59831 Property Tax Rate

Dixon, Montana · Part of Sanders County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.70%

42.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,083

$90/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,083

Monthly

$90

Eff. Rate

0.70%

vs. Montana Avg42.5% below
vs. National Avg59.7% below

How ZIP 59831 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 59831$1,083
Montana Average$1,885
National Average$2,690

ZIP 59831

0.70%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.71%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Montana

0.26%state avg 0.71%2.51%

Higher than 58% of ZIP codes in Montana(58th percentile, 306 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 59831

Property owners in ZIP code 59831 (Dixon, Montana) pay a median of $1,083/year in property taxes on homes valued at $155,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is near the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59831 is approximately $90, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sanders County. This is $802 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59831 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59632 (0.70%) and 59714 (0.69%).

In Dixon, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $43,594, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at full market value each year with no growth limitation, and your assessed value will reflect current market conditions. Sanders County Assessor provides Senior Homestead Exemptions (owners 65+ with one-year residence requirement) and disabled exemptions to eligible owners. File your exemption request with the Sanders County Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure it applies to the next assessment cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 59831?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 59831 (Dixon, MT) is 0.70%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Dixon, MT (59831)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 59831 is $1,083. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 59831 compare to the Montana average?
ZIP code 59831's effective tax rate of 0.70% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.71%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,083, compared to the state average of $1,885.
What is the median home value in ZIP 59831?
The median home value in ZIP code 59831 (Dixon, MT) is $155,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 59831 in?
ZIP code 59831 is part of Sanders County in Montana. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Montana, visit the Sanders County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$503. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 59831 is part of Sanders County, Montana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Sanders County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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