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Lower Rattlesnake

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$427K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$627K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201620192026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620192026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201620192026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201620192026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201620192026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201620192026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.806
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$627K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,340 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1954
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.84%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.2.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.72%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.34%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.2 yrs

CommunityThese 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.84
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 100.117

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.2,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,062 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Lower Rattlesnake compares

By median home value, Lower Rattlesnake is the 11th most expensive of 30 neighborhoods in Missoula County, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Missoula County.

Home values in Lower Rattlesnake

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$410K$1.4M
neighborhoods in Missoula County ranked by median home value
#Missoula CountyMedian valueHomes
1Marshall Canyon$937K168
2University District$782K1,217
3Upper Rattlesnake$781K1,402
4Grant Creek$723K439
5Two Rivers$712K184
6Frenchtown$701K800
7Carlton$686K305
8Miller Creek$658K1,908
9Farviews / Pattee Canyon$644K1,227
10Turah$635K169
11Lower Rattlesnake$627K806
12Wye$589K356
13Orchard Homes$586K1,723
14Lewis & Clark$569K818
15Clinton$550K538
16Riverfront$547K870
17Rose Park$541K1,736
18Captain John Mullan$541K2,579
19Lolo$537K1,674
20Piltzville$513K146
21Heart of Missoula$504K512
22South 39th Street$488K916
23River Road$479K1,453
24Moose Can Gully$469K1,487

30 neighborhoods in Missoula County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Lower Rattlesnake market

What is the median home price in Lower Rattlesnake, MT?

The median sale price in Lower Rattlesnake, MT is $426,718 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Lower Rattlesnake, MT each year?

7 homes sold in Lower Rattlesnake, MT over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Lower Rattlesnake, MT?

Lower Rattlesnake, MT contains 806 residential properties, with a median of 1,340 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1954. The median TopHap Estimate is $627K.

How does Lower Rattlesnake, MT compare to the rest of Missoula County?

By median home value, Lower Rattlesnake, MT is the 11th most expensive of 30 neighborhoods in Missoula County. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Missoula County. Turah ranks just above it and Wye just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lower Rattlesnake, MT?

65% of homes in Lower Rattlesnake, MT are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lower Rattlesnake, MT hold?

72% of mortgaged homes in Lower Rattlesnake, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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