Brown County property record for 261 S Elm St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.476 acres (20,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31680 |
| Primary APN | 31680 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 20,750 sqft |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 143 ft wide |
| Street Address | 261 S ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABERDEEN |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57401-5033 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | LT 1 METTLER 2ND SD NE 6-126-61 HOUGHTON |
| Legal Range | 00 |
| Legal Township | 015 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN SD |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELBY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3192 |
| Census Tract | 952000 |
261 S Elm St, vacant land, is held in a trust.
Source: Brown County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 ELM ST, HOUGHTON, SD 57449-2104 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable 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 2026 property tax bill for 261 S Elm St was $15.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown County |
| County Subdivision | Shelby Township |
| Unified School District | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15.00 | $1,317 Land $1,317 | $1,317 Land $1,317 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 261 S Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 Claims | 3 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 261 S Elm St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 85% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | BROWN-DAY-MARSHALL RWS private · serves 5,673 people · EPA ID SD4600882 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | 2 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 10 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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