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$153,451$176 / 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 85How 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

305 3RD ST

CHESTER, SD 57016
2
Beds
8
Baths
872 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.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$153K
$130K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$473 (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.$45,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Chester Elementary -02B
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Chester High School - 01A
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Chester Middle School - 03B-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Chester School District 39-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57016These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
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.494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,390
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,189
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 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

305 3rd St 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Chester 57016

What homes are worth in Chester 57016

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

This home
$155K$603K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Chester 57016.

How it measures up in Chester 57016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 57016.

Estimated value$153,451
CheaperTypical $276,697Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 305 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 57016Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,4512% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17627% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than872 ft²27% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac24% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192821% of homes29% of homes

About 305 3rd St

How much is 305 3rd St, Chester, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 3rd St, Chester, SD is $153,451 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $129,988 to $176,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 3rd St, Chester, SD last sell?

305 3rd St, Chester, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 305 3rd St, Chester, SD?

305 3rd St, Chester, SD has 2 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 872 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 305 3rd St, Chester, SD built?

305 3rd St, Chester, SD was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 305 3rd St, Chester, SD?

305 3rd St, Chester, SD is assigned to Chester Elementary -02 (elementary), rated B; Chester High School - 01 (high), rated A; Chester Middle School - 03 (middle), rated B-. All sit in Chester School District 39-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 305 3rd St, Chester, SD compare to other homes in Chester 57016?

Among the 485 homes in Chester 57016, it is worth more than 2% of them ($153,451 against a typical $276,697), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($176 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 27% of them (872 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1928 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than almost no 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 305 3rd St, Chester, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 305 3rd St, Chester, SD was $473. The county assessed it at $45,400.

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