The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59344 sells for about $225,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $833 a month.
ZIP 59344 — Plevna
The housing market in 59344 is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales volume, typical of a small rural Montana community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by stable demand and limited supply rather than speculative growth. The market remains stable with little change in sentiment or activity levels.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers and families looking for a small-town community.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59344, Fallon County MT
Crime rates in Plevna are significantly lower than the national average, with the area experiencing very few reported violent or property crimes.
Public education is served by the Plevna K-12 School District, which maintains small class sizes and a community-focused learning environment.
The area faces moderate risks from severe weather, including high winds and occasional wildfire threats common to the Eastern Montana plains.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and energy-sector support, with limited new commercial development activity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Fallon County, with rates determined by local mill levies supporting schools and municipal services.
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby regional hubs like Baker, MT, via US Highway 12.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks, hunting, and regional prairie landscapes.
The rental market is very limited with low turnover and high reliance on single-family housing stock.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and regional energy production.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with US Highway 12 serving as the primary artery.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this rural area.
Fallon County utilizes a standard mass-appraisal system for property tax assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind exposure risks.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption periods.
Montana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 59344.
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.
Local community green space for recreation.
Regional hub for community events and agricultural shows.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.