15 homes sold in Jefferson Township in the last year, at a typical $438K
Redfin reports Jefferson Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 57038, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, and a shortcut to every site where Jefferson Township homes are listed.
Every place Jefferson Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 94% of Jefferson Township’s sales, at a typical $452K
15 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 14 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $160SD $182
- Days to sell
- 40
- Sold over asking
- 10%
Fewer homes sell than before 2024, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
15 sales in the last year, against 26 in 2023 and a low of 11 in 2022. The typical sale went from $244K in 2016 to $438K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 57038, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
What $450K buys in Jefferson Township
Check a listing against what Jefferson Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Owning the typical Jefferson Township home costs about $2,607 a month
Price: Jefferson Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Jefferson Township’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Jefferson Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $438K home, about $3,860 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Jefferson Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Jefferson TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Jefferson Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
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Questions about buying a home in Jefferson Township
What do homes sell for in Jefferson Township, SD?
15 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $438K, $158 a square foot.
Is Jefferson Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 5 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 2.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 98% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Jefferson Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $438K home that’s near $3,860.
Where can I see homes for sale in Jefferson Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Jefferson Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Jefferson Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 57038, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).