Transfer Tax on a $200,000 Home in South Dakota
The South Dakota transfer tax on a $200,000 purchase is $200 ($0.50 per $500 of price or fraction (0.1%)).
Nearby prices
| Purchase price | State tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $150 | $150 |
| $200,000 | $200 | $200 |
| $250,000 | $250 | $250 |
| $300,000 | $300 | $300 |
| $350,000 | $350 | $350 |
| $400,000 | $400 | $400 |
| $450,000 | $450 | $450 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $500 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $600 |
| $700,000 | $700 | $700 |
| $800,000 | $800 | $800 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Who pays
In South Dakota the seller pays the transfer tax by statute or custom, so it usually reduces the seller's proceeds rather than adding to the buyer's closing costs. The fee 'shall be paid by the grantor' (seller) under S.D. Codified Laws Section 43-4-21. Source
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax on a $200,000 house in South Dakota?
$200: the state rate is $0.50 per $500 of price or fraction (0.1%).
Who pays it?
In South Dakota the seller pays the transfer tax by statute or custom, so it usually reduces the seller's proceeds rather than adding to the buyer's closing costs. The fee 'shall be paid by the grantor' (seller) under S.D. Codified Laws Section 43-4-21. Source
Sources
Rates as the statute or revenue department publishes them, checked 2026-09-22. Figures are computed from those rates and rounded to the dollar; exemptions for first-time buyers or principal residences are noted where they exist and are not applied. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the statute cited above and rounded to the dollar. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
South Dakota transfer tax