The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59844 sells for about $825,000, or $362 per square foot.
Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,284 a month.
ZIP 59844 — Heron
The housing market in ZIP 59844 is characterized by very low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a remote rural mountain community. Prices are driven by demand for recreational and lifestyle properties, with minimal new construction activity. Market conditions remain stable with little fluctuation in pricing or demand.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and remote workers seeking a secluded, nature-focused lifestyle away from urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 38.1% — a mixed stability profile.
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ZCTA 59844, Sanders County MT
The area is located in a high-risk wildfire zone typical of the Kootenai National Forest region, necessitating careful consideration of property insurance availability and premiums.
Economic activity is primarily driven by natural resources, tourism, and outdoor recreation, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Sanders County, with rates determined by local mill levies for schools and county services.
Commutes are primarily rural, involving long drives along Highway 200 to reach employment centers in Thompson Falls or Plains.
The area offers extensive access to the Clark Fork River, Bull Lake, and the Cabinet Mountains for fishing, hiking, and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for seasonal or long-term housing, with limited multi-family supply.
The local economy is heavily reliant on forestry, agriculture, and the tourism/recreation sector.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with Highway 200 serving as the primary arterial route.
Sanders County assesses property values based on market-based appraisals conducted periodically by the county assessor's office.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to significant wildfire risk in the surrounding forest interface.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 59844 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional waterway providing fishing and boating access.
Extensive wilderness area surrounding the community for hiking and hunting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.