Butte County property record for 18938 Helmer Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Lot Size | 3.87 acres (168,577 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,364 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 72.08.2.14 |
| Primary APN | 72.08.2.14 |
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| Lot Area | 168,577 sqft (3.87 acres) |
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| Street Address | 18938 HELMER RD |
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| City | BELLE FOURCHE |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57717-7218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | REDWATER ADDN LOT 14 HOUSE: 18938 HELMER RD LOT/RNG: 14 ADDN/SEC: 7208 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 08 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | REDWATER ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE SD |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST BUTTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2089 |
| Census Tract | 967701 |
18938 Helmer Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18938 HELMER RD, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717-7218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000583 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUTTE SD |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 18938 HELMER RD, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717-7218 |
| Document Number | 0000000583 |
| Book / Page | 566 / 503 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18938 HELMER RD, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717-7218 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18938 Helmer Rd was $1,364, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Butte County |
| Unified School District | Belle Fourche School District 09-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,364.00 (+0.07%) | $159,308 (+5.94%) Land $66,088 Building $93,220 | |
| 2025 | $1,363.00 | $150,378 Land $56,220 Building $94,158 | |
| 2023 | $109,258 Land $33,753 Building $75,505 | ||
| 2022 | $1,034.00 | ||
| 2020 | $84,342 Land $33,753 Building $50,589 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18938 Helmer Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 18938 Helmer Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 41% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | BUTTE-MEADE SWD-BEAN WELL serves 1,481 people · EPA ID SD4600223 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Bluepeak, Midco.
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