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 12209 Benchmark Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD is $626,500 .

What is the price history for 12209 Benchmark Ln?

12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD last sold for $425,500 in July 2020.

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 12209 Benchmark Ln have laundry facilities?

Yes, 12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 12209 Benchmark Ln?

The lot at 12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD is about 5 acres .

OFF MARKET

$626,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,472 sqft (on 5.03 acres)

12209 Benchmark Ln, Custer, SD 57730

Est. Refi. Payment $4,021/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 20, 2020 for $425,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$627K

Since last month

$3K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$15K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$201K (+47.2%)

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 +119% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$627K
August 2026	$629K
July 2026	$636K
June 2026	$653K
May 2026	$654K
April 2026	$639K
March 2026	$641K
February 2026	$630K
January 2026	$626K
2025
December 2025	$633K
November 2025	$634K
October 2025	$636K
September 2025	$641K
August 2025	$639K
July 2025	$645K
June 2025	$652K
May 2025	$651K
April 2025	$637K
March 2025	$632K
February 2025	$621K
January 2025	$626K
2024
December 2024	$626K
November 2024	$630K
October 2024	$633K
September 2024	$633K
August 2024	$638K
July 2024	$640K
June 2024	$642K
May 2024	$635K
April 2024	$626K
March 2024	$624K
February 2024	$612K
January 2024	$611K
2023
December 2023	$607K
November 2023	$600K
October 2023	$618K
September 2023	$621K
August 2023	$616K
July 2023	$633K
June 2023	$632K
May 2023	$603K
April 2023	$597K
March 2023	$597K
February 2023	$580K
January 2023	$581K
2022
December 2022	$586K
November 2022	$593K
October 2022	$601K
September 2022	$604K
August 2022	$613K
July 2022	$622K
June 2022	$628K
May 2022	$627K
April 2022	$616K
March 2022	$593K
February 2022	$546K
January 2022	$522K
2021
December 2021	$513K
November 2021	$487K
October 2021	$486K
September 2021	$485K
August 2021	$448K
July 2021	$446K
June 2021	$445K
May 2021	$445K
April 2021	$445K
March 2021	$444K
February 2021	$442K
January 2021	$435K
2020
December 2020	$434K
November 2020	$432K
October 2020	$430K
September 2020	$429K
August 2020	$428K
July 2020	$426K
June 2020	$413K
May 2020	$406K
April 2020	$410K
March 2020	$409K
February 2020	$408K
January 2020	$402K
2019
December 2019	$401K
November 2019	$400K
October 2019	$400K
September 2019	$398K
August 2019	$397K
July 2019	$396K
June 2019	$395K
May 2019	$393K
April 2019	$392K
March 2019	$390K
February 2019	$389K
January 2019	$388K
2018
December 2018	$387K
November 2018	$385K
October 2018	$384K
September 2018	$382K
August 2018	$379K
July 2018	$378K
June 2018	$375K
May 2018	$374K
April 2018	$369K
March 2018	$369K
February 2018	$366K
January 2018	$365K
2017
December 2017	$364K
November 2017	$276K
October 2017	$275K
September 2017	$276K
August 2017	$276K
July 2017	$277K
June 2017	$275K
May 2017	$270K
April 2017	$267K
March 2017	$269K
February 2017	$271K
January 2017	$282K
2016
December 2016	$278K
November 2016	$273K
October 2016	$290K
September 2016	$286K

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
26725 State Highway 89, Custer, SD	0.32	Single-Family Home	$295,000	07/01/26	3	1	1,344
35 N 1st St, Custer, SD	0.78	Single-Family Home	$355,000	08/28/26	3	2	1,620
12257 Eagle Ridge Dr, Custer, SD	1.22	Single-Family Home	$780,000	03/12/26	2	2	1,478
21 Rosse Dr, Custer, SD	0.76	Single-Family Home	$330,000	06/22/26	3	1	2,352
25138 Needles Dr, Custer, SD	1.34	Single-Family Home	$300,000	09/11/26	2	2	1,440
132 Harney St, Custer, SD	0.89	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/25/25	3	1	2,198
12354 Tin Cup Trl, Custer, SD	1.55	Single-Family Home	$730,323	06/12/26	3	2.5	2,401
241 N 4th St, Custer, SD	1.09	Single-Family Home	$334,000	08/28/26	2	1.5	1,175
132 S 7th St, Custer, SD	1.20	Single-Family Home	$374,000	03/17/26	4	3	1,599
133 N 3rd St, Custer, SD	0.96	Single-Family Home	$305,000	04/24/26	2	1	1,983

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
25180 Wazi Ln, Custer, SD 57730	0.13	$583,300	2	2	1,550	Off Market
25175 Wazi Ln, Custer, SD 57730	0.20	$494,600	3	2	1,836	Off Market
25189 Steckelberg Valley Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.34	$1,132,000	5	4	5,196	Off Market
324 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.37	-	3	2	2,848	Off Market
12216 Pine Meadow Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.46	$514,500	3	2.5	1,704	Off Market
12236 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.50	$672,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
627 W Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730	0.53	$418,000	3	2	2,250	Off Market
12167 Fairway Dr, Custer, SD 57730	0.53	$793,100	3	2	2,148	Off Market
25226 Highway 385, Custer, SD 57730	0.55	$53,500	1	1	330	Recently Sold
14 W Canal St, Custer, SD 57730	0.60	$615,500	1	1	1,350	Off Market
405 S Belair Dr, Custer, SD 57730	0.60	$48,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
486 S Belair Dr, Custer, SD 57730	0.63	$329,100	2	2	864	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1999

5.03 acre lot

1,472 sqft

$426/sqft

Garage

About this House

HOME SWEET HOME! Beautiful home in a peaceful country setting yet conveniently close to the nice city of Custer, Mickelson Trail, and Golf Course! This 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home has had wonderful upgrades/remodels making it extra nice! Third bedroom currently used as an office, non-conforming due to no closet. Pleasing open floor plan with relaxing outdoor living spaces on covered porch, deck, and covered patio. Extra tuck under garage around the back side of walk out basement for your extra toys and/or a nice shop. The basement also has a huge storage room, a family room (or 4th bedroom?), and a half bath that is plumbed for a shower. Energy efficient hot water heating and a pellet stove, too. Kitchen was opened up, butcher block island put in, new appliances and new light fixtures - plus main level has new floor coverings of high quality. New counters/fixtures in bathrooms and brand new garage door. Partially fenced yard for your dogs to enjoy! End of the road privacy and nice lot with pretty rock outcropping and aspen and pine trees. A sweet package!

12209 Benchmark Ln, Custer, SD 57730 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,472 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $425,500 on Jul 20, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $626,500, with a rent estimate of $1,986/month.

Home Details for 12209 Benchmark Ln

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Laminate
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5.03 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 20, 2020 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #64809	Sold	$425,500
Jul 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$429,000
Jun 1, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$429,000
Dec 8, 2017 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #56305	Sold	$363,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,750	$573,756

Additional Cost

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
1y ago
"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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Oliverlstubbs
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8y ago
"The natural beauty and wildlife population make this area a very enjoyable and special place to live. "
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Frequently asked questions about 12209 Benchmark Ln

What is 12209 Benchmark Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD is $626,500.
What is the price history for 12209 Benchmark Ln?
12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD last sold for $425,500 in July 2020.
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 12209 Benchmark Ln have laundry facilities?
Yes, 12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 12209 Benchmark Ln?
The lot at 12209 Benchmark Ln in Custer, SD is about 5 acres.