Beresford Real Estate with Michelle Maloney

Beresford is in Union County, with a small overlap into nearby county lines in the broader southeast corner of the state. Census Reporter lists a population of 2,360 in its ACS 2024 5-year profile, which keeps Beresford in the small-town category. The city sits just off I-29 - one of its biggest selling points for commuters, service workers, and move-up buyers who want a quieter place to live.

Locally, Beresford is known for being a school-centered community with a straightforward commute north to Sioux Falls and south to Sioux City. Useful for buyers who work in either metro but don't want metro housing prices or traffic. Also strong for buyers who want a smaller footprint, a tighter community feel, and highway access without being in a larger city.

Beresford's market has been active but still small enough that a handful of listings can shape the whole snapshot. Realtor.com shows 26 homes for sale with a $299,900 median listing price. Zillow showed 20 homes for sale; Trulia showed 98 across Beresford and nearby areas (the broader search radius inflates the count).

Redfin's market page shows a recent median sale price of $385,000 - up 13.2% year over year - at $157/sqft with a 'somewhat competitive' score of 45/100. Niche lists a median home value of $234,400 (different methodology and time frame). Cleanest read: Beresford's 2025 market sat in a wide band, with listing data around $300,000 and recent sale data ranging from the mid-$200,000s to high-$300,000s depending on property type and month.

Beresford doesn't have a long list of named submarkets like Sioux Falls. The real split is between in-town homes, newer edge homes, and rural properties outside city limits. Buyers look for traditional single-family homes close to schools, newer construction on the edges, or small-acreage and rural options tied to the highway corridor. Beresford is small enough that location relative to the school, downtown core, and I-29 can shape value as much as square footage.

Beresford works for buyers who want a simpler housing stock and fewer submarket complications. Also for sellers - a clean, updated home in a small town can stand out quickly when inventory is limited. Usable yard, garage space, or commuter-friendly access deserves to be front and center in the listing story.

Beresford is served by Beresford School District 61-2. The SD Department of Education directory lists the district and confirms the official district site and office information. In a small town like Beresford, the school district isn't just a background fact - it's a major part of local identity and housing demand.

Families often care about school convenience because the city is compact and school access is part of everyday life. For rankings or enrollment counts, the district site and state education data are the right sources at publish time.

Beresford's biggest advantage is its commute position on I-29 between Sioux Falls and Sioux City. Practical spot for people who work in either metro but want to live in a smaller community. The highway also gives local employers and small businesses a broader hiring pool.

The I-29 corridor through southeast SD is a real housing driver, not just a transportation note. Beresford offers a compromise: less congestion than Sioux Falls, more convenience than a deep rural acreage, and a drive that still makes metro work realistic. Good fit for commuters, school staff, tradespeople, and families with one or two regional job sites.

South Dakota's state sales tax is 4.2%. The Department of Revenue's municipal tax page is the right source for any city add-on - verify directly before publication because local rates can change.

For property taxes, Union County's Assessor/Tax Collector office is the proper source. The county's equalization office handles assessment duties. The safest language is that property tax varies by assessed value and taxing district - county mill-levy averages don't tell the whole story.

Beresford fits buyers who want small-town living with a real commuter advantage. Especially suits families who care about the school district, commuters who split time between Sioux Falls and Sioux City, and buyers who want more house or land than a metro market gives. Also fits people who want a simpler market with fewer layers than a large city.

For sellers, Beresford works when the home is clean, move-in ready, and priced against nearby small-town alternatives rather than metro comps. A strong garage, good yard, updated kitchen, or newer build can matter a lot in a market this size.