57030 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57030 (Garretson, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,847/year in property taxes on homes valued at $278,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.02%, which is 7% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57030 is approximately $237, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Minnehaha County. This is $1,086 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57030 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57226 (1.02%) and 57790 (1.02%).

In Garretson, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $83,932, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota has no state-imposed cap on property tax increases at sale or for existing owners — your assessed value is determined by the county assessor and resets to market value upon purchase. Minnehaha County offers an exemption for qualifying senior citizens (65+) and disabled persons through the county assessor; income limits and exemption amounts vary by application — contact the Minnehaha County Assessor's office to inquire about eligibility. File your exemption application with the Minnehaha County Assessor within the statutory deadline (typically early in the tax year) and request a copy of your Notice of Valuation to verify the assessed value on your purchase.