57427 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57427 (Bath, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,037/year in property taxes on homes valued at $384,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 52% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57427 is approximately $170, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $276 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57427 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57217 (0.51%) and 57788 (0.56%).

In Bath, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $82,308, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota does not reassess property at sale; your property maintains its prior assessed value unless improvements are made or the county conducts a scheduled reassessment. Brown County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your application with the Brown County Assessor's office to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Brown County Assessor to request your assessment notice and confirm the 30-day appeal period.