Meade County property record for 1399 Otter Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,132 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 01.40.09 |
| Primary APN | 01.40.09 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Street Address | 1399 OTTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57785-3347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VISTA ESTATES SUB LOT 9 CLASS ASSESSED EQUALIZED LOCAL COUNTY STATE EXEMPT ACRES UNITS VALUE VALUE BOARD BOARD BOARD AMOUNT |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Township / Civil Division | STURGIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 20401 |
1399 Otter Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2014.
Source: Meade County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1399 OTTER RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-3347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012851-CV |
| Deed Book / Page | 813 / 1156 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 00842/1433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1399 Otter Rd was $7,132, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Meade County assessment roll, as of March 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade County |
| Municipality | Sturgis City |
| Unified School District | Meade School District 46-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $531,425 (-) Land $48,000 Building $483,425 | $531,425 (-) Land $48,000 Building $483,425 | |
| 2025 | $7,132.00 (+1.09%) Additional exemption filed | $531,425 Land $48,000 Building $483,425 | $531,425 Land $48,000 Building $483,425 |
| 2024 | $7,055.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,425 Land $48,000 Building $483,425 | ||
| 2022 | $7,304.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1399 Otter Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 5, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 1399 Otter Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 60% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | STURGIS serves 7,020 people · EPA ID SD4600321 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Bluepeak Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 30 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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