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$235,239
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 83How 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

45844 161ST ST

WATERTOWN, SD 57201
0
Baths
6.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$235K
$196K low$274K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,126 (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.$90,145 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,044
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,101
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,944

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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 Residential
CountyCODINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.80
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01D+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02D+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.8 mi
M
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03D
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Waverly School District 14-5

Neighborhood · ZIP 57201These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.26,802
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.81 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,378
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,941
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

45844 161st 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 less than 86% of homes in Watertown 57201
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Watertown 57201
  • Older than 73% of homes in Watertown 57201

What homes are worth in Watertown 57201

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

This home
$166K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Watertown 57201.

How it measures up in Watertown 57201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watertown 57201.

Estimated value$235,239
CheaperTypical $573,064Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size6.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 45844 161st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown 57201
Estimated valuepricier than$235,23914% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.8 ac93% of homes
Year builtnewer than194927% of homes

About 45844 161st St

How much is 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD is $235,239 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $196,271 to $274,207. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD last sell?

45844 161st St, Watertown, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD built?

45844 161st St, Watertown, SD was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

What schools serve 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD?

45844 161st St, Watertown, SD is assigned to Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 (high), rated D+; Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated D+; Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 (middle), rated D. All sit in Waverly School District 14-5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD compare to other homes in Watertown 57201?

Among the 10,095 homes in Watertown 57201, it is worth more than 14% of them ($235,239 against a typical $573,064), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (6.8 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1949 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 45844 161st St, Watertown, SD was $1,126. The county assessed it at $90,145.

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