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$656,120$228 / 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 94How 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

22978 CANDLELIGHT DR

RAPID CITY, SD 57703
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,872 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$656K
$615K low$697K 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.$656,120
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$524,896

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,241 (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.$613,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$555,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$613,800

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.Contemporary
CountyPennington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46

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

H
Douglas High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Patriot Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 4.9 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi

District: Douglas School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 57703These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,921
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.140 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,839
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,305
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

22978 Candlelight 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 96% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Pennington County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Rapid City 57703

What homes are worth in Rapid City 57703

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

This home
$247K$745K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Rapid City 57703.

How it measures up in Rapid City 57703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rapid City 57703.

Estimated value$656,120
CheaperTypical $360,178Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $327Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

How 22978 Candlelight Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57703Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$656,12096% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2287% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,872 ft²79% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac74% of homes70% of homes

About 22978 Candlelight Dr

How much is 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD is $656,120 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $614,780 to $697,460. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD?

22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,872 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

What schools serve 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD?

22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Douglas High School (high), rated D-; Patriot Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Douglas Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Douglas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57703?

Among the 7,177 homes in Rapid City 57703, it is worth more than 96% of them ($656,120 against a typical $360,178), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($228 against a typical $327), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,872 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.25 ac). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 88% 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 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 22978 Candlelight Dr, Rapid City, SD was $7,241. The county assessed it at $613,800.

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