Brown County property record for 261 Nelson Ave, Stratford, SD 57474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,020 sqft · built 1920 |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $147 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45000008001000 |
| Primary APN | 45000008001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 45000008001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 NELSON AVE |
| City | STRATFORD |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57474-2121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 10 & W2 LT 11 BK 8 STRATFORD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN SD |
| Township / Civil Division | STRATFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1333 |
| Census Tract | 951900 |
Source: Brown County records, as of February 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 NELSON AVE, STRATFORD, SD 57474-2121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000309228 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of November 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown County |
| Municipality | Stratford Town |
| Unified School District | Warner School District 06-5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147.00 | $1,875 (+19.05%) Land $1,875 |
| 2023 | $1,575 Land $1,575 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 30, 2015 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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 94% of the US · lower than 90% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | STRATFORD serves 57 people · EPA ID SD4600408 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WEB WATER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Apr 2020 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northern Valley Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
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