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$441,069$452 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $163,000 on Jun 20, 2013

540 N 12TH ST

SPEARFISH, SD 57783
2
Baths
976 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$441K
$402K low$480K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,000 · Jun 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,208 (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.$308,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,990
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$246,440

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAWRENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Spearfish Middle School - 05B-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Spearfish High School - 01C+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
West Elementary - 03
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.1 mi

District: Spearfish School District 40-2

Neighborhood · ZIP 57783These 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.86
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 100.33

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.17,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,002
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,688
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 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

540 N 12th 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Spearfish 57783
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Spearfish 57783
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Lawrence County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Spearfish 57783

What homes are worth in Spearfish 57783

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

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$256K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Spearfish 57783.

How it measures up in Spearfish 57783

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spearfish 57783.

Estimated value$441,069
CheaperTypical $496,511Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$452
CheaperTypical $345Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 540 N 12th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpearfish 57783Lawrence County
Estimated valuepricier than$441,06939% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45284% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than976 ft²15% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac26% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than197524% of homes34% of homes

About 540 N 12th St

How much is 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD is $441,069 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $402,222 to $479,916. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD last sell?

540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD last sold on Jun 20, 2013 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD?

540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD has 2 bathrooms, 976 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD built?

540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD?

540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD is assigned to Spearfish Middle School - 05 (middle), rated B-; Spearfish High School - 01 (high), rated C+; West Elementary - 03 (elementary). All sit in Spearfish School District 40-2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD compare to other homes in Spearfish 57783?

Among the 7,071 homes in Spearfish 57783, it is worth more than 39% of them ($441,069 against a typical $496,511), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($452 against a typical $345), it is bigger than 15% of them (976 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1975 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Lawrence County, it is worth more than 39% 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 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N 12th St, Spearfish, SD was $3,208. The county assessed it at $308,060.

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