Kingsbury County property record for 500 Front St NE, De Smet, SD 57231
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 15 acres (654,707 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,497 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3172 |
| Primary APN | 3172 |
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| Lot Area | 654,707 sqft (15 acres) |
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| Street Address | 500 FRONT ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | DE SMET |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57231-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1455' OF W450' NE 27-111-56 |
| Legal Range | 56 |
| Legal Township | 111 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGSBURY SD |
| Township / Civil Division | DE SMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 958200 |
500 Front St NE is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 1995.
Source: Kingsbury County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 234, DE SMET, SD 57231-0234 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 99 / 628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Front St NE was $4,497.
Source: Kingsbury County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury County |
| County Subdivision | De Smet Township |
| Unified School District | De Smet School District 38-2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,497.00 | $498,594 (+0.11%) Land $48,857 Building $449,737 |
| 2025 | $4,497.00 | $498,022 Land $48,285 Building $449,737 |
| 2023 | $2,697.00 | $316,427 Land $43,934 Building $272,493 |
| 2022 | $2,697.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 500 Front St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2024 · 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 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1987 · river or lake 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 500 Front St NE is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 60% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | KINGBROOK II RURAL WATER SYSTEM private · serves 2,715 people · EPA ID SD4600511 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
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