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$440,648$331 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1738 MESA DR

RAPID CITY, SD 57702
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,333 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$441K
$409K low$472K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$201,096
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$160,877
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.55%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$239,552
NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC · recorded Dec 22, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,685 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$426,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$426,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPennington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 81 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Stevens High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Rapid City Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 57702These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.141 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,353
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,376
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1738 Mesa Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Pennington County

What homes are worth in Rapid City 57702

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$231K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Rapid City 57702.

How it measures up in Rapid City 57702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rapid City 57702.

Estimated value$440,648
CheaperTypical $459,731Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,333 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 1738 Mesa Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57702Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$440,64846% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33147% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,333 ft²44% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac41% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than197236% of homes36% of homes

About 1738 Mesa Dr

How much is 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD is $440,648 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $409,387 to $471,909. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD last sell?

1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD last sold on Feb 22, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD?

1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,333 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD built?

1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD?

1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Meadowbrook Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Stevens High School (high), rated C+; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Rapid City Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57702?

Among the 12,949 homes in Rapid City 57702, it is worth more than 46% of them ($440,648 against a typical $459,731), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($331 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,333 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1972 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1738 Mesa Dr, Rapid City, SD was $4,685. The county assessed it at $426,900.

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