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$310,088$242 / 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 77How 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
Last sold for $475,000 on Dec 17, 2024

BUFFALO, SD 57720
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,280 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.
38.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$310K
$240K low$381K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · Dec 17, 2024
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.$310,088
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$248,070

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$791 (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.$68,897 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,808
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,089
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,330

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.89 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Rustic
CountyHARDING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.38
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.Yes
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.Shed · 168 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 · 1.1 mi
M
Harding County Middle School - 03B
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Buffalo Elementary - 02B
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 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.Yes

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 87% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Buffalo 57720
  • Newer than 98% 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 87% 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$310,088
CheaperTypical $209,593Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size38.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 57720Harding County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,08887% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24289% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²48% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38.38 ac69% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than202098% of homes98% of homes

About

How much is , Buffalo, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Buffalo, SD is $310,088 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $239,658 to $380,518. 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 Dec 17, 2024 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Buffalo, SD?

, Buffalo, SD has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 38.38-acre lot.

When was , Buffalo, SD built?

, Buffalo, SD was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a rustic home. 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 87% of them ($310,088 against a typical $209,593), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($242 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (38.38 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2020 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Harding County, it is worth more than 86% 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 $791. The county assessed it at $68,897.

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