59647 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59647 (Winston, Montana) pay a median of $2,938/year in property taxes on homes valued at $310,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 33% above the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59647 is approximately $245, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Broadwater County. This is $1,053 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59647 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59468 (0.95%) and 59101 (0.94%).

In Winston, property taxes represent approximately 5.0% of the median household income of $59,330, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on assessed value increases for homeowners. Broadwater County offers a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ who have owned and occupied the property for 12+ months — contact the Broadwater County Assessor's office to apply and confirm your exemption status before the tax year begins. File your exemption claim early with the Broadwater County Assessor to lock in your tax reduction, as delays may result in back taxes owed.