Pennington County property record for 521 E Van Buren St, Rapid City, SD 57701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-177-006 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-177-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Account Number | 34451 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 E VAN BUREN ST |
| City | RAPID CITY |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57701-1437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WISE'S ADD, BLOCK 1, W5' OF LOT 4; ALL OF LOT 5 & E24' OF LOT6 |
| Legal Subdivision | WISES ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON SD |
| Township / Civil Division | RAPID CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
521 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2013.
Source: Pennington County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E VAN BUREN ST, RAPID CITY, SD 57701-1437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20137854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Van Buren St was $2,258.
Source: Pennington County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington County |
| Municipality | Rapid City |
| Unified School District | Rapid City School District 51-4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $205,400 (-) Land $42,600 Building $162,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,258.00 | $205,400 Land $42,600 Building $162,800 |
| 2023 | $2,167.00 (+13.16%) | $189,400 Land $30,400 Building $159,000 |
| 2022 | $1,915.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 E Van Buren St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 521 E Van Buren St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | RAPID CITY serves 72,009 people · EPA ID SD4600406 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2024) 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| Bluepeak Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 30 |
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