Prairie Acres
Tea, South Dakota

Room to build. Minutes from town.

Acreage homesites on the Southwest edge of Tea, with space for the house, the shop, and a yard you'll actually use.

110+acres
55homesites in all
1–3.37acres per lot
28open right now
The neighborhood

Country feel. Real neighbors.

Prairie Acres is for people who want space without feeling cut off. Lots are big and private, the roads are blacktop with just enough street lights to feel safe, and nothing about it is cookie-cutter.

A waterway winds through the middle of the neighborhood, and the shared park has a picnic area and a dock. You're out of town, but hospitals, restaurants, churches, and Sioux Falls are a short drive away.

Lot types

Pick the lot that fits the house.

Every lot on the map is tagged, so you can filter for exactly what you want.

Flat

Level building sites. Great for a ranch, a slab, or a big shop.

Garden level

A gentle slope that gives the lower level full-size windows.

Walkout

The big estate lots in the interior, where the basement walks out at ground level.

Cul-de-sac

Quiet lots on Jacks Circle and Walsh Circle with almost no through traffic.

Waterfront

Lots whose back yard runs down to the waterway.

Available lots

Find your spot.

Tap any lot for price, size, grade, and dimensions.

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Lot shapes traced from the Norman Engineering revised lot layout. Frontage and depth are approximate measurements from that layout; see the recorded plat for surveyed boundaries. Pricing and availability subject to change.

Utilities and services

Already in the ditch.

Water, gas, electric, and fiber are run to every lot. The one thing you add is a septic system.

  • WaterLincoln County Rural Water
  • Natural gasNorthWestern Energy
  • ElectricSoutheastern Electric
  • InternetAlliance and Midco fiber
  • SewerPrivate septic per lot
  • RoadsPrivate blacktop
  • SchoolsTea Area School District

HOA

$150 a month

The roads are private, so the HOA takes care of them and a few other things:

  • Road repairs and snow removal
  • Weekly garbage, recycling every other week
  • Park and waterway upkeep
  • Street lights
  • The well that keeps the waterway full

Dues start the first of the month after closing and come out by automatic withdrawal. HOA questions: 605-641-0609.

Building here

Bring any builder. A few simple rules.

The guidelines keep the neighborhood looking good and protect what you're putting into your home. These are the ones that shape a plan.

Home size

At least 1,600 sq ft on the main level (1,200 on "B" lots). Basements, garages, and porches don't count. Two stories max.

Garage

Three stalls or bigger, fully enclosed, built to match the house.

Setbacks

30 ft front, 15 ft each side, 30 ft rear.

Exterior

Cement fiber like Hardie, wood, composite, brick, stucco, or natural stone. Architectural shingles or metal roof at 4/12 or steeper, earth-tone colors.

Detached shops

Allowed with approval. They match the house, with walls up to 12 ft and a peak up to 32 ft.

Timeline

Plans approved before you start. Home finished within 12 months of closing, unless we agree on more time up front.

Thinking shouse or a huge attached garage? We're open to it as long as the outside looks like a home: Hardie siding, stone, and a shingled roof. Talk to Blake early and we'll work with you to make it fit. Plans go to blake@605advantage.com.
Buying a lot

From walking the land to breaking ground.

Walk the lots

Grade, views, and sun look different on the ground than on a map. We'll meet you out there.

Sign and deposit

Sign the purchase agreement with $5,000 earnest money, refundable during your due diligence period.

Test and plan

Get a perc test and septic design, line up your builder, and send plans for approval.

Close and build

Close at Stewart Title in Sioux Falls and break ground.

FAQ

What people ask us.

Pulled from real buyer questions. Don't see yours? Call or text Blake at 605-251-7944.

Designing your home
Can I build a steel-sided shouse or barndominium?

Usually with a few changes. Steel siding and steel roofs don't meet the guidelines as-is, but several buyers have brought us shouse and barndo plans and we've worked with them to make the outside fit.

Can I build the shop first and the house later?

Not under Lincoln County zoning. A detached shop can't go up until construction on the house has started. You can build both at the same time.

Can I add a guest house or in-law suite?

It can work. Send us the plan and we'll review it.

Which lots are "B" lots?

Lots 1 through 4 of Block 1, along the highway. Everything else is an "A" lot.

What do I send for plan approval?

