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$173,801$109 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $50,000 on Oct 31, 2011

302 US HIGHWAY 85

BUFFALO, SD 57720
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,593 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$174K
$146K low$202K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Oct 31, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,639 (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.$85,244 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,063
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,181
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,717

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.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.A-Frame
CountyHARDING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 54 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

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

H
Harding County High School - 01B
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Harding County School District 31-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57720These 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.130
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 100.20

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
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.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.630
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.$71,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,349
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

302 Us Highway 85 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Harding County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Harding County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Harding County

What homes are worth in Buffalo 57720

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

This home
$109K$369K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Buffalo 57720.

How it measures up in Buffalo 57720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 57720.

Estimated value$173,801
CheaperTypical $179,547Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,593 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 302 Us Highway 85 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,80147% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10919% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,593 ft²65% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac7% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than194026% of homes24% of homes

About 302 Us Highway 85

How much is 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD is $173,801 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $145,596 to $202,006. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD last sell?

302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD last sold on Oct 31, 2011 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,593 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD built?

302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD is assigned to Harding County High School - 01 (high), rated B; Harding County Middle School - 03 (middle), rated B; Buffalo Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated B. All sit in Harding County School District 31-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD compare to other homes in Buffalo 57720?

Among the 419 homes in Buffalo 57720, it is worth more than 47% of them ($173,801 against a typical $179,547), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($109 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,593 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1940 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Harding County, it is worth more than 39% 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 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 302 Us Highway 85, Buffalo, SD was $1,639. The county assessed it at $85,244.

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