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$115,780$114 / 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 41How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

261 NELSON AVE

STRATFORD, SD 57474
0
Baths
1,020 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$116K
$47K low$184K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$147 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,438 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,875
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,563
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,875
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,438

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBROWN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
Warner Elementary - 02A+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 9.4 mi
H
Warner High School - 01A+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.4 mi
M
Warner Middle School - 03A+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.4 mi

District: Warner School District 06-5

Neighborhood · ZIP 57474These 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.129
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 100.22

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,660
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,939
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 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

261 Nelson Ave 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 70% of homes in Stratford 57474
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Stratford 57474
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Stratford 57474
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Stratford 57474
  • Older than 74% of homes in Brown County

What homes are worth in Stratford 57474

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

This home
$59K$147K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Stratford 57474.

How it measures up in Stratford 57474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stratford 57474.

Estimated value$115,780
CheaperTypical $105,046Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$114
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 261 Nelson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStratford 57474Brown County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,78070% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11482% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²18% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac17% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than192050% of homes26% of homes

About 261 Nelson Ave

How much is 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD is $115,780 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $47,270 to $184,290. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD last sell?

261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD?

261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD has 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD built?

261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD?

261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD is assigned to Warner Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated A+; Warner High School - 01 (high), rated A+; Warner Middle School - 03 (middle), rated A+. All sit in Warner School District 06-5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD compare to other homes in Stratford 57474?

Among the 116 homes in Stratford 57474, it is worth more than 70% of them ($115,780 against a typical $105,046), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($114 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Brown County, it is worth more than 55% 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 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD was $147. The county assessed it at $4,438.

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