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$406,795$396 / 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

242 BUDS DR

HILL CITY, SD 57745
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,028 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$407K
$372K low$441K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,069 (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.$325,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 24 ft²Patio · 64 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hill City Elementary - 02A-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Hill City Middle School - 04B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Hill City High School - 01A
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Hill City School District 51-2

Neighborhood · ZIP 57745These 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.170
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.1,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,814
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,614
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.38°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 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

242 Buds 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 less than 74% of homes in Hill City 57745
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Pennington County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Hill City 57745
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Hill City 57745
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Pennington County

What homes are worth in Hill City 57745

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

This home
$179K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Hill City 57745.

How it measures up in Hill City 57745

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hill City 57745.

Estimated value$406,795
CheaperTypical $557,221Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$396
CheaperTypical $414Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,028 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 2.23 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 242 Buds Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHill City 57745Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$406,79526% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39644% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,028 ft²26% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac9% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than200164% of homes72% of homes

About 242 Buds Dr

How much is 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD is $406,795 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $372,237 to $441,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD last sell?

242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD?

242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,028 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD built?

242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD?

242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD is assigned to Hill City Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated A-; Hill City Middle School - 04 (middle), rated B; Hill City High School - 01 (high), rated A. All sit in Hill City School District 51-2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD compare to other homes in Hill City 57745?

Among the 1,250 homes in Hill City 57745, it is worth more than 26% of them ($406,795 against a typical $557,221), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($396 against a typical $414), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,028 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 2.23 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2001 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 58% 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 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Buds Dr, Hill City, SD was $4,069. The county assessed it at $325,500.

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