Is Lead, SD 57754 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lead is a buyer’s market. With about 7.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 2% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #33 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 Lead housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Lead, SD 57754 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 84 days and there were 7.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 29 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold more slowly (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 55% to $448,806. Overall, Lead is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Lead ranks #33 of 33 SD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 7 out of 100).
Nearby, Spearfish 57783 (13% sold over asking) and Deadwood 57732 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Deadwood 57732Balanced $241 /sq ftNemo 57759 — /sq ftSpearfish 57783Balanced $233 /sq ftWhitewood 57793Seller’s market $219 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Lead nearby
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Questions about Lead real estate
Is Lead a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.1 months of supply in Lead, SD 57754 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 Lead?
The typical home went under contract in 84 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lead sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lead?
About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Lawrence County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lead?
The median sale price was $448,806 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $288 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology