Is parking easy in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say car is needed

Is Custer, SD dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's dog friendly

As of early 2026, 79% of users say it's quiet

Does Custer, SD show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Custer, SD plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Custer, SD walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Custer, SD walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Custer, SD?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Does Custer, SD have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are sidewalks

What is 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD is $557,800 .

What is the price history for 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd?

12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD last sold for $588,000 in June 2024.

Is Custer a buyer's or seller's market?

Custer is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Custer?

Residents describe Custer, SD as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Custer, SD .

Does 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD has air conditioning.

Does 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$557,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft (on 2.57 acres)

12138 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 7, 2024 for $588,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$558K

Since last month

$7K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$40K (-6.7%)

Since last sale

$30K (-5.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +294% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$558K
August 2026	$557K
July 2026	$565K
June 2026	$563K
May 2026	$567K
April 2026	$564K
March 2026	$558K
February 2026	$561K
January 2026	$571K
2025
December 2025	$592K
November 2025	$601K
October 2025	$598K
September 2025	$604K
August 2025	$598K
July 2025	$609K
June 2025	$603K
May 2025	$600K
April 2025	$602K
March 2025	$605K
February 2025	$604K
January 2025	$591K
2024
December 2024	$600K
November 2024	$594K
October 2024	$591K
September 2024	$599K
August 2024	$594K
July 2024	$592K
June 2024	$589K
May 2024	$584K
April 2024	$598K
March 2024	$551K
February 2024	$552K
January 2024	$554K
2023
December 2023	$556K
November 2023	$564K
October 2023	$563K
September 2023	$568K
August 2023	$588K
July 2023	$590K
June 2023	$595K
May 2023	$593K
April 2023	$582K
March 2023	$326K
February 2023	$314K
January 2023	$313K
2022
December 2022	$311K
November 2022	$319K
October 2022	$327K
September 2022	$330K
August 2022	$335K
July 2022	$338K
June 2022	$340K
May 2022	$336K
April 2022	$326K
March 2022	$311K
February 2022	$297K
January 2022	$301K
2021
December 2021	$303K
November 2021	$304K
October 2021	$307K
September 2021	$303K
August 2021	$304K
July 2021	$302K
June 2021	$274K
May 2021	$252K
April 2021	$250K
March 2021	$235K
February 2021	$235K
January 2021	$234K
2020
December 2020	$236K
November 2020	$231K
October 2020	$224K
September 2020	$223K
August 2020	$229K
July 2020	$228K
June 2020	$227K
May 2020	$230K
April 2020	$232K
March 2020	$229K
February 2020	$228K
January 2020	$226K
2019
December 2019	$222K
November 2019	$232K
October 2019	$229K
September 2019	$228K
August 2019	$235K
July 2019	$230K
June 2019	$236K
May 2019	$231K
April 2019	$220K
March 2019	$219K
February 2019	$219K
January 2019	$220K
2018
December 2018	$217K
November 2018	$215K
October 2018	$209K
September 2018	$196K
August 2018	$189K
July 2018	$189K
June 2018	$187K
May 2018	$185K
April 2018	$185K
March 2018	$187K
February 2018	$189K
January 2018	$191K
2017
December 2017	$186K
November 2017	$186K
October 2017	$184K
September 2017	$143K
August 2017	$144K
July 2017	$150K
June 2017	$145K
May 2017	$143K
April 2017	$142K
March 2017	$146K
February 2017	$142K
January 2017	$144K
2016
December 2016	$137K
November 2016	$137K
October 2016	$139K
September 2016	$141K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
12302 Reno Gulch Rd, Custer, SD	4.33	Single-Family Home	$250,000	12/15/25	2	1	1,384
24892 & 24894 Big Valley Trl, Custer, SD	5.61	Single-Family Home	$550,000	03/16/26	2	1	960
312 Pond Pl, Hill City, SD	5.70	Single-Family Home	$540,000	06/05/26	1	1	988
24842 Wild Turkey Dr, Custer, SD	5.31	Single-Family Home	$650,000	08/31/26	4	3	3,136
1101 Homestead Dr, Custer, SD	5.63	Single-Family Home	$432,500	04/15/26	2	2	1,747
24988 Delicate Dr, Custer, SD	5.54	Single-Family Home	$705,000	04/24/26	5	2	2,816
12384 Stannum Pl, Hill City, SD	5.52	Single-Family Home	$500,000	12/15/25	3	3	2,930
617 Lechner Ln, Custer, SD	5.69	Single-Family Home	$369,000	02/09/26	3	2	2,016
435 Main St, Hill City, SD	5.87	Single-Family Home	$387,000	05/04/26	3	2	1,174
347 N 5th St, Custer, SD	5.95	Single-Family Home	$238,500	07/17/26	2	1	2,148

