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$242,871$73 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

11481 RIVER RD

BUFFALO, SD 57720
6
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
3,325 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
537.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$243K
$192K low$294K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$242,871
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$194,297

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,965 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$825,087 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$182,579
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$642,508
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$839,044

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.31
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
70
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyHARDING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.537.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 652 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Harding County High School - 01B
High · Grades 9–12 · 19.1 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 19.1 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 19.1 mi

District: Harding County School District 31-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57720These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.630
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,349
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

11481 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Buffalo 57720
  • Among the largest homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Older than 69% of homes in Harding County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 57720

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$130K$400K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Buffalo 57720.

How it measures up in Buffalo 57720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 57720.

Estimated value$242,871
CheaperTypical $209,593Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,325 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size537.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 11481 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,87170% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,325 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than537.05 ac89% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than195132% of homes31% of homes

About 11481 River Rd

How much is 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD is $242,871 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $192,018 to $293,724. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD last sell?

11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD?

11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,325 square feet of living space and a 537.05-acre lot.

When was 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD built?

11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD?

11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD is assigned to Harding County High School - 01 (high), rated B; Harding County Middle School - 03 (middle), rated B; Buffalo Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated B. All sit in Harding County School District 31-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD compare to other homes in Buffalo 57720?

Among the 419 homes in Buffalo 57720, it is worth more than 70% of them ($242,871 against a typical $209,593), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($73 against a typical $155), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,325 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (537.05 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1951 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Harding County, it is worth more than 66% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 11481 River Rd, Buffalo, SD was $8,965. The county assessed it at $825,087.

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