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$331,331$118 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $15,000 on Aug 18, 2015

12476 OLD HIGHWAY 85

BUFFALO, SD 57720
0
Baths
2,808 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.
6.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$331K
$266K low$397K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Aug 18, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$932 (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.$48,896 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,123
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,773
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHARDING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.93
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 - 01A-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

12476 Old Highway 85 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Buffalo 57720

What homes are worth in Buffalo 57720

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

This home
$103K$325K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$331,331
CheaperTypical $167,054Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,309 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size6.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 12476 Old Highway 85 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Estimated valuepricier than$331,331almost all homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11843% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,808 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.93 ac65% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than197953% of homes52% of homes

About 12476 Old Highway 85

How much is 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD is $331,331 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $265,851 to $396,811. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD last sell?

12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD last sold on Aug 18, 2015 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD has 2,808 square feet of living space and a 6.93-acre lot.

When was 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD built?

12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD is assigned to Harding County High School - 01 (high), rated A-; 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 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD compare to other homes in Buffalo 57720?

Among the 419 homes in Buffalo 57720, it is worth more than almost all of them ($331,331 against a typical $167,054), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($118 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,808 ft² against a typical 1,309 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (6.93 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Harding County, it is worth more than 98% 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 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12476 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD was $932. The county assessed it at $48,896.

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