Custer County, SD

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

Official sources

Custer 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.

Custer County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCuster County Beacon Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Default.aspx
  • Beacon serves as the primary portal for property assessment, tax, and GIS data.
  • Requires selection of Custer County from the map or list.
Deeds and recorded documentsCuster County Register of Deedswww.custercountysd.com/register-of-deeds/
  • Handles land transactions, liens, and vital records.
  • Public records are available for search at the office.
Property taxesCuster County Tax Datawww.custercountysd.com/tax-data/
  • Provides tax levy information and historical tax collection data.
  • Specific parcel tax lookups are performed via the Beacon portal.
GIS and parcel mapsCuster County GIS Portalwww.custercountysd.com/istgis/
  • Provides access to interactive parcel mapping via Beacon.
Permits and building recordsCuster County Planning & Permittingwww.custercountysd.com/planning-and-economic/permitting/
  • County-wide permitting for septic, approach, and building.
  • City of Custer has separate building department requirements for properties within city limits.
Zoning and land useCuster County Planning Departmentwww.custercountysd.com/planning-and-economic/
  • Custer County notes there is no county-wide zoning or building code.
  • City of Custer maintains its own zoning and building codes.
County data

Custer 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$496,647

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$389,169

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,283

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.67%

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.

Custer County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Custer$497,957$394,1000.68%$3,413
Hermosa$555,789$441,9020.70%$3,727
Hot Springs$598,117$450,9080.61%$3,480
Edgemont$382,905$275,0330.41%$1,679
Buffalo Gap$216,121$132,8620.61%$1,175
Fairburn$290,799$231,6180.56%$1,739
Pringle$234,579$91,0320.42%$770
FAQ

Custer County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Custer County?

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

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

Use the official Custer County Tax Data for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Custer 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 Custer County?

Use the official Custer County GIS Portal 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 Custer County property owners?

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