57481 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57481 (Westport, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,021/year in property taxes on homes valued at $201,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 9% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57481 is approximately $168, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $260 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57481 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57319 (1.01%) and 57441 (1.00%).

In Westport, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $66,000, 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.