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Fraternity House, Sorority HouseResidential
Last sold for $115,000 on Sep 13, 2021

605 3RD ST W

BUFFALO, SD 57720
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,887 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Sep 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,508 (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.$375,860 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,747
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$347,113
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,681

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.29
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
62
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
18
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Fraternity House, Sorority House
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyHARDING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 648 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

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

H
Harding County High School - 01B
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi

District: Harding County School District 31-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57720These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.630
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,349
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

605 3rd St W 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Harding County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Buffalo 57720

How it measures up in Buffalo 57720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 57720.

Living area1,887 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 605 3rd St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Living areabigger than1,887 ft²78% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac38% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes15% of homes

About 605 3rd St W

When did 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD last sell?

605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD last sold on Sep 13, 2021 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD?

605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,887 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD built?

605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD?

605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD is assigned to Harding County High School - 01 (high), rated B; Harding County Middle School - 03 (middle), rated B; Buffalo Elementary - 02 (elementary), rated B. All sit in Harding County School District 31-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD compare to other homes in Buffalo 57720?

Among the 419 homes in Buffalo 57720, it is bigger than 78% of them (1,887 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1920 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 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 605 3rd St W, Buffalo, SD was $2,508. The county assessed it at $375,860.

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