Brown County, SD

Brown County, SD assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Brown County, South Dakota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Brown County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Brown County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBrown County Beacon Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Public access provides basic ownership, assessment, and tax history.
  • Advanced features like building permits and sales history require a paid subscription.
Deeds and recorded documentsBrown County Register of Deedswww.brown.sd.us/department/register-deeds
  • Official office for land records, deeds, and mortgages.
Property taxesBrown County TaxWebtax.brown.sd.us/taxweb/frmAddLookup.aspx
  • Dedicated portal for property tax records.
GIS and parcel mapsBrown County GIS (Beacon)beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Integrated GIS mapping available via the Beacon portal.
Permits and building recordsBrown County Planning & Zoningwww.brown.sd.us/department/planning-zoning
  • Permit applications are processed through the Planning & Zoning department. Specific permit search portals may not be available online.
Zoning and land useBrown County Official Zoning Mapwww.brown.sd.us/sites/default/files/2024-05/Brown-SD-Official-Zoning-Map.pdf
  • Official static PDF zoning map for Brown County.
County data

Brown County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$235,877

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$191,281

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,775

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.19%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Brown County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Aberdeen$236,418$193,1801.22%$2,876
Groton$219,638$188,0111.26%$2,752
Frederick$213,944$143,1660.79%$1,948
Warner$273,090$240,1091.02%$2,768
Bath$268,701$235,7950.93%$2,555
Hecla$152,114$61,0180.72%$1,039
Columbia$244,576$110,1000.77%$1,626
Claremont$179,221$126,2020.80%$1,712
Westport$223,368$146,5760.70%$1,674
Stratford$98,089$89,7391.45%$1,561
FAQ

Brown County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Brown County?

Use the official Brown County Beacon Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Brown County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Brown County TaxWeb for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Brown County?

Use the official Brown County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Brown County?

Use the official Brown County GIS (Beacon) for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Brown County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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