Spink County property record for 204 Railway Ave, Mellette, SD 57461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,167 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,081 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009198 |
| Primary APN | 009198 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,167 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,217 sqft |
| Basement Area | 503 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 503 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,300 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 204 RAILWAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELLETTE |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57461-7720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL B 9 L 16 - 18 MELLETTE CITY |
| Legal Range | 00 |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | SPINK SD |
| Township / Civil Division | MELLETTE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1341 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Spink County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 185, MELLETTE, SD 57461-0185 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Spink County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Spink County |
| Municipality | Mellette City |
| Unified School District | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,081.00 (+3.28%) | $144,419 (+2.74%) Land $12,293 Building $132,126 | |
| 2025 | $2,015.00 (+16.61%) | $140,571 (+23.28%) Land $12,293 Building $128,278 | |
| 2023 | $1,728.00 | $114,029 Land $10,244 Building $103,785 | |
| 2020 | $95,520 Land $7,880 Building $87,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MELLETTE serves 205 people · EPA ID SD4600204 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WEB WATER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northern Valley Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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