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$333,582$347 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

5870 MERCURY DR

RAPID CITY, SD 57703
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$334K
$309K low$358K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,170 (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.$295,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$295,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.98
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 · 36 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Douglas High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi
E
Patriot Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 6.3 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.5 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%

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How this home compares

5870 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 less than 75% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Rapid City 57703
  • Newer than 72% 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.

This home
$266K$742K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$333,582
CheaperTypical $374,632Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $345Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,283 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 5870 Mercury Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57703Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$333,58225% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34752% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²18% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac86% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than200155% of homes72% of homes

About 5870 Mercury Dr

How much is 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD is $333,582 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $309,371 to $357,793. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD last sell?

5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD last sold on Sep 17, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD built?

5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Douglas High School (high), rated C; Patriot Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Douglas Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Douglas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5870 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 25% of them ($333,582 against a typical $374,632), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($347 against a typical $345), it is bigger than 18% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,283 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (2001 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 36% 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 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5870 Mercury Dr, Rapid City, SD was $3,170. The county assessed it at $295,200.

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