Meade County property record for 1444 Willard St, Sturgis, SD 57785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,710 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 01.76.03.143 |
| Primary APN | 01.76.03.143 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Street Address | 1444 WILLARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57785-1852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED |
| Legal Subdivision | RODEBANK'S FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Township / Civil Division | STURGIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 20402 |
1444 Willard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Meade County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1444 WILLARD ST, STURGIS, SD 57785-1852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 20186329 |
| Deed Book / Page | 903 / 665 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Property Address | 1444 WILLARD ST, STURGIS, SD 57785-1852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 906/1393 |
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| Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 906/1393 |
| Instrument | 18006331 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPEARFISH, SD 57783 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1444 WILLARD ST, STURGIS, SD 57785-1852 |
| Document Number | 00903/0665 |
| Book / Page | 903 / 0665 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18006329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1444 Willard St was $3,710, 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 | $275,288 (-) Land $13,943 Building $261,345 | $275,288 (-) Land $13,943 Building $261,345 | |
| 2025 | $3,710.00 (+1.06%) Additional exemption filed | $275,288 Land $13,943 Building $261,345 | $275,288 Land $13,943 Building $261,345 |
| 2024 | $3,671.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,019 Land $13,943 Building $209,076 | ||
| 2022 | $3,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1444 Willard St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 5, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 1444 Willard St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 442 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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