Custer County, SD Property Records
Property records in Custer, South Dakota document ownership, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, transfers, deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land-related information. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property tax obligations, confirm legal descriptions, or trace the history of a parcel.
Official records for properties in Custer are maintained primarily by Custer County offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded documents and the Director of Equalization or Treasurer for assessment and tax-related information. Users can access Custer County’s official property records through the county government website or by contacting the appropriate county office directly for searches, copies, fees, and availability of records.
Custer County, SD Property Records & Statistics
Custer County is one of the higher-cost housing markets in this part of South Dakota. The median rent is $931, well above the state median of $708 and the national median of $840.25. Even so, renters are a small group: only 13.54% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 21.46% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so most households here own their homes.
The median home value is $180,650, higher than the state figure of $137,075 and the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.96% is lower than the state rate of 1.09% but above the national rate of 0.74%. Buyers pay more for a home than in most of the state, with a somewhat lighter tax rate than the state average.
Median household income is $65,833.50, slightly above both the state median of $65,677.25 and the national median of $65,108, which helps support the higher housing costs. The unemployment rate is 1.93%, a little above the state rate of 1.72% but below the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the data points to a pricier, owner-heavy county where incomes keep pace with housing costs and employment conditions are solid.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Custer
Custer County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and property valuations. The county has 13,849 total parcels, with tax records covering 82.67% of the population for the 2025 assessment year, plus 5,951 deed records and 3,338 mortgage records recorded through June 30, 2015.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,849 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,920 |
| Commercial Parcels | 468 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 82.67% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Last Assessor Update | September 1, 2025 |
| Deed Records | 5,951 |
| Mortgage Records | 3,338 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 703 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
How to Search Custer County, SD Property Records
Custer County's recorded property documents are kept by the Register of Deeds Office at 420 Mt Rushmore Rd in Custer, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office's records sit alongside assessment data for the county's 13,849 parcels and document ownership, deeds, mortgages, and related filings.
The Custer County Register of Deeds page explains the office's services and how recording works. For online research, the South Dakota Public Index records search is the official records search for Custer County. Deeds on file were recorded from January 3, 2006 to June 30, 2015, and mortgages from July 22, 2008 to June 30, 2015.
To search, begin with an owner's name or a description of the property. Enter it in the portal, scan the list of documents, and open the ones that match your property. Check the grantor and grantee names, the recording date, and the document type to confirm you have the right record. A search covering a wider date range often turns up earlier deeds and loans.
If a document is not available online, call the Register of Deeds at 605-673-8171 or visit in person for help with copies and recording.
Custer Registrar of Deeds
The Custer County Probate Office is located at 420 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD, 57730 and can be reached at 605-673-8171. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through southdakota.thepublicindex.org or the official website custercountysd.com.
Custer County Register of Deeds Office
Custer County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Custer County property records by address?
Use the South Dakota Public Index, the official records search for Custer County, and enter the address or the owner's name. Recorded documents linked to the property will be listed. If the search returns nothing, call the Register of Deeds at 605-673-8171.
How can I find property owners in Custer County?
Owners are named in recorded deeds. Search the South Dakota Public Index by name or property description. You can also visit the Register of Deeds Office, 420 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Custer County?
Custer County's latest assessment year is 2025, with an assessor update on September 1, 2025. To get the value for a specific parcel, call 605-673-8171 or visit the Register of Deeds page and ask which county office handles assessments.
Where can I find Custer County property tax bills and payment records?
The Register of Deeds doesn't issue tax bills. Visit the Custer County website to find the county's other offices, or call 605-673-8171 and ask who handles property tax statements and payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Custer County?
Deeds and mortgages are held by the Register of Deeds. Search them online at the South Dakota Public Index, or go to 420 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer. The county has 5,951 deed records, recorded from January 3, 2006 to June 30, 2015.
Where can I access Custer County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps aren't kept with recorded documents. Call the Register of Deeds at 605-673-8171 to ask where the county's maps are published, or browse the county's website. Recorded plats can be requested from the Register of Deeds Office.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Custer County?
Permits and zoning are handled by other county departments. Call 605-673-8171 to be directed to the right office for building and zoning questions, and contact the city of Custer if your property is inside city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Custer County?
The online search is built for one name or property at a time, so a full owner list isn't available there. For bigger requests, call the Register of Deeds at 605-673-8171 to ask what copies or exports the office can provide.