Brown County property record for 506 Railroad Ave, Groton, SD 57445
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 7,392 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.77 acres (77,101 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,200 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,628 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29156 |
| Primary APN | 29156 |
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| Building Area | 7,392 sqft Total Area |
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| Lot Area | 77,101 sqft (1.77 acres) |
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| Street Address | 506 RAILROAD AVE |
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| City | GROTON |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57445-2077 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | E 34' LT 5, & LT 6-12 BK 41 1ST ADD GROTON INC 66' VAC 6TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | 3 |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN SD |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 951900 |
506 Railroad Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since October 2011.
Source: Brown County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 458, GROTON, SD 57445-0458 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living 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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 292 / 483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Railroad Ave was $5,628.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown County |
| Municipality | Groton City |
| Unified School District | Groton Area School District 06-6 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,628.00 | $330,067 (+15.13%) Land $77,101 Building $252,966 | $330,067 Land $77,101 Building $252,966 |
| 2025 | $5,628.00 (+3.51%) | $286,700 Land $57,826 Building $228,874 | |
| 2024 | $5,437.00 (+19.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,535.00 (+15.04%) | $237,821 Land $38,551 Building $199,270 | |
| 2022 | $3,942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1993–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2007 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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.
Wildfire risk around 506 Railroad Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 72% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | GROTON serves 1,380 people · EPA ID SD4600147 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WEB WATER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Northern Valley Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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