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Alcester, SD
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Alcester, SD Housing Market
Balanced market+3.2% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Alcester, SD is worth $302,363, rose 3.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $95,000 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 30 days, Alcester is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $302,363 home is about $1,614/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Alcester, SD
Typical home value
$302,363
+3.2% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$95,000
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
30
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
2
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$58,661
Home costs 5.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
79.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Alcester a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market2.0 months of supply30 days on market79.2% of asking
Alcester, SD is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 30 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Alcester housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Alcester, SD. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $95,000 |
| Median list price | $203,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $105/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 30 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 79.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 50.0% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Alcester is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Alcester is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Alcester home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Alcester, SD fell 28.3%, from $132,450 to $95,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 3.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 50.0% of Alcester listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 79.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Alcester?
Priced off the typical home value of $302,363 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $60,473 | $241,890 | $1,614/mo |
| 5% | $15,118 | $287,245 | $1,917/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,614, that implies roughly $69,179 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Alcester earns $58,661, about $10,518 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.2x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alcester?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Alcester, SD, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Alcester?
Active listings in Alcester, SD went from 6 in October 2024 to 2 in May 2026, a -66.7% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 | not published |
| April 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 5 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 3 | not published |
| October 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Alcester compare to South Dakota and the U.S.?
Alcester homes sell for $95,000 — 73% below the South Dakota median of $346,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Alcester runs 77% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester, SD | $95,000 | not published | 30 days |
| South Dakota statewide | $346,600 | +4.3% | 49 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Alcester
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 50.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $303 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $302,363 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Alcester listing goes under contract in 30 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 79.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Alcester added 1 new listings against 1 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved +3.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Alcester varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Alcester
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in Alcester, South Dakota. The median listing price is $203K. Featured listings range from $179,900 to $659,900.
$339,000
514 Anderson St
Alcester, SD
3 bd3 ba2,636 sqft$129/ft²
House13,068 sqft lot
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$489,900
47608 300th St
Alcester, SD
4 bd2 ba1,912 sqft$256/ft²
House6.41 acres
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$495,000
513 Beck Dr
Alcester, SD
3 bd3 ba1,664 sqft$297/ft²
House26,180 sqft lot
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$659,900
30175 477th Ave
Alcester, SD
4 bd2 ba2,976 sqft$222/ft²
House3.30 acres
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Active listings
2
Homes on market
Median list price
$203K
Avg. days on market
30
Days until sale
New this week
1
Newly listed
Price drops:50.0%of listings
Sale-to-list:79.2%
How much do homes cost in Alcester by property type?
How the Alcester, SD market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $95,000 | $105/sq ft | 1 | 30 days |
Who lives in Alcester?
American Community Survey estimates for Alcester. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
987
Households
371
Median income
$58,661/yr
Median age
42.9 years
Owner-occupied
72.2%
Median home value
$114,400
Median gross rent
$690/mo
Mean commute
15 min
72.2% of occupied homes in Alcester are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $114,400 against Zillow's $302,363 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Alcester?
3 schools tracked · 330 students
The largest public schools serving Alcester, SD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Grades K-6 · 170 students
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01
Grades 9-12 · 111 students
Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03
Grades 7-8 · 49 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Alcester, SD?
Ordered by distance from Alcester, not by size. Compare Alcester side by side with any of them.
Alcester housing market FAQ
Is Alcester a buyer's or seller's market?
Alcester, SD is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 30 days, and sellers getting 79.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Alcester?
The typical home in Alcester, SD is worth $302,363 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $95,000, about $105 per square foot.
Is Alcester cheaper than the rest of South Dakota?
Alcester's median sale price of $95,000 is 73% lower than the South Dakota statewide median of $346,600, and 77% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Alcester?
Homes in Alcester, SD spent a median of 30 days on market before going under contract, versus 49 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Alcester?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $302,363 home is about $1,614 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $69,179 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $58,661.
Are home prices rising in Alcester?
The typical home value in Alcester, SD rose 3.2% over the last 12 months, from $292,986 to $302,363 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Alcester?
Alcester ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Alcester?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Alcester, SD is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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