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$974,491$580 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

20738 JAMES DR

STURGIS, SD 57785
5
Baths
1,679 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.
2.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$974K
$864K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,378 (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.$606,740 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$489,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$598,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$472,010

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAWRENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.68
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.

E
Whitewood Elementary - 04A-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi
M
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02B-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Sturgis Brown High School - 01B+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi

District: Meade School District 46-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57785These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,355
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,687
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,501
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

20738 James Dr 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 92% of homes in Sturgis 57785
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Lawrence County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Lawrence County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Sturgis 57785
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Sturgis 57785

What homes are worth in Sturgis 57785

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

This home
$173K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Sturgis 57785.

How it measures up in Sturgis 57785

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sturgis 57785.

Estimated value$974,491
CheaperTypical $403,308Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$580
CheaperTypical $464Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,679 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,386 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size2.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 20738 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSturgis 57785Lawrence County
Estimated valuepricier than$974,49192% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58076% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,679 ft²64% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.68 ac78% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than201687% of homes87% of homes

About 20738 James Dr

How much is 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD is $974,491 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $864,471 to $1,084,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD last sell?

20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD?

20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD has 5 bathrooms, 1,679 square feet of living space and a 2.68-acre lot.

When was 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD built?

20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.

What schools serve 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD?

20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD is assigned to Whitewood Elementary - 04 (elementary), rated A-; Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (middle), rated B-; Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (high), rated B+. All sit in Meade School District 46-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD compare to other homes in Sturgis 57785?

Among the 4,749 homes in Sturgis 57785, it is worth more than 92% of them ($974,491 against a typical $403,308), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($580 against a typical $464), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,679 ft² against a typical 1,386 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (2.68 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2016 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Lawrence County, it is worth more than 90% 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 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20738 James Dr, Sturgis, SD was $5,378. The county assessed it at $606,740.

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