Brown County property record for 40037 James Rd, Groton, SD 57445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1,216 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 3.63 acres (158,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,098 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25769 |
| Primary APN | 25769 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 158,123 sqft (3.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 18181236120001000000 |
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| Street Address | 40037 JAMES RD |
| City | GROTON |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57445-6006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1 COX 1ST SD JAMES (L3-5 PT 6 , 29&30 JAMES OLS) 2008 FRIENDSHIP 16X80 MY0830325V (TITLE SURRENDERED) |
| Legal Range | 61 |
| Legal Township | 123 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | COX FIRST SUBDIVISION IN JAMES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN SD |
| Township / Civil Division | HENRY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 951900 |
Source: Brown County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40037 JAMES RD, GROTON, SD 57445-6006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown County |
| County Subdivision | Henry Township |
| Unified School District | Groton Area School District 06-6 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,098.00 (+0.09%) | $103,040 (+13.61%) Land $52,511 Building $50,529 | $103,040 Land $52,511 Building $50,529 |
| 2025 | $1,097.00 (+0.18%) | $90,696 (+58.8%) Land $45,410 Building $45,286 | |
| 2024 | $1,095.00 (+57.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $697.00 | $57,113 Land $31,335 Building $25,778 |
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 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 95% of the US · lower than 92% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northern Valley Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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