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12489 OLD HIGHWAY 85

BUFFALO, SD 57720
2
Baths
1,484 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.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$755 (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.$55,816 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,816

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyHARDING
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 133 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 · 6.8 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.8 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

12489 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.

  • Newer than 73% 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.

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 12489 Old Highway 85 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²59% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than199873% of homes71% of homes

About 12489 Old Highway 85

When did 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD last sell?

12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD has 2 bathrooms and 1,484 square feet of living space.

When was 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD built?

12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

12489 Old Highway 85, 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 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD compare to other homes in Buffalo 57720?

Among the 419 homes in Buffalo 57720, it is bigger than 59% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1998 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12489 Old Highway 85, Buffalo, SD was $755. The county assessed it at $55,816.

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