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$223,176$106 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $169,900 on Jun 26, 2020

817 JAMES ST

VERMILLION, SD 57069
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,107 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$223K
$205K low$241K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,900 · Jun 26, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,353 (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.$184,958 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,478
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,655

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Vermillion Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Vermillion High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Vermillion Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi

District: Vermillion School District 13-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57069These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.13,090
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,721
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,097
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

817 James 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 68% of homes in Vermillion 57069
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Vermillion 57069
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Clay County

What homes are worth in Vermillion 57069

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

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$96K$645K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Vermillion 57069.

How it measures up in Vermillion 57069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vermillion 57069.

Estimated value$223,176
CheaperTypical $275,138Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,107 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,602 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 817 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVermillion 57069Clay County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,17632% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1069% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,107 ft²72% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac57% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than196341% of homes44% of homes

About 817 James St

How much is 817 James St, Vermillion, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 James St, Vermillion, SD is $223,176 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $205,362 to $240,990. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 James St, Vermillion, SD last sell?

817 James St, Vermillion, SD last sold on Jun 26, 2020 for $169,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 817 James St, Vermillion, SD?

817 James St, Vermillion, SD has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,107 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 817 James St, Vermillion, SD built?

817 James St, Vermillion, SD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 817 James St, Vermillion, SD?

817 James St, Vermillion, SD is assigned to Vermillion Middle School (middle), rated B; Vermillion High School (high), rated B-; Vermillion Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Vermillion School District 13-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 James St, Vermillion, SD compare to other homes in Vermillion 57069?

Among the 3,471 homes in Vermillion 57069, it is worth more than 32% of them ($223,176 against a typical $275,138), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($106 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,107 ft² against a typical 1,602 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1963 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Clay County, it is worth more than 33% 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 817 James St, Vermillion, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 817 James St, Vermillion, SD was $3,353. The county assessed it at $184,958.

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