Meade County property record for 20444 SD Highway 79, Sturgis, SD 57785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 13.9 acres (608,533 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.51.J3 |
| Primary APN | 18.51.J3 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 608,533 sqft (13.9 acres) |
| Street Address | 20444 SD HIGHWAY 79 |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57785-6306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED BH SUB TRACT J3 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | D BH SUB |
| Legal Tract | J3 |
| Legal Lot Number | J3 |
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST MEADE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20302 |
Source: Meade County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20444 SD HIGHWAY 79, STURGIS, SD 57785-6306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221654 |
| Deed Book / Page | 952 / 1163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Property Address | 20444 SD HIGHWAY 79, STURGIS, SD 57785-6306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000961/491 |
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| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 961/491 |
| Instrument | 22001655 |
| Name | BANKWEST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Meade County assessment roll, as of March 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade County |
| Unified School District | Meade School District 46-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $381,164 (+2.87%) Land $3,805 Building $377,359 | $381,164 (+2.87%) Land $3,805 Building $377,359 | |
| 2025 | $3,434.00 (+6.81%) Additional exemption filed | $370,526 (+5.03%) Land $3,610 Building $366,916 | $370,526 Land $3,610 Building $366,916 |
| 2024 | $3,215.00 (-4.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $352,790 Land $3,346 Building $349,444 | ||
| 2022 | $3,360.00 |
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 May 5, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 86% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 | BEAR BUTTE VALLEY WATER private · serves 882 people · EPA ID SD4602334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
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