Email blake@605advantage.com at least 30 days before you want to start. Include the floor plan with dimensions, elevations, exterior selections (siding, roof, stone, colors), mechanical locations, a site plan, and a survey. You'll hear back within 30 days.

Give your builder or drafter the architectural guidelines before they start drawing. It saves a round of revisions.

Which builders have built out here?

North Star Homes, Hahn Custom Homes, Platinum Construction, McCoy Construction, Husby Homes, and BH Construction & Homes, among others. Blake is happy to make introductions.

Can I put up a fence?

Yes. Up to 6 ft tall outside the front yard and up to 4 ft anywhere on the lot. Wood, vinyl, metal, and coated chain link all work with approval. No barbed wire or bare chain link. Show the fence on your plans.

What are the driveway rules?

Concrete or asphalt. Each lot puts in its own driveway culvert, at least 18 in. reinforced concrete pipe with flared ends. The county may require a bigger one depending on the lot.

What about trees and landscaping?

There aren't mature trees yet, so this is your chance to plant what you want. Lots need to be seeded or sodded within the first year, with street trees out front and at least one tree in the front and back yard. Box elder, poplar, cottonwood, and Chinese elm aren't allowed.

Septic, grading, and the water
How does the septic work?

Every lot has its own system that the buyer puts in. Get a perc test early, ideally before closing. Then a septic designer or installer picks the system type and drain field size, and it's permitted through Lincoln County along with your house plans.

Plan the house, any future shop or pool, and the drain field together. Drain fields have to stay 100 ft from the water, which matters most on waterfront lots. Blake can refer installers who have worked out here.

Will my foundation height be set for me?

Each lot has a minimum ground elevation from the recorded drainage plan. Before you build, we review it with you so the foundation and grading line up. Both maps are in the documents below.

Does a waterfront lot's acreage include the water?

Yes. The lot line runs into the waterway, so the listed acreage includes that area.

Can I use the water?

If your lot backs up to it, you can water your lawn from it. Kayaks, paddleboards, and other non-motorized boats are welcome, and docks and shoreline features are allowed. Show them on your plans.

Is there black dirt on the lots?

Yes. Extra may be limited, and dirt from your excavation can't be hauled out without permission.

Costs and buying
Can I buy now and build later?

Yes. Tell us your timeline and we'll write the later start date into the purchase agreement.

What are property taxes like?

A rough estimate is 1.3% to 1.4% of value a year. That's a little lower than inside Tea city limits, since you're not paying for city services. Lincoln County sets the actual number.

Who pays utility hookup fees?

The buyer pays the rural water tap fee and any other utility connection fees.

How can I pay for the lot?

Cash, a land loan, or a construction loan all work. If you're financing, your lender coordinates the closing.

What if my excavation runs over?

Our standard purchase agreement includes up to a $5,000 credit toward extra digging caused by soil, rock, or water conditions, with documentation.

Are the lots platted? What's the address?

Lots are platted as they go under contract, and closing timing can depend on final plat approval. Official addresses come with the plat, so map apps won't always find a lot by its listing address. Use the directions below.

Can I use my own agent?

Yes, your agent is welcome.

I'm a builder. Do you work with spec homes?

Yes. We offer lot subordination on a limited number of spec lots, so you can close on the lot without paying for it until the home sells. Call Blake for details.

Living here
Can I have animals?

Household pets, yes. Livestock and poultry, no. Dog kennels need approval and have to be screened from the front of the house.

Where can I keep a camper or boat?

In a garage. Guests can park an RV for up to two days.

Can I run a business from home?

Not one that brings customers or the public to your house.

Can I change my exterior colors later?

With written approval from the developer and your immediate neighbors.

Documents

Everything in one place.

The full buyer package. Share it with your builder, your lender, and your septic designer.

Location

Southwest edge of Tea.

About two miles west of Tea at 272nd St and 466th Ave. Head west out of town on 272nd St and turn south on Prairie Dr. It's blacktop the whole way.

  • TownTea, SD 57064
  • CountyLincoln
  • SubdivisionPrairie Acres Addition
Let's talk

Come walk the lots.

Call or text to set up a time, get current pricing, or ask anything about building out here.

Blake Bohner
Dakota Realty Partners · 605 Real Estate
Blake is a licensed South Dakota real estate broker with an ownership interest in 272nd St, LLC, the developer.
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