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$119,084$165 / ft²
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Last sold for $8,500 on Jun 22, 2017

37979 ELM ST

ATHOL, SD 57424
1
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$119K
$26K low$212K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Jun 22, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31 (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.$3,259 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$278
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,981
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,246

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySpink
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

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

M
Northwestern Middle School - 02A-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.2 mi
E
Northwestern Elementary - 04B-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.2 mi
H
Northwestern High School - 01A
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.2 mi

District: Northwestern Area School District 56-7

Neighborhood · ZIP 57424These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.406
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,686
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,183
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

37979 Elm 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.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Spink County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Ashton 57424
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Ashton 57424
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Ashton 57424

What homes are worth in Ashton 57424

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

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$119K$127K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Ashton 57424.

How it measures up in Ashton 57424

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 57424.

Estimated value$119,084
CheaperTypical $119,084Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 37979 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 57424Spink County
Estimated valuepricier than$119,08494% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16597% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac7% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than194047% of homes44% of homes

About 37979 Elm St

How much is 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD is $119,084 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $26,496 to $211,672. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD last sell?

37979 Elm St, Athol, SD last sold on Jun 22, 2017 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD?

37979 Elm St, Athol, SD has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD built?

37979 Elm St, Athol, SD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD?

37979 Elm St, Athol, SD is assigned to Northwestern Middle School - 02 (middle), rated A-; Northwestern Elementary - 04 (elementary), rated B-; Northwestern High School - 01 (high), rated A. All sit in Northwestern Area School District 56-7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD compare to other homes in Ashton 57424?

Among the 164 homes in Ashton 57424, it is worth more than 94% of them ($119,084 against a typical $119,084), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($165 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 4% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1940 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Spink County, it is worth more than 97% 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 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 37979 Elm St, Athol, SD was $31. The county assessed it at $3,259.

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