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$295,988
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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

12971 BALLOON PL

WHITEWOOD, SD 57793
0
Baths
14.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$296K
$248K low$344K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,425 (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.$358,223 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$172,341
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,882
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$339,961
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$358,223

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMEADE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.14.68
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 6.7 mi
E
Sturgis Elementary - 03A-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 7.3 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

12971 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.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Whitewood 57793
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Meade County

What homes are worth in Whitewood 57793

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

This home
$212K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Whitewood 57793.

How it measures up in Whitewood 57793

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

Estimated value$295,988
CheaperTypical $548,571Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size14.68 ac
SmallerTypical 2.19 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

How 12971 Balloon Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitewood 57793Meade County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,98812% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14.68 ac83% of homes87% of homes

About 12971 Balloon Pl

How much is 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD is $295,988 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $247,769 to $344,207. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD last sell?

12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD?

12971 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 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD compare to other homes in Whitewood 57793?

Among the 1,277 homes in Whitewood 57793, it is worth more than 12% of them ($295,988 against a typical $548,571) and its lot is bigger than 83% of them (14.68 ac against a typical 2.19 ac). Measured against all of Meade County, it is worth more than 25% 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 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12971 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD was $3,425. The county assessed it at $358,223.

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