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Is Plains, MT 59859 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Plains is a buyer’s market. With about 10.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market48Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$278▲ +23.5% vs. last year

The Plains housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Plains, MT 59859 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 10.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (126 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $424,816. Overall, Plains is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sanders County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Plains real estate

Is Plains a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 10.8 months of supply in Plains, MT 59859 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Plains?

The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Plains sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Plains?

About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Sanders County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Plains?

The median sale price was $424,816 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $278 per square foot.

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