18943 Helmer Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Property Records

Butte County property record for 18943 Helmer Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Lot Size	0.49 acres (21,344 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$116,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill	$1,232 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08.2.14.1.5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08.2.14.1.5`

Exterior

Lot Area	21,344 sqft (0.49 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	18943 HELMER RD
City	BELLE FOURCHE
State	SD
Zip	57717-7218
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	LOT 5A SE4NE4 .49 ACRE HOUSE: 18943 HELMER RD
Legal Range	02
Legal Township	08
Legal Section	14
Legal Lot Number	5A
Jurisdiction	BUTTE SD
Township / Civil Division	WEST BUTTE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2088
Census Tract	967701

Owner

18943 Helmer Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2005.

Source: Butte County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 34, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717-0034
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 20, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 20, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20053152
Deed Book / Page	347 / 997
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 18943 Helmer Rd was $1,232.

Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	South Dakota
County	Butte County
Unified School District	Belle Fourche School District 09-1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,232.00	$139,928 Land $37,278 Building $102,650
2025	$1,232.00
2023		$166,293 Land $24,860 Building $141,433
2022	$1,520.00
2020			$123,690 Land $24,860 Building $98,830

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 18943 Helmer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
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

Wildfire risk around 18943 Helmer Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 61% of the US · above 62% of South Dakota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20