Aurora County property record for 25474 US Hwy 281, Plankinton, SD 57368
| Property Type | Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (740,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 1650 |
| Primary APN | 1650 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Lot Area | 740,520 sqft (17 acres) |
| Street Address | 25474 US HIGHWAY 281 |
|---|---|
| City | PLANKINTON |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57368-5702 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT A OF MILLER'S SUBDIVISION IN SW1/4 LESS LOT H-1 OF 30-103-63 |
| Legal Range | 63 |
| Legal Township | 103 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER'S SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | A,H-1 |
| Jurisdiction | AURORA SD |
| Township / Civil Division | HOPPER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3438 |
| Census Tract | 973600 |
25474 US Hwy 281 is held in a trust.
Source: Aurora County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8964 ALMQUIST WAY, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077-3565 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25474 US Hwy 281 was $1,884, up 39% from the year before.
Source: Aurora County assessment roll, as of December 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Aurora County |
| County Subdivision | Hopper Township |
| Unified School District | Plankinton School District 01-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $219,583 (+1.08%) Land $45,583 Building $174,000 | $219,583 Land $45,583 Building $174,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,884.00 (+39.04%) | $217,235 Land $43,235 Building $174,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,355.00 | ||
| 2023 | $166,633 Land $38,313 Building $128,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25474 US Hwy 281 in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 25474 US Hwy 281 is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM private · serves 2,750 people · EPA ID SD4600621 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 4 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Golden West Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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