Harding County property record for 302 US Hwy 85, Buffalo, SD 57720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,593 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,638 (2025) |
| APN | 01030-0303-02 |
| Primary APN | 01030-0303-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,593 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 357 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 01030-0303-02 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 302 US HIGHWAY 85 |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BU, SMITHS, BLK C, LT 4 - W 135' LT 3 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 720 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BU SMITHS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDING SD |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1172 |
| Census Tract | 968700 |
302 US Hwy 85 is held in a trust since October 2011.
Source: Harding County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15098 SD HIGHWAY 20, REVA, SD 57651-6500 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67 D / 501 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 302 US Hwy 85 was $1,638.
Source: Harding County assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding County |
| Municipality | Buffalo Town |
| Unified School District | Harding County School District 31-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,244 (-1.7%) Land $13,063 Building $72,181 | |
| 2025 | $1,638.00 | $86,717 Land $13,063 Building $73,654 |
| 2023 | $66,533 Land $11,344 Building $55,189 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 302 US Hwy 85.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 302 US Hwy 85 is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 84% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | BUFFALO serves 346 people · EPA ID SD4600078 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| West River Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
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