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South Dakota Coverage

Comprehensive appraisal services throughout the Mount Rushmore State

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South Dakota Market Overview

 

Economic Landscape

South Dakota's diverse economy includes strong agriculture (corn, soybeans, cattle), tourism (Mount Rushmore, Badlands), energy (oil and gas), and manufacturing sectors, with a Gross State Product of $65.5 billion (2024). The state offers stable market conditions for various appraisal needs.

 

Property Markets

From the fertile Missouri River valley and eastern prairies to the Black Hills mountains and Badlands in the west, South Dakota presents diverse property types including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential assets, bisected by the Missouri River into distinct East and West River regions.

 

Legal Environment

South Dakota's well-established legal system provides clear frameworks for valuation disputes, tax appeals, and litigation support across all 66 counties.

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Counties We Serve

Perspecta Valuation provides comprehensive appraisal services across all 66 South Dakota counties:

  • Aurora

  • Beadle

  • Bennett

  • Bon Homme

  • Brookings

  • Brown

  • Brule

  • Buffalo

  • Butte

  • Campbell

  • Charles Mix

  • Clark

  • Clay

  • Codington

  • Corson

  • Custer

  • Davison

  • Day

  • Deuel

  • Dewey

  • Douglas

  • Edmunds

  • Fall River

  • Faulk

  • Grant

  • Gregory

  • Haakon

  • Hamlin

  • Hand

  • Hanson

  • Harding

  • Hughes

  • Hutchinson

  • Hyde

  • Jackson

  • Jerauld

  • Jones

  • Kingsbury

  • Lake

  • Lawrence

  • Lincoln

  • Lyman

  • McCook

  • McPherson

  • Marshall

  • Meade

  • Mellette

  • Miner

  • Minnehaha

  • Moody

  • Oglala Lakota

  • Pennington

  • Perkins

  • Potter

  • Roberts

  • Sanborn

  • Spink

  • Stanley

  • Sully

  • Todd

  • Tripp

  • Turner

  • Union

  • Walworth

  • Yankton

  • Ziebach

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Major Metropolitan Areas

 

Sioux Falls Metro Area

  • Population: 300,000

  • Counties: Minnehaha, Lincoln

  • Key Industries: Healthcare, finance, manufacturing, agribusiness

  • Comprehensive valuation services for medical facilities, financial offices, and commercial real estate in eastern South Dakota's economic hub.

 

Rapid City Metro Area

  • Population: 150,000

  • Counties: Pennington, Meade, Lawrence

  • Key Industries: Tourism, mining, healthcare, aerospace

  • Specialized appraisals for tourism resorts (near Mount Rushmore), mining operations, and medical centers in the Black Hills.

 

Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area (South Dakota Portion)

  • Population: 130,000 (shared)

  • Counties: Clay (SD)

  • Key Industries: Manufacturing, agriculture, education

  • Valuation expertise for industrial plants, farmland, and university assets along the Red River Valley.

 

Aberdeen Micropolitan Area

  • Population: 45,000

  • Counties: Brown

  • Key Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare

  • Appraisal services for grain processing facilities, industrial sites, and medical properties in northeast South Dakota.

 

Watertown Micropolitan Area

  • Population: 35,000

  • Counties: Codington

  • Key Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism

  • Specialized valuations for food processing plants, farmland, and commercial developments near the Glacial Lakes.

 

Pierre Micropolitan Area

  • Population: 25,000

  • Counties: Hughes

  • Key Industries: Government, agriculture, energy

  • Valuation services for state government buildings, agricultural operations, and energy infrastructure in the capital region.

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Major Cities in South Dakota

Here is a list of the top 10 major cities in South Dakota by population for 2025:

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  1. Sioux Falls

  2. Rapid City

  3. Aberdeen

  4. Brookings

  5. Watertown

  6. Mitchell

  7. Yankton

  8. Pierre

  9. Huron

  10. Spearfish

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South Dakota-Specific Appraisal Expertise

 

Agricultural Properties

Farmland, corn and soybean fields, cattle ranches, and grain elevators across the prairie and river valley regions

 

Tourism Assets

Valuation of Mount Rushmore gateways, Badlands resorts, and national monument properties in the Black Hills

 

Energy and Mining Facilities

Appraisals for oil and gas extraction sites, gold mines, and energy infrastructure in western South Dakota

 

Tax Appeals

Property tax assessment reviews and appeals expertise across all 66 counties

 

Estate Planning

Valuation services for estate planning and gift tax compliance in South Dakota

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Providing Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Services Nationwide

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Looking for top-tier commercial property appraisers across the nation? At Perspecta Valuation, we're proud to be the leading firm for privately procured commercial real estate appraisals throughout the United States. Our team of seasoned commercial appraisers brings unmatched expertise to every assignment, ensuring precise, reliable valuations you can trust—no matter where your property is located. Experience is the cornerstone of exceptional appraisals—and it truly sets us apart. To earn state certification as a commercial property appraiser, candidates must complete at least three years of rigorous supervised training under veteran professionals, mastering the intricacies of commercial real estate valuation. But certification is just the beginning. True mastery demands years of navigating real-world complexities, from market fluctuations to unique property challenges. That's why every appraiser on our team boasts a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience, with most exceeding 15 years. Whether valuing office towers in major metros, retail spaces in suburban hubs, or industrial complexes in emerging markets, our experts deliver appraisals that stand up to scrutiny. No matter how you discovered us—whether through a search for commercial appraisers near me, commercial appraisals near me, commercial real estate appraisers near me, commercial real estate appraisals near me, commercial property appraisers near me, or commercial property appraisals near me—you're in the right place. We specialize in comprehensive appraisals for all commercial property types, including: Office buildings, Multi-family residential, Retail centers, Industrial and warehouse facilities, Religious institutions, Mixed-use developments, Special-use properties, and Vacant land. Ready to secure a valuation that's accurate, compliant, and tailored to your needs? Contact Perspecta Valuation today for a free, no-obligation quote. Let's discuss how we can support your next transaction with confidence and clarity. 

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