Hidden Gem, Garage, Character Home
1,827 Square Feet, Two Garages, One Owner — $140,500
6
out of 10
HousesUnder150K Score
Property Merit 50% · Condition 25% · Price/Sq Ft 15% · Market 10%
| Category | Wt. | Score | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Merit | 50% | 7 | 1827 sqft, 2 beds/2 baths, dual garage setup, maintenance-free siding, 0.32 acres |
| Condition | 25% | 7 | Single-owner, lovingly maintained; no system dates named; no major red flags described |
| Price / Sq Ft | 15% | 6 | Listing $77/sqft vs zip median $71/sqft — slightly above median; thin 3-comp data |
| Price vs. Market | 5% | 4 | Listing $140,500 vs zip median $139,939 — essentially at median, no discount |
| Market Conditions | 5% | 8 | DOM 111 days, sale-to-list 93.1%, 16.5% price drops — clear buyer's market |
The size is the first thing worth sitting with. 1,827 square feet for two people, or a couple who wants room to spread out, or someone who works from home and needs a dedicated space. In a market where that kind of square footage typically costs more per foot, you're looking at $77 a square foot, which in a small South Dakota town is right at the median, not a steal on paper, but the market here tells a different story.
Corsica has been sitting in buyer's market conditions. Homes are averaging 111 days before they sell, and sale prices are coming in around 93% of list. That means the $140,500 asking price is a starting point, not a ceiling. There's room to negotiate, and the data says sellers here know it.
The house itself has had one owner, and by the look of it, that person cared about it. The siding is maintenance-free, the backyard is described as peaceful, and there are no obvious deferred repairs flagged anywhere in the listing. No system dates are named, which means you'll want to ask directly about the age of the roof, HVAC, and water heater before you make any commitments. A well-maintained home from a single owner is a good sign, but "well-maintained" still needs documentation.
What stands out beyond the square footage is the garage situation. There's an attached two-car garage that's described as deep, which matters if you have a truck or need actual storage and not just a place to park. On top of that, there's a detached garage. Two separate garage structures on 0.32 acres gives you real flexibility, whether that's a workshop, storage for equipment, or space for a project you've been putting off.
Two bedrooms and two baths keeps this from being a family home in the traditional sense, but for the right buyer, this layout is plenty. The square footage means the rooms have room to breathe. This is a house someone could move into and not feel cramped, and the market conditions mean you have leverage going in.
