Watertown anchors northeastern South Dakota's lake region with an agricultural-processing and healthcare economy. Codington County's property tax rate is close to Aberdeen's.
Recommended for incomes above $70k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Watertown housing market
The 1.3% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Watertown and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide South Dakota average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Watertown buyers. Many Watertown properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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