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$1,085,051$545 / 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 92How 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

20972 JOURNAL CT

STURGIS, SD 57785
7
Baths
1,990 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.
2.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
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

$1.1M
$996K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,390 (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.$774,230 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$655,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$762,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$581,030

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.2.32
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.

E
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03C-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
M
Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02B+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01C-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1

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

20972 Journal Ct 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 96% of homes in Sturgis 57785
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Lawrence County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Lawrence County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Sturgis 57785
  • Newer than 94% 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
$151K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 96% 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$1,085,051
CheaperTypical $399,900Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$545
CheaperTypical $456Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size2.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 20972 Journal Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSturgis 57785Lawrence County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,085,05196% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54571% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,990 ft²80% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.32 ac75% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than201794% of homes87% of homes

About 20972 Journal Ct

How much is 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD is $1,085,051 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $995,590 to $1,174,512. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD last sell?

20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD?

20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD has 7 bathrooms, 1,990 square feet of living space and a 2.32-acre lot.

When was 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD built?

20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD was built in 2017, making it 9 years old.

What schools serve 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD?

20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD is assigned to Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 (elementary), rated C-; Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 (middle), rated B+; Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 (high), rated C-. All sit in Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD compare to other homes in Sturgis 57785?

Among the 4,781 homes in Sturgis 57785, it is worth more than 96% of them ($1,085,051 against a typical $399,900), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($545 against a typical $456), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,990 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (2.32 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2017 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Lawrence County, it is worth more than 93% 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 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20972 Journal Ct, Sturgis, SD was $5,390. The county assessed it at $774,230.

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