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$288,931$248 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $185,000 on Sep 25, 2020

2521 ELM AVE

RAPID CITY, SD 57701
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,164 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$289K
$272K low$305K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Sep 25, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,122 (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.$283,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$228,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$283,900

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.0.21
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 248 ft²

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

E
Robbinsdale Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
South Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Rapid City Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 57701These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.45,780
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.728 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,251
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,885
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

2521 Elm Ave 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 less than 79% of homes in Pennington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Pennington County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Pennington County

What homes are worth in Rapid City 57701

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

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$169K$896K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Rapid City 57701.

How it measures up in Rapid City 57701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rapid City 57701.

Estimated value$288,931
CheaperTypical $308,397Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,164 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 2521 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57701Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,93141% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24825% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,164 ft²51% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac60% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195529% of homes18% of homes

About 2521 Elm Ave

How much is 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD is $288,931 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $272,457 to $305,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD last sell?

2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD last sold on Sep 25, 2020 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD?

2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,164 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD built?

2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD?

2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Robbinsdale Elementary School (elementary), rated F; South Middle School (middle), rated D; Central High School (high), rated D. All sit in Rapid City Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57701?

Among the 14,096 homes in Rapid City 57701, it is worth more than 41% of them ($288,931 against a typical $308,397), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($248 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,164 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1955 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 21% 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 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2521 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD was $3,122. The county assessed it at $283,900.

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