Clay County, SD

Clay 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 Clay County, South Dakota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Clay 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.

Clay County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesClay County Assessor (Director of Equalization)www.claycountysd.org/assessorequalization.cfm
  • Provides access to valuation and taxation history via the Beacon portal.
Property searchBeacon Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Official portal for real property information and GIS parcel maps.
Deeds and recorded documentsClay County Register of Deedswww.claycountysd.org/registerofdeeds.cfm
  • Maintains records of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments.
Property taxesClay County Treasurer Property Tax Paymentsecure.cpteller.com/terminal/portal/
  • Online portal for property tax payments and lookup.
GIS and parcel mapsClay County GIS (Beacon)beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • GIS parcel data is integrated into the Beacon property search portal.
Permits and building recordsClay County Building Permitswww.claycountysd.org/zoningcounty.cfm
  • Permit applications are available for download; contact the Zoning Administrator for status.
Zoning and land useClay County Zoning and Mapswww.claycountysd.org/zoningcounty.cfm
  • Provides access to zoning ordinances and static PDF zoning maps.
County data

Clay 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$266,481

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$235,979

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,985

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.53%

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.

Clay County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Vermillion$261,041$233,1941.61%$4,097
Wakonda$190,082$135,3141.22%$2,505
Burbank$335,820$296,7151.28%$4,563
Beresford$546,578$376,7450.86%$4,916
Meckling$254,483$234,1351.17%$3,279
Irene$154,741$95,2221.18%$1,812
Centerville$499,690$340,6370.84%$4,088
Volin$334,195$292,0671.13%$3,862
FAQ

Clay County property records FAQ

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

Where can I search Clay County property records by address?

Use the official Beacon Property Search to search Clay County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Clay County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Clay County properties?

Use the official Beacon Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Clay County properties by address or APN.

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

Use the official Clay 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 Clay County?

Use the official Clay 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 Clay County property owners?

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

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