Real Estate Investing in Fishtail, Montana

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 520 • Stillwater County

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Should you buy in Fishtail, MT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 56.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $559,273
Avg Monthly Rent $1,215
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Fishtail Real Estate

With a sizable population across 2 ZIPs, Fishtail shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Fishtail is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $1,215/mo / $559K relationship in Fishtail looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Fishtail's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$559,273
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,215
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Billings, MT metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
58 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Billings, MT metro
58
Days to pending
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Fishtail, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishtail, MT

How do home values compare in Fishtail, MT?

The median home value in Fishtail, MT is roughly $559K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MT statewide average.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Fishtail, MT?

Tenant quality in Fishtail, MT ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,215/mo.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Fishtail, MT?

Fishtail, MT offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,215/mo rent level.

How much do tenants pay in Fishtail, MT?

The typical rental in Fishtail, MT commands about $1,215/mo monthly. That rent profile even-keeled cash flow against the $559K purchase basis.

Is Fishtail, MT a smart market for rental property?

Fishtail, MT comes in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $559K and average rents around $1,215/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

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