Harding County property record for 701 US Hwy 85, Buffalo, SD 57720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 760 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,954 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,346 (2025) |
| APN | 01020-0403-00 |
| Primary APN | 01020-0403-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 44,954 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Account Number | 01020-0403-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 US HIGHWAY 85 |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57720-8301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BU, OINAS, BLK 4, LT 3 - 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | BU OINAS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-8 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDING SD |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1159 |
| Census Tract | 968700 |
701 US Hwy 85 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Harding County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 US HIGHWAY 85, BUFFALO, SD 57720-8301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 68D / 268-269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 US Hwy 85 was $3,346.
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 | $177,594 (+0.28%) Land $85,500 Building $92,094 | |
| 2025 | $3,346.00 | $177,094 Land $85,500 Building $91,594 |
| 2023 | $111,612 Land $74,250 Building $37,362 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 701 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 701 US Hwy 85 is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.4% 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 83% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 | 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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