57251 Property Tax Rate

Marvin, South Dakota · Part of Grant County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.93%

39.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,071

$89/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,071

Monthly

$89

Eff. Rate

0.93%

vs. South Dakota Avg39.2% below
vs. National Avg60.2% below

How ZIP 57251 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 57251$1,071
South Dakota Average$1,761
National Average$2,690

ZIP 57251

0.93%

Effective rate

South Dakota Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in South Dakota

0.28%state avg 1.10%17.12%

Lower than 68% of ZIP codes in South Dakota(32th percentile, 294 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 57251

Property owners in ZIP code 57251 (Marvin, South Dakota) pay a median of $1,071/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.93%, which is 16% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57251 is approximately $89, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Grant County. This is $690 less than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57251 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57783 (0.93%) and 57248 (0.93%).

In Marvin, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $78,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota reassesses all property at market value upon purchase with no statewide caps on future increases. Grant County offers a Homestead Exemption ($30,000 reduction in assessed value for primary residences) — apply with the Grant County Assessor by March 31 to claim it. File your exemption immediately after closing with the Grant County Assessor to ensure it takes effect on your next tax bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 57251?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 57251 (Marvin, SD) is 0.93%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Marvin, SD (57251)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 57251 is $1,071. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 57251 compare to the South Dakota average?
ZIP code 57251's effective tax rate of 0.93% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,071, compared to the state average of $1,761.
What is the median home value in ZIP 57251?
The median home value in ZIP code 57251 (Marvin, SD) is $115,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 57251 in?
ZIP code 57251 is part of Grant County in South Dakota. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in South Dakota, visit the Grant County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$958. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 57251 is part of Grant County, South Dakota. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Grant County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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