Meade County property record for 12953 Balloon Pl, Whitewood, SD 57793
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (443,005 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12.51.05 |
| Primary APN | 12.51.05 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Year Built | Built 1968 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Lot Area | 443,005 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Street Address | 12953 BALLOON PL |
|---|---|
| City | WHITEWOOD |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57793 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | RAMB 75.00 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOOBEY 6 ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST MEADE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 20302 |
12953 Balloon Pl, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Meade County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 882, STURGIS, SD 57785-0882 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN HILLS FCU |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHERN HILLS FCU |
| May 13, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 916/1426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Property Address | 12953 BALLOON PL, WHITEWOOD, SD 57793 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00927/1174 |
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| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 927/1174 |
| Instrument | 20002818 |
| Name | NORTHERN HILLS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Property Address | 12953 BALLOON PL, WHITEWOOD, SD 57793 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 908/1039 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 908/1039 |
| Instrument | 18007065 |
| Name | NORTHERN HILLS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12953 BALLOON PL, WHITEWOOD, SD 57793 |
| Document Number | 916/1426 |
| Book / Page | 916 / 1426 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 95 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20002817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12953 BALLOON PL, 12953, WHITEWOOD, SD 57793 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12953 BALLOON PL, WHITEWOOD, SD 57793 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12953 BALLOON PL, WHITEWOOD, SD 57793 |
| Document Number | 903/823 |
| Book / Page | 903 / 823 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18007064 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 882, STURGIS, SD 57785-0882 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 882, STURGIS, SD 57785-0882 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12953 Balloon Pl was $5,125, up 14.8% from the year before.
Source: Meade County assessment roll, as of March 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade County |
| Unified School District | Meade School District 46-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $374,374 (-8.21%) Land $148,840 Building $225,534 | $374,374 (-8.21%) Land $148,840 Building $225,534 | |
| 2025 | $5,125.00 (+14.81%) Additional exemption filed | $407,848 Land $144,508 Building $263,340 | $407,848 Land $144,508 Building $263,340 |
| 2024 | $4,464.00 | ||
| 2023 | $355,006 Land $115,606 Building $239,400 | ||
| 2022 | $4,765.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12953 Balloon Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 5, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12953 Balloon Pl is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 84% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 | BEAR BUTTE VALLEY WATER private · serves 882 people · EPA ID SD4602334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 80 / 10 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
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