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 12486 Willow Creek Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12486 Willow Creek Rd in Custer, SD is $757,700 .

What is the price history for 12486 Willow Creek Rd?

12486 Willow Creek Rd in Custer, SD last sold for $562,500 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 .

OFF MARKET

12486 Willow Creek Rd
Custer, SD 57730

2 Beds
1,242 sqft (on 24.20 acres)

$757,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

$757,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

2 Beds

1,242 sqft

(on 24.20 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$758K

Since last month

$18K (+2.4%)

Since last year

$30K (-3.7%)

Since last sale

$195K (+34.7%)

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 +379% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$758K
July 2026	$740K
June 2026	$753K
May 2026	$733K
April 2026	$756K
March 2026	$753K
February 2026	$756K
January 2026	$747K
2025
December 2025	$750K
November 2025	$809K
October 2025	$796K
September 2025	$770K
August 2025	$787K
July 2025	$762K
June 2025	$707K
May 2025	$775K
April 2025	$775K
March 2025	$725K
February 2025	$711K
January 2025	$730K
2024
December 2024	$721K
November 2024	$706K
October 2024	$666K
September 2024	$652K
August 2024	$669K
July 2024	$688K
June 2024	$729K
May 2024	$706K
April 2024	$703K
March 2024	$703K
February 2024	$688K
January 2024	$701K
2023
December 2023	$669K
November 2023	$696K
October 2023	$663K
September 2023	$710K
August 2023	$700K
July 2023	$674K
June 2023	$693K
2020
September 2020	$158K

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	Bath	Sqft
126 Surrey Ln, Custer, SD	1.79	Lot/Land	$109,000	08/05/26	-	-
Homestead Dr, Custer, SD	1.84	Lot/Land	$89,000	07/30/26	-	-
1 & 2 Granite Valley Dr, Custer, SD	2.21	Lot/Land	$201,000	10/10/25	-	-
12236 Buffalo Ridge Rd, Custer, SD	3.46	Lot/Land	$672,000	01/28/26	-	-
317 Rose Quartz Pl, Custer, SD	2.56	Lot/Land	$90,000	09/02/25	-	-
Lot 30 Rose Quartz Pl, Custer, SD	2.54	Lot/Land	$80,000	08/03/26	-	-
7 Stone Hill Dr, Custer, SD	2.58	Lot/Land	$69,500	04/10/26	-	-
8 Stone Hill Dr, Custer, SD	2.60	Lot/Land	$79,500	05/18/26	-	-
27 Park Ave #1, Custer, SD	2.68	Lot/Land	$119,500	08/03/26	-	-
11 Stone Hill Dr, Custer, SD	2.66	Lot/Land	$79,500	08/17/26	-	-

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
12344 Elk Valley Rd, Custer, SD 57730	1.03	$1,100,000	4	3	3,360	For Sale
12428 Willow Creek Rd, Custer, SD 57730	1.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
12376 Elk Valley Rd, Custer, SD 57730	1.16	$1,345,200	3	2.5	3,024	Off Market
24988 Delicate Dr, Custer, SD 57730	1.17	$705,000	5	2	2,816	Recently Sold
24961 Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer, SD 57730	1.28	$516,100	5	3	3,172	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Year Built

1914

Lot Size

24.2 acres

Living Area

1,242 sqft

Price/Sqft

$610

Parking

Garage

About this House

It's all about the horses! 24 acres with National Forest all around, perimeter fenced, cross fenced, sub-irrigated, 36x21 barn with hay loft, 40x31 shop, 512 sq foot shop with lean-to, loafing shed with 2 stalls and tack room, 50 x 112 corral with steel panels welded, 2 additional sheds. 2 wells, one septic and one septic confirmed leech field can be added, live stream and 2 ponds. One level home and second home is raised ranch. Feed bunks and water hydrants. First time offering of this property that stayed in the family for purchasing and now offered to the public for sale.

12486 Willow Creek Rd, Custer, SD 57730 is a 2 bedroom, 1,242 sqft lot/land built in 1914. It last sold for $562,500 on Jul 16, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $757,700, with a rent estimate of $1,006/month.

Home Details for 12486 Willow Creek Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 24.20 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 16, 2020 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #63191	Sold	$562,500
May 26, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$599,000 Price decreased by 7%
Jan 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$645,000 Price decreased by 7%
Apr 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$695,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,834	$244,521

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.

Sphs98
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 12486 Willow Creek Rd

What is 12486 Willow Creek Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12486 Willow Creek Rd in Custer, SD is $757,700.
What is the price history for 12486 Willow Creek Rd?
12486 Willow Creek Rd in Custer, SD last sold for $562,500 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.