59874 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59874 (Trout Creek, Montana) pay a median of $2,284/year in property taxes on homes valued at $481,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 34% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59874 is approximately $190, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sanders County. This is $399 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59874 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59759 (0.47%) and 59936 (0.47%).

In Trout Creek, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $61,978, 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.