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$655,685
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 86How 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

12940 197TH ST

VALE, SD 57788
0
Baths
634.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$656K
$567K low$744K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,356 (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.$419,082 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,806
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,276
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$416,804
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$419,082

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.34 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.possible but undetermined

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMEADE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.634.98
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
Sturgis Brown High School - 01B+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.5 mi
M
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02C+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 10.3 mi
E
Whitewood Elementary - 04A+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.8 mi

District: Meade School District 46-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57788These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.450
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,193
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,149
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 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

12940 197th St 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 87% of homes in Meade County
  • Among the largest lots in Vale 57788

What homes are worth in Vale 57788

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

This home
$175K$1M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Vale 57788.

How it measures up in Vale 57788

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vale 57788.

Estimated value$655,685
CheaperTypical $469,744Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size634.98 ac
SmallerTypical 39.96 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 12940 197th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 57788Meade County
Estimated valuepricier than$655,68567% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than634.98 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 12940 197th St

How much is 12940 197th St, Vale, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12940 197th St, Vale, SD is $655,685 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $567,068 to $744,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12940 197th St, Vale, SD last sell?

12940 197th St, Vale, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12940 197th St, Vale, SD?

12940 197th St, Vale, SD is assigned to Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (high), rated B+; Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (middle), rated C+; Whitewood Elementary - 04 (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Meade School District 46-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12940 197th St, Vale, SD compare to other homes in Vale 57788?

Among the 252 homes in Vale 57788, it is worth more than 67% of them ($655,685 against a typical $469,744) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (634.98 ac against a typical 39.96 ac). Measured against all of Meade County, it is worth more than 87% 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 12940 197th St, Vale, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12940 197th St, Vale, SD was $3,356. The county assessed it at $419,082.

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