59871 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59871 (Sula, Montana) pay a median of $1,288/year in property taxes on homes valued at $441,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.29%, which is 59% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59871 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ravalli County. This is $597 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59871 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59243 (0.30%) and 59527 (0.31%).

In Sula, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $46,615, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at market value annually without any increase cap, so your taxes can rise substantially each year. Ravalli County offers Senior Homestead Exemptions (65+, one-year occupancy) and disabled exemptions administered by the Ravalli County Assessor. Apply for exemptions with the Ravalli County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate the exemption for the following assessment year.