St. Peter's Catholic Church · Photo: Ammodramus · CC06 homes sold in Jefferson in the last year, at a typical $197K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Jefferson homes are listed.
Every place Jefferson homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Jefferson.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Jefferson home costs about $1,237 a month
Price: Jefferson’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Jefferson’s 1.3% (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 is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Four things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $197K home, about $2,510 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Jefferson.
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.
Post your home to Jefferson, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Jefferson. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Jefferson with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Jefferson
What do homes sell for in Jefferson, SD?
6 homes sold in the year to February 2026 at a typical $197K, $137 a square foot.
Is Jefferson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in February 2026 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.4% of asking on average, and 40% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Jefferson?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $197K home that’s near $2,510.
Where can I see homes for sale in Jefferson?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Jefferson’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Jefferson.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). 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).