South Dakota · Buyer's closing costs

Closing costs in South Dakota.

Every itemized fee a buyer faces in South Dakota, including our state-specific transfer-tax lookup ($0.50 per $500). Low and high estimate, updated live as you type.

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Estimated closing costs · South Dakota
$7,200 – $12,000
Roughly 1.8% – 3.0% of purchase price
Low estimate
$7,200
High estimate
$12,000
Cash to close (est.)
$87,200 – $92,000
= $80,000 down + closing
Every line item
All fees are editable in the input panel where marked.
  • Loan origination
    0.5% – 1% of loan
    $1,600 – $3,200
  • Appraisal fee
    Fixed
    $500 – $800
  • Title insurance (owner + lender)
    0.3% – 0.5% of price
    $1,200 – $2,000
  • Recording fees
    State/county filing
    $50 – $250
  • Settlement / escrow
    Fixed
    $400 – $900
  • Credit report / underwriting
    Fixed
    $50 – $350
  • State & county transfer tax
    $0.50 per $500
    $400
  • Prepaid property tax (3–6 mo)
    1.1%/yr assumed
    $1,100 – $2,200
  • Prepaid insurance (12 mo)
    First year premium
    $1,900
Total closing costs$7,200 – $12,000
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Buying in South Dakota

What's different about closing in South Dakota.

South Dakota applies a transfer tax of 0.100% on the purchase price ($0.50 per $500). On a $400,000 home that's roughly $400 — often the biggest state-specific line item at closing.

Otherwise, South Dakota buyers face the same national basics: lender origination (0.5%-1% of the loan), title insurance (0.3%-0.5% of the price), appraisal ($500-$800), settlement / escrow ($400-$900), plus prepaids for property tax and homeowners insurance held in your first escrow.

Some counties in South Dakota add local surtaxes or recording fees beyond the state figure. The rate above is editable — set it to your county's exact number to tighten the estimate.

How this works

Every fee, itemized — nothing hidden.

2%-5% of the purchase price

That's the national typical range for buyer-side closing costs. We break it into every line item — origination, title insurance, transfer taxes, escrow prepaids and more — with a low and high estimate for each.

State transfer taxes vary a LOT

Delaware runs about 4% combined. Texas, Idaho, and Alaska charge zero. This calculator uses a state-by-state lookup and lets you override if your county has an unusual local add-on.

Cash to close = down payment + closing

Don't forget you need both. The 'cash to close' figure is what you actually wire on closing day — down payment plus every closing cost item combined.

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Disclaimer: The results here are estimates for educational purposes only and are not financial advice. Actual loan approval, rates and payments depend on many factors and vary by lender. Please consult a licensed professional before making a home purchase decision.

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