Lawrence County, SD Property Records
Property records in Lawrence, South Dakota, document real estate ownership and related land information within Lawrence County. These records may include deeds, legal descriptions, parcel details, plats, assessed values, tax history, transfers, mortgages, and liens. They are useful for confirming ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing assessment information, preparing real estate transactions, and supporting legal or genealogical research.
Users can access official Lawrence property records through Lawrence County offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded documents and the Director of Equalization or Treasurer for assessment and tax-related information. Start with the county’s official Lawrence County property records resources for current office details, search options, fees, and contact information.
Lawrence County, SD Property Records & Statistics
Lawrence County, in the Black Hills, has a median rent of $859, above both the South Dakota median of $708 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 30.64% of occupied homes, noticeably higher than the state share of 21.46% and the national share of 21.81%, reflecting a market with seasonal and tourism-driven housing demand.
The median home value is $245,300, far above the state median of $137,075 and the national median of $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 0.98% is below the state rate of 1.09%, although it exceeds the national rate of 0.74%. Homebuyers face high prices, but the tax rate is a little lighter than elsewhere in South Dakota.
Median household income is $70,821.50, above the state median of $65,677.25 and the national median of $65,108. Unemployment is 1.32%, lower than the state rate of 1.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
The figures describe a county with the most expensive housing in this region, higher-than-average rents, a large renter population, and solid incomes. Strong demand pushes home values well above state and national levels, while employment conditions remain healthy.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lawrence
Lawrence County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and valuation data. The county has 21,180 total parcels, including 16,038 residential and 1,525 commercial parcels, with the 2025 assessment year, 9,354 deed records, and 9,869 mortgage records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,180 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,038 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,525 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 74.65% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 9,354 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,869 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 612 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 17, 2025 |
| Last Assessor Update | August 29, 2025 |
How to Search Lawrence County, SD Property Records
Lawrence County property records cover 21,180 parcels, including 16,038 residential and 1,525 commercial parcels, along with 9,354 deeds and 9,869 mortgages recorded between January 2, 2009, and May 21, 2015 in the records available here. The assessor's latest update was on August 29, 2025.
Recorded documents are kept by the Lawrence County Register of Deeds, located at 90 Sherman Street in Deadwood and open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call 605-578-3930, and recording paperwork is posted on the Lawrence County forms page.
To search deeds, mortgages, and other instruments online, use the South Dakota public index of register of deeds records. It allows searches by name, date, and document type. The South Dakota Department of Revenue Property Tax Division provides background on assessments and tax programs.
Begin with the property address, owner name, or legal description, then check each result against the parcel you are researching. For assessed values, contact the Lawrence County Director of Equalization, and for copies of recorded documents, the Register of Deeds can help.
Lawrence Registrar of Deeds
The Lawrence County Probate Office is located at 90 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD, 57732 and can be reached at 605-578-3930. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through southdakota.thepublicindex.org or the official website lawrence.sd.us.
Lawrence County Register of Deeds Office
Lawrence County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lawrence County property records by address?
Assessment records for Lawrence County's 21,180 parcels are kept by the county Director of Equalization, so begin there with a street address or legal description. For recorded documents tied to a property, call the Register of Deeds at 605-578-3930 or search the statewide index online.
How can I find property owners in Lawrence County?
Owners are named on assessment records and on recorded deeds. Search deeds by name through the South Dakota public index, or visit the Register of Deeds at 90 Sherman Street in Deadwood, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lawrence County?
Assessed values are determined by the county Director of Equalization. Lawrence County's records show an assessment year of 2025, with the latest assessor update on August 29, 2025. Contact the office about a specific parcel, and see the Department of Revenue for how assessments and appeals work.
Where can I find Lawrence County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Lawrence County are issued and collected by the county Treasurer in Deadwood. Contact that office with a parcel number or owner name to ask about a bill, payment history, or receipt. The Department of Revenue offers general information on how property taxes are set.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lawrence County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded at the Lawrence County Register of Deeds, 90 Sherman Street, Deadwood, phone 605-578-3930. Search recorded instruments by name and date at the South Dakota public index, or find recording paperwork on the county's forms page.
Where can I access Lawrence County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping for Lawrence County is maintained through the county's equalization and assessment offices in Deadwood. Contact the courthouse and ask for a parcel map or aerial view of the property you are researching. Parcel maps are for reference and do not replace a licensed survey of exact boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lawrence County?
Zoning and permits in Lawrence County are handled by the county's planning and zoning staff in Deadwood, who can explain which approvals a project needs. If the property is inside a city such as Spearfish, Lead, or Deadwood, also check with that city, since it may apply its own building and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lawrence County?
Single-parcel lookups are available through the Director of Equalization and the South Dakota public index. For a list spanning many parcels, call the Register of Deeds at 605-578-3930 or the Director of Equalization to ask what bulk records can be released and whether fees apply.