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12953 BALLOON PL

WHITEWOOD, SD 57793
4
Beds
0
Baths
10.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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.$5,126 (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.$374,374 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$148,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,534
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$407,848
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$374,374

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.9 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.Commercial (General)
CountyMEADE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 5.6 mi
M
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02C+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.6 mi
E
Sturgis Elementary - 03A-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 7.2 mi

District: Meade School District 46-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57793These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,435
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,501
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,096
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

12953 Balloon Pl 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Meade County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Meade County

How it measures up in Whitewood 57793

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitewood 57793.

Lot size10.17 ac
SmallerTypical 2.2 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 12953 Balloon Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitewood 57793Meade County
Lot sizebigger than10.17 ac79% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than196820% of homes17% of homes

About 12953 Balloon Pl

When did 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD last sell?

12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD?

12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD has 4 bedrooms and a 10.17-acre lot.

When was 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD built?

12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

What schools serve 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD?

12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD is assigned to Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (high), rated B+; Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (middle), rated C+; Sturgis Elementary - 03 (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 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD compare to other homes in Whitewood 57793?

Among the 1,277 homes in Whitewood 57793, its lot is bigger than 79% of them (10.17 ac against a typical 2.2 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1968 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD was $5,126. The county assessed it at $374,374.

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