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$312,607$178 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

539 HOWARD ST

CUSTER, SD 57730
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,760 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$313K
$290K low$335K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$193 (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.$178,249 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,849
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,249

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCuster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 170 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

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

E
Custer Elementary - 02B+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 10.8 mi
H
Custer High School - 01C+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.9 mi
M
Custer Jr. High - 05A-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.9 mi

District: Custer School District 16-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57730These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.5,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,295
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,357
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

539 Howard 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 85% of homes in Custer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Custer 57730
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Custer 57730
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Custer County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Custer County

What homes are worth in Custer 57730

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

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$199K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Custer 57730.

How it measures up in Custer 57730

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Custer 57730.

Estimated value$312,607
CheaperTypical $536,352Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $377Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 2.9 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 539 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCuster 57730Custer County
Estimated valuepricier than$312,60716% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1782% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,760 ft²73% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac14% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than193813% of homes11% of homes

About 539 Howard St

How much is 539 Howard St, Custer, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 539 Howard St, Custer, SD is $312,607 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $290,337 to $334,877. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 539 Howard St, Custer, SD last sell?

539 Howard St, Custer, SD last sold on Jan 4, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 539 Howard St, Custer, SD?

539 Howard St, Custer, SD has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,760 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 539 Howard St, Custer, SD built?

539 Howard St, Custer, SD was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 539 Howard St, Custer, SD?

539 Howard St, Custer, SD is assigned to Custer Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated B+; Custer High School - 01 (high), rated C+; Custer Jr. High - 05 (middle), rated A-. All sit in Custer School District 16-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 539 Howard St, Custer, SD compare to other homes in Custer 57730?

Among the 3,460 homes in Custer 57730, it is worth more than 16% of them ($312,607 against a typical $536,352), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($178 against a typical $377), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,760 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 2.9 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1938 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Custer County, it is worth more than 15% 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 539 Howard St, Custer, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Howard St, Custer, SD was $193. The county assessed it at $178,249.

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