Clay County property record for 117 Forest Ave, Vermillion, SD 57069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,739 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15710-07300-160-00 |
| Primary APN | 15710-07300-160-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 944 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 117 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VERMILLION |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57069-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 73 SMITHS |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 73 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY SD |
| Township / Civil Division | VERMILLION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 965900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Forest Avenue Historic District listed 1979 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 79002400 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
117 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Clay County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 FOREST AVE, VERMILLION, SD 57069-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013129374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 78 / 73 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Forest Ave was $2,739.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Vermillion City |
| Unified School District | Vermillion School District 13-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,739.00 | $151,972 Land $6,845 Building $145,127 |
| 2023 | $2,476.00 (+9.95%) | $118,042 Land $5,686 Building $112,356 |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 117 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VERMILLION serves 11,695 people · EPA ID SD4600342 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Bluepeak Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Midco Cable | 1,250 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Santel.
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