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$325,198$303 / 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

831 EXPLORER ST

RAPID CITY, SD 57701
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,072 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$325K
$304K low$346K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,291 (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.$299,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,100

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.0.24
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 · 240 ft²Patio · 160 ft²Porch · 160 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.

E
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
North Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

831 Explorer St 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 67% of homes in Pennington County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Pennington County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Rapid City 57701
  • Older than 72% 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.

This home
$169K$891K

This home is worth more than 57% 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$325,198
CheaperTypical $308,414Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $295Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 831 Explorer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57701Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$325,19857% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30354% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,072 ft²42% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac68% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than196343% of homes28% of homes

About 831 Explorer St

How much is 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD is $325,198 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $304,397 to $345,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD last sell?

831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD last sold on Mar 24, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD?

831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,072 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD built?

831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD?

831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Central High School (high), rated D; North Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Rapid City Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 831 Explorer St, 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 57% of them ($325,198 against a typical $308,414), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($303 against a typical $295), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,072 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1963 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than 33% 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 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 831 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD was $3,291. The county assessed it at $299,100.

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