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$164,755$131 / 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 84How 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

540 POPLAR ST

ALEXANDRIA, SD 57311
0
Baths
1,256 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$165K
$139K low$191K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,818 (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.$130,609 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,313
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$117,296
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,011
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,603

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

M
Hanson Middle School - 02A+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Hanson High School - 01B
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Hanson Elementary - 06B
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi

District: Hanson School District 30-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57311These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,640
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,653
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,551
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

540 Poplar 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 93% of homes in Alexandria 57311
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Alexandria 57311
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Alexandria 57311
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Alexandria 57311
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hanson County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 57311

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

This home
$141K$599K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Alexandria 57311.

How it measures up in Alexandria 57311

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 57311.

Estimated value$164,755
CheaperTypical $278,415Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 540 Poplar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 57311Hanson County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,7557% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13111% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,256 ft²21% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac12% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homes3% of homes

About 540 Poplar St

How much is 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD is $164,755 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $138,826 to $190,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD last sell?

540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD?

540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD has 1,256 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD built?

540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD?

540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD is assigned to Hanson Middle School - 02 (middle), rated A+; Hanson High School - 01 (high), rated B; Hanson Elementary - 06 (elementary), rated B. All sit in Hanson School District 30-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD compare to other homes in Alexandria 57311?

Among the 446 homes in Alexandria 57311, it is worth more than 7% of them ($164,755 against a typical $278,415), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($131 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Hanson County, it is worth more than 14% 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 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Poplar St, Alexandria, SD was $1,818. The county assessed it at $130,609.

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