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$2,410,474$274 / 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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,500,000 on Jan 18, 2019

8500 W HIGHWAY 44

RAPID CITY, SD 57702
8
Beds
9 / 2
Baths
8,784 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.
11.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2.4M
$1.6M low$3.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500,000 · Jan 18, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,906 (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.$2,533,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$248,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,284,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,533,100

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.Contemporary
CountyPENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.51
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 · 934 ft²Patio · 704 ft²Porch · 309 ft²

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

H
Stevens High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
E
South Canyon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.1 mi

District: Rapid City Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 57702These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.42,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.141 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,353
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,376
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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

8500 W Highway 44 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Rapid City 57702
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Rapid City 57702
  • Among the largest homes in Rapid City 57702
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Rapid City 57702

What homes are worth in Rapid City 57702

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

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$209K$1.5M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Rapid City 57702.

How it measures up in Rapid City 57702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rapid City 57702.

Estimated value$2,410,474
CheaperTypical $470,118Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$274
CheaperTypical $343Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area8,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size11.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 8500 W Highway 44 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57702Pennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,410,474almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27417% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than8,784 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than11.51 ac97% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199064% of homes59% of homes

About 8500 W Highway 44

How much is 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD is $2,410,474 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,585,507 to $3,235,441. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD last sell?

8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD last sold on Jan 18, 2019 for $1,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD?

8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD has 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 8,784 square feet of living space and a 11.51-acre lot.

When was 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD built?

8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a contemporary home.

What schools serve 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD?

8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Stevens High School (high), rated C+; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated A; South Canyon Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Rapid City Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57702?

Among the 12,954 homes in Rapid City 57702, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,410,474 against a typical $470,118), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($274 against a typical $343), it is bigger than almost all of them (8,784 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (11.51 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1990 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Pennington County, it is worth more than almost all 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 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8500 W Highway 44, Rapid City, SD was $24,906. The county assessed it at $2,533,100.

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