Meade County property record for 20960 Buffalo Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6.25 acres (272,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,827 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit Feb 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17.75.01 |
| Primary APN | 17.75.01 |
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| Lot Area | 272,250 sqft (6.25 acres) |
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| Street Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57785-2838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RAMB 150.00 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 05 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERLEAF SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST MEADE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 20302 |
Source: Meade County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTHERN HILLS FCU |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 00952/1296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Property Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00895/1490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 895/1490 |
| Instrument | 17006962 |
| Name | NORTHERN HILLS FCU |
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| Address | STURGIS, SD 57785 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Document Number | 000967/824 |
| Book / Page | 967 / 824 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 112 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23000687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEADE SD |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Document Number | 00952/1296 |
| Book / Page | 952 / 1296 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 112 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22002137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 20960 BUFFALO RD, STURGIS, SD 57785-2838 |
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 | $770,694 (+2.59%) Land $149,247 Building $621,447 | $770,694 (+2.59%) Land $149,247 Building $621,447 | |
| 2025 | $7,827.00 (+10.64%) Additional exemption filed | $751,227 (+15.21%) Land $129,780 Building $621,447 | $751,227 Land $129,780 Building $621,447 |
| 2024 | $7,074.00 (-0.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $652,041 Land $123,600 Building $528,441 | ||
| 2022 | $7,089.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 | BLUCKSBERG MOUNTAIN #1 private · serves 223 people · EPA ID SD4600324 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | BLUCKSBERG MOUNTAIN #2 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 1,250 / 60 |
| Bluepeak Cable | 1,000 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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