Codington County property record for 1239 E Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,513 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008253 |
| Primary APN | 008253 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1239 E KEMP AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57201-3827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S100' LOTS 38-40 BLK 3 KEMPS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KEMPS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38-40 |
| Jurisdiction | CODINGTON SD |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 954401 |
1239 E Kemp Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Codington County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1239 E KEMP AVE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201-3827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1239 E Kemp Ave was $2,513 with a homeowner's exemption, up % from the year before.
Source: Codington County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Codington County |
| Municipality | Watertown City |
| Unified School District | Watertown School District 14-4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,513.00 (+0.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $256,011 (+8.67%) Land $43,872 Building $212,139 |
| 2025 | $2,512.00 (+8.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,596 Land $39,171 Building $196,425 |
| 2024 | $2,312.00 | |
| 2023 | $210,443 Land $35,610 Building $174,833 | |
| 2022 | $2,327.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1239 E Kemp Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 1239 E Kemp 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 96% of the US · lower than 93% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves 23,230 people · EPA ID SD4600356 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,000 / 350 |
| Bluepeak Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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