375,182 to $822,480. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Plains, MT?

, Plains, MT has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 773 square feet of living space.

When was , Plains, MT built?

, Plains, MT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Plains, MT?

, Plains, MT is assigned to Plains High School (high), rated D-; Plains Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Plains 7-8 School (middle), rated B. All sit in Plains K-12 Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Plains, MT compare to other homes in Plains 59859?

Among the 1,914 homes in Plains 59859, it is worth more than 64% of them ($598,831 against a typical $525,106), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($775 against a typical $342), it is bigger than 9% of them (773 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²) and it is newer than 12% of them (1940 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Sanders County, it is worth more than 62% 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 , Plains, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Plains, MT was $419. The county assessed it at $64,230.

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