Is Milbank, SD 57252 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Milbank is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 17% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 37% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #20 of 33 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Milbank housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Milbank, SD 57252 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $154,433. Overall, Milbank is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Grant County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Milbank ranks #20 of 33 SD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Strandburg 57265 (0% sold over asking) or Stockholm 57264 (0% sold over asking), while Big Stone City 57216 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Milbank real estate
Is Milbank a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Milbank, SD 57252 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Milbank?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Milbank sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Milbank?
About 0.91% of a home’s value a year in Grant County, or roughly $3,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Milbank?
The median sale price was $154,433 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $92 per square foot.
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