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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $323,000 on Apr 5, 2024

5221 MERCURY DR

RAPID CITY, SD 57703
4
Beds
2
Baths
849 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$323,000 · Apr 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$982 (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.$297,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$297,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Deck · 20 ft²

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

E
Rapid Valley Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
East Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Rapid City Area Schools

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%

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How this home compares

5221 Mercury 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Pennington County

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.

Living area849 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,283 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 5221 Mercury Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57703Pennington County
Living areabigger than849 ft²3% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac35% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than200464% of homes78% of homes

About 5221 Mercury Dr

When did 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD last sell?

5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD last sold on Apr 5, 2024 for $323,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 849 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD built?

5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Rapid Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; East 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 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57703?

Among the 7,243 homes in Rapid City 57703, it is bigger than 3% of them (849 ft² against a typical 1,283 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2004 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5221 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD was $982. The county assessed it at $297,400.

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