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$149,418$154 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

309 W 5TH ST

ALCESTER, SD 57001
3
Beds
3
Baths
972 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$149K
$128K low$171K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,313 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$131,061 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,731
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,061

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parcels with improvements, Use Not Specified
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03D+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04B
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01C
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57001These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,440
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,764
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

309 W 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Alcester 57001
  • Older than 69% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Alcester 57001

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$71K$492K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Alcester 57001.

How it measures up in Alcester 57001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alcester 57001.

Estimated value$149,418
CheaperTypical $219,777Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 309 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlcester 57001Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,41826% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15447% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than972 ft²16% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac32% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than197267% of homes31% of homes

About 309 W 5th St

How much is 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD is $149,418 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $127,577 to $171,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD last sell?

309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD?

309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 972 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD built?

309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD?

309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD is assigned to Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03 (middle), rated D+; Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 (elementary), rated B; Alcester-Hudson High School - 01 (high), rated C. All sit in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD compare to other homes in Alcester 57001?

Among the 452 homes in Alcester 57001, it is worth more than 26% of them ($149,418 against a typical $219,777), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($154 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 16% of them (972 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1972 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 309 W 5th St, Alcester, SD was $2,313. The county assessed it at $131,061.

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