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$379,159$242 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

42288 256TH ST

ALEXANDRIA, SD 57311
0
Baths
1,568 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.
80 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$379K
$310K low$448K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,578 (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.$412,382 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,189
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,193
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$407,426
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,631

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.159 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHANSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.80.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Hanson Middle School - 02A+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Hanson High School - 01B
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Hanson Elementary - 06B
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi

District: Hanson School District 30-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 57311These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,640
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,653
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,551
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

42288 256th 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 more than 75% of homes in Alexandria 57311
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Alexandria 57311
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Alexandria 57311

What homes are worth in Alexandria 57311

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

This home
$141K$599K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Alexandria 57311.

How it measures up in Alexandria 57311

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 57311.

Estimated value$379,159
CheaperTypical $278,415Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size80 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 42288 256th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 57311Hanson County
Estimated valuepricier than$379,15975% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24293% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²48% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than80 ac91% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197658% of homes59% of homes

About 42288 256th St

How much is 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD is $379,159 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $310,084 to $448,234. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD last sell?

42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD?

42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD has 1,568 square feet of living space and a 80.00-acre lot.

When was 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD built?

42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD?

42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD is assigned to Hanson Middle School - 02 (middle), rated A+; Hanson High School - 01 (high), rated B; Hanson Elementary - 06 (elementary), rated B. All sit in Hanson School District 30-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD compare to other homes in Alexandria 57311?

Among the 446 homes in Alexandria 57311, it is worth more than 75% of them ($379,159 against a typical $278,415), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($242 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (80 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1976 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Hanson County, it is worth more than 75% 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 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42288 256th St, Alexandria, SD was $3,578. The county assessed it at $412,382.

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