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South Dakota Buyer Closing Costs Calculator

Estimate the total cash you need at closing using South Dakota market data. Property tax and insurance are pre-filled with current South Dakota averages.

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Purchase Details

Loan Amount$256,000

Lender Fees

Total Lender Fees$3,185

Title & Escrow

Total Title & Escrow$5,100

Prepaids & Escrow Reserves(South Dakota defaults)

Total Prepaids & Reserves$5,115

Additional Costs & Credits

South Dakota Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

6.5%

Median Price

$320K

Property Tax

1%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Local Factors

  • -No state income tax benefits investor net returns
  • -Sioux Falls is the primary rental market with healthcare and finance employment
  • -Severe weather drives above-average insurance costs

Total Cash to Close

$78,250

Above Average
Down Payment$64,000
Lender Fees$3,185
Title & Escrow$5,100
Prepaids & Reserves$5,115
Other Costs$850
Closing Costs (excl. down payment)$14,250 (4.5%)
CASH TO CLOSE$78,250
Down Payment$64,000
Lender Fees$3,185
Title & Escrow$5,100
Prepaids & Reserves$5,115
Other Costs$850

What does this mean?

Your closing costs are on the higher end. This could be due to high transfer taxes, discount points, or prepaid items. Shop around for title insurance and lender fees to potentially reduce this.

What Are Buyer Closing Costs?

Buyer closing costs are the fees and expenses you pay on top of the purchase price when buying a home. They typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price, though they can vary significantly by location and loan type.

Lender fees include the origination fee (what the lender charges to process your loan), discount points (prepaid interest to buy down your rate), the appraisal, and credit report.

Title & escrow costs cover title insurance, the title search, settlement agent fees, recording the deed with the county, and any transfer taxes. These vary widely by state.

Prepaids & reserves are costs you pay upfront: your first year of homeowner's insurance, per-diem mortgage interest from closing day to month-end, and escrow reserves.

Pro tip: You can often negotiate seller concessions — especially in a buyer's market. FHA allows up to 6% in seller concessions, conventional typically allows 3–6% depending on down payment.