57461 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57461 (Mellette, South Dakota) pay a median of $1,571/year in property taxes on homes valued at $161,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.98%, which is 11% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57461 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Spink County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57461 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57422 (0.98%) and 57263 (0.98%).

In Mellette, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $105,625, 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. Spink County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your claim with the Spink County Assessor's office to reduce your taxable assessed value. Obtain your assessment notice from the Spink County Assessor and verify the 30-day appeal window from the notice date.