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$253,748$181 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

609 JAMES PL

YANKTON, SD 57078
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,400 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.
0.17 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$254K
$198K low$310K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,158 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$260,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$236,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$260,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyYANKTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Shed · 1,400 ft²

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

M
Yankton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Stewart Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Yankton High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Yankton School District 63-3

Neighborhood · ZIP 57078These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,322
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.161 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,105
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,447
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 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

609 James Pl 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Yankton County

What homes are worth in Yankton 57078

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

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$67K$764K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Yankton 57078.

How it measures up in Yankton 57078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Yankton 57078.

Estimated value$253,748
CheaperTypical $261,063Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 609 James Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeYankton 57078Yankton County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,74848% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18136% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²61% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac28% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than197242% of homes45% of homes

About 609 James Pl

How much is 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD is $253,748 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $197,873 to $309,623. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD last sell?

609 James Pl, Yankton, SD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD?

609 James Pl, Yankton, SD has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD built?

609 James Pl, Yankton, SD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD?

609 James Pl, Yankton, SD is assigned to Yankton Middle School (middle), rated A-; Stewart Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Yankton High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Yankton School District 63-3. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD compare to other homes in Yankton 57078?

Among the 7,338 homes in Yankton 57078, it is worth more than 48% of them ($253,748 against a typical $261,063), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($181 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1972 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Yankton County, it is worth more than 47% 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 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 James Pl, Yankton, SD was $3,158. The county assessed it at $260,800.

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