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$302,071
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 95How 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

CHESTER, SD 57016
0
Baths
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$302K
$287K 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.$302,071
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$241,657

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$737 (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.$56,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,200

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
88
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
40
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
19
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.34 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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 Residential
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26

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

E
Chester Elementary -02B-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Chester High School - 01C+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Chester Middle School - 03B-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi

District: Chester School District 39-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57016These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
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.494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,390
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,189
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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%

Ownership

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.

What homes are worth in Chester 57016

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

This home
$145K$653K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Chester 57016.

How it measures up in Chester 57016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 57016.

Estimated value$302,071
CheaperTypical $334,262Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 57016Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$302,07137% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac45% of homes43% of homes

About

How much is , Chester, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Chester, SD is $302,071 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $286,773 to $317,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Chester, SD last sell?

, Chester, SD last sold on Nov 3, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve , Chester, SD?

, Chester, SD is assigned to Chester Elementary -02 (elementary), rated B-; Chester High School - 01 (high), rated C+; Chester Middle School - 03 (middle), rated B-. All sit in Chester School District 39-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Chester, SD compare to other homes in Chester 57016?

Among the 485 homes in Chester 57016, it is worth more than 37% of them ($302,071 against a typical $334,262) and its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.29 ac). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 38% 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 , Chester, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Chester, SD was $737. The county assessed it at $56,200.

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