Codington County property record for 18 4th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,474 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 010482 |
| Primary APN | 010482 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 18 4TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERTOWN |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57201-4372 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | W100' LOT 1 BLK 52 2ND RAILWAY ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | 2ND RAILWAY ADD |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CODINGTON SD |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 954402 |
18 4th Ave SE, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Codington County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45335 US HIGHWAY 28, LAKE NORDEN, SD 57248-6614 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 4th Ave SE was $1,474.
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 | $1,474.00 | $116,327 (+4.83%) Land $35,165 Building $81,162 |
| 2025 | $1,474.00 (+3%) | $110,963 Land $29,801 Building $81,162 |
| 2024 | $1,431.00 | |
| 2023 | $104,121 Land $22,959 Building $81,162 | |
| 2022 | $1,476.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 18 4th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 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 18 4th Ave SE 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98% 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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 350 |
| Bluepeak Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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