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$226,026$415 / 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 81How 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

5251 S SHORE DR

CHESTER, SD 57016
1
Beds
5
Baths
544 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$226K
$184K low$268K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,937 (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.$456,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$168,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$456,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$456,500

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.197 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 Residence
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 0.8 mi
H
Chester High School - 01A
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Chester Middle School - 03B-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

5251 S Shore Dr 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 83% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Chester 57016
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Lake County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Lake County

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 30% 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$226,026
CheaperTypical $276,697Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 5251 S Shore Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 57016Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,02630% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41596% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than544 ft²6% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac35% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than201589% of homes90% of homes

About 5251 S Shore Dr

How much is 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD is $226,026 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $183,891 to $268,161. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD last sell?

5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD?

5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD has 1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 544 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD built?

5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD?

5251 S Shore Dr, 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 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD compare to other homes in Chester 57016?

Among the 485 homes in Chester 57016, it is worth more than 30% of them ($226,026 against a typical $276,697), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($415 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 6% of them (544 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2015 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 17% 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 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5251 S Shore Dr, Chester, SD was $4,937. The county assessed it at $456,500.

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