Custer County property record for 12253 Bavarian Hills Dr, Custer, SD 57730
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,895 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004541 |
| Primary APN | 004541 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 520 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 740 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 208 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12253 BAVARIAN HILLS DR |
|---|---|
| City | CUSTER |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57730-8210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | BAVARIAN HILLS ESTATES - TR KRANZLER (IN LOT 11) SEC 23 T-3 R-4 1.1 AC 133 04 023 000 073 00 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 03 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAVARIAN HILLS ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER SD |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CUSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 965200 |
12253 Bavarian Hills Dr, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2020.
Source: Custer County records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12253 BAVARIAN HILLS DR, CUSTER, SD 57730-8210 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12253 Bavarian Hills Dr was $2,895.
Source: Custer County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Custer County |
| Unified School District | Custer School District 16-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $269,140 (-) Land $69,000 Building $200,140 | ||
| 2025 | $2,895.00 | $269,140 Land $69,000 Building $200,140 | |
| 2023 | $2,899.00 | $242,201 Land $63,000 Building $179,201 | |
| 2022 | $204,626 Land $62,500 Building $142,126 | ||
| 2021 | $1,477.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12253 Bavarian Hills Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 21, 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
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 12253 Bavarian Hills Dr is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 78% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | CUSTER serves 1,919 people · EPA ID SD4600101 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Golden West Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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