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$421,170$340 / 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 96How 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 $235,000 on Oct 11, 2018

5280 MERCURY DR

RAPID CITY, SD 57703
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,240 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.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$421K
$405K low$437K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Oct 11, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,777 (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.$382,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$325,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$382,900

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.Bi-Level
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.Deck · 50 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 · 0.6 mi
M
East Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 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

5280 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.

  • Worth more than 67% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Pennington County

What homes are worth in Rapid City 57703

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

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$266K$742K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$421,170
CheaperTypical $374,632Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$340
CheaperTypical $345Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,283 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 5280 Mercury Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57703Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$421,17067% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34045% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²47% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac39% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than200258% of homes74% of homes

About 5280 Mercury Dr

How much is 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD is $421,170 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $405,376 to $436,964. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD last sell?

5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD last sold on Oct 11, 2018 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD built?

5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a bi-level home.

What schools serve 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

5280 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 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57703?

Among the 7,243 homes in Rapid City 57703, it is worth more than 67% of them ($421,170 against a typical $374,632), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($340 against a typical $345), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,283 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (2002 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 61% 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 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5280 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD was $4,777. The county assessed it at $382,900.

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