57474 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57474 (Stratford, South Dakota) pay a median of $1,318/year in property taxes on homes valued at $215,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 45% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57474 is approximately $110, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $443 less than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57474 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57520 (0.62%) and 57465 (0.62%).

In Stratford, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $95,000, 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.