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$269,145$280 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

BUFFALO, SD 57720
0
Baths
960 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.
51.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$269K
$221K low$317K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$269,145
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$215,316

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$663 (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.$48,339 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,744
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,595
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,393

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.15
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
65
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
12
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHARDING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.51.92
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.

H
Harding County High School - 01B
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

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 more than 79% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Buffalo 57720

What homes are worth in Buffalo 57720

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

This home
$130K$401K

This home is worth more than 79% 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.

Estimated value$269,145
CheaperTypical $209,838Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size51.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,14579% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28093% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²21% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than51.92 ac70% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than199570% of homes68% of homes

About

How much is , Buffalo, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Buffalo, SD is $269,145 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $221,389 to $316,901. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Buffalo, SD last sell?

, Buffalo, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Buffalo, SD?

, Buffalo, SD has 960 square feet of living space and a 51.92-acre lot.

When was , Buffalo, SD built?

, Buffalo, SD was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Buffalo, SD?

, 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 , Buffalo, SD compare to other homes in Buffalo 57720?

Among the 419 homes in Buffalo 57720, it is worth more than 79% of them ($269,145 against a typical $209,838), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($280 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 21% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (51.92 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1995 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Harding County, it is worth more than 76% 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 , Buffalo, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Buffalo, SD was $663. The county assessed it at $48,339.

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