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$288,337
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 93How 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

20886 RIVER RD

ELM SPRINGS, SD 57791
0
Baths
72.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$288K
$268K low$308K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,400 (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.$172,673 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,263
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$172,673

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.197 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.72.40
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
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 4.6 mi
H
Sturgis Brown High School - 01B+
High · Grades 9–12 · 48.1 mi

District: Meade School District 46-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57791These 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.164
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 100.27

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.226
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.$64,686
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,082
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

20886 River Rd 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 77% of homes in Meade County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Meade County

What homes are worth in Meade County

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

This home
$136K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Meade County.

How it measures up in Meade County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Meade County.

Estimated value$288,337
CheaperTypical $391,120Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size72.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

How 20886 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeade County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,33723% of homes
Lot sizebigger than72.4 ac93% of homes

About 20886 River Rd

How much is 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD is $288,337 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $268,493 to $308,181. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD last sell?

20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD?

20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD is assigned to Elm Springs Elementary - 13 (elementary); 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 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD compare to other homes in Meade County?

Among the 10,403 homes in Meade County, it is worth more than 23% of them ($288,337 against a typical $391,120) and its lot is bigger than 93% of them (72.4 ac against a typical 0.44 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20886 River Rd, Elm Springs, SD was $1,400. The county assessed it at $172,673.

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