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
24699 Saginaw Rd, Custer, SD 57730	4.30	$675,800	2	1	368	Off Market
11705 Black Granite Rd, Custer, SD 57730	4.39	$296,600	Studio	1	470	Off Market
11582 Black Granite Rd, Custer, SD 57730	5.40	$379,900	Studio	-	640	Off Market
11712 Black Granite Rd, Custer, SD 57730	4.13	$687,600	Studio	1	1,204	Off Market
12139 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.07	$223,800	Studio	1	676	Off Market
12139 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
12145 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.11	$311,900	3	2	1,512	Off Market
12155 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.15	$470,000	3	2	1,880	Off Market
12153 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.21	$545,100	2	2	1,200	Off Market
12140 Lower Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.26	-	-	1	1,024	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2003

2.57 acre lot

960 sqft

$581/sqft

Garage

About this House

Do Not Miss this opportunity to own a piece of the Black Hills! Tenderfoot Creek Cabin is nestled in the heart of the Black Hills and bordered by USFS lands and the Mickelson Trail. Conveniently located between Custer and Hill City. This cozy log cabin with new laminate flooring floors, 1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, and a full bath with a tub/shower. Relax on the covered porch & listen to the sound of Tenderfoot Creek. The land is perfectly situated with 2.57 Acres. The 36x28 detached garage has a 576 SF apartment above it and just needs water and septic hooked up. The perfect package allows you the opportunity to have rental income or a place for the company to stay. The Mickelson Trail is a 109-mile-long trail that contains more than 100 converted railroad bridges & 4 rock tunnels and runs on the edge of the property. The Tenderfoot Creek Cabin is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, art galleries, unique shops and museums. Call to view today!

12138 Upper Elk Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home built in 2003. It last sold for $588,000 on Jun 7, 2024 (2% below the $599,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $557,800, with a rent estimate of $1,130/month.

Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago

Listed by TJ Wojtanowicz

Black Hills SD Realty

Bought with: NON MEMBER, NON-MEMBER OFFICE

Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR, MLS#79828

Home Details for 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 960 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range OvenLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Propane,Forced Air,CoveHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Refrig. C/AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Tile, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Laminate
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Porch CoveredOther Structures: Outbuilding
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Three Car,Detached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Farm & Range Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2003
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Site BuiltArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: Log

Price & Status
Price List Price: $599,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status
MLS Status: SOLD-NON-BOR MEMBER

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: CusterCommunity: Elk Park Subdivision

Building
Building Area Building Area: 960 Square Feet

HOA
HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.57 Acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, New Loan

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Furnished

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 79828

Additional Information
HOA Amenities: None

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 7, 2024 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #79828	Sold	$588,000
May 5, 2024 Source: Black Hills AOR #168186	Contingent	$599,000
Apr 18, 2024 Source: Black Hills AOR #168186	Listed For Sale	$599,000
Nov 9, 2023 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #75781	ListingRemoved	$584,000
Aug 31, 2023 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #75781	PriceChange	$584,000 Price decreased by 2%
Apr 25, 2023 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #75781	Listed For Sale	$595,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,648	$360,642

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Market trends in Custer

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What Locals Say about Custer

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
93 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say there's wildlife
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
85 % Say kids play outside
83 % Say car is needed
83 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say it's quiet
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
43 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say there are community events
25 % Say there are sidewalks

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"Custer is a good place for kids to learn community values and get out in nature. If you are looking for a place that has “activities” for your children, Custer is not it. "
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Reddsuzann
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2y ago
"Small town living .. just had a huge one at the Custer beetle burn there is constantly events going on in our small little town.. "
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Gregkouns
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8y ago
"Good road system with moderate traffic during tourist season. Highways and roads in town are paved but most secondary roads are well maintained dirt or gravel."
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Frequently asked questions about 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd

What is 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD is $557,800.
What is the price history for 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd?
12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD last sold for $588,000 in June 2024.
Is Custer a buyer's or seller's market?
Custer is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Custer?
Residents describe Custer, SD as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Custer, SD.
Does 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD has air conditioning.
Does 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 12138 Upper Elk Park Rd in Custer, SD has laundry facilities.