$513,200
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,172 sqft (on 1 acre)
24961 Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer, SD 57730
Currently Off Market - Sold May 7, 2025 for $510,000
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$513KSince last month
Decreased$2K (-0.3%)Since last year
Increased$1K (+0.3%)Since last sale
Increased$3K (+0.6%)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 +167% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $513K |
| August 2026 | $515K |
| July 2026 | $518K |
| June 2026 | $515K |
| May 2026 | $518K |
| April 2026 | $522K |
| March 2026 | $519K |
| February 2026 | $516K |
| January 2026 | $515K |
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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 |
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0.61 | Single-Family Home | $705,000 | 04/24/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,816 | |
0.65 | Single-Family Home | $432,500 | 04/15/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,747 | |
1.28 | Single-Family Home | $635,000 | 05/26/26 | 5 | 3 | 2,932 | |
0.77 | Single-Family Home | $364,000 | 08/26/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,242 | |
1.23 | Single-Family Home | $533,000 | 03/31/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,920 | |
1.28 | Single-Family Home | $535,500 | 11/20/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,542 | |
1.20 | Single-Family Home | $369,000 | 02/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,016 | |
1.58 | Single-Family Home | $308,000 | 01/07/26 | 5 | 3 | 3,136 | |
1.41 | Single-Family Home | $500,000 | 05/22/26 | 3 | 3 | 2,736 | |
1.81 | Single-Family Home | $650,000 | 06/15/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,432 |
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 |
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0.26 | $1,100,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,360 | For Sale | |
0.30 | $1,334,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 3,024 | Off Market | |
0.61 | $705,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,816 | Recently Sold | |
0.58 | $5,200,000 | 5 | 5.5 | 9,046 | For Sale | |
0.65 | $432,500 | 2 | 2 | 1,747 | Recently Sold | |
0.67 | $505,400 | 3 | 2 | 1,890 | Off Market | |
0.68 | $335,300 | 2 | 1 | 1,200 | Off Market | |
0.67 | $2,900,000 | - | - | - | For Sale | |
0.68 | $89,000 | - | - | - | Recently Sold | |
0.72 | $17,900 | 2 | 1 | 924 | Recently Sold | |
0.78 | - | - | - | - | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
1 acre lot
3,172 sqft
$162/sqft
2 Car Garage
About this House
Charming Home with Breathtaking Views – A Rare Find on Coveted Sylvan Lake Road! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home with unmatched panoramic views of Castle Rock, Willow Creek Peaks, and the stunning valley in between! Nestled on a beautifully wooded lot just under two miles from Custer, this spacious 5-bedroom home (+ bonus den/office) blends history, comfort, and prime location. Built by Donald Clifford, the last living carver of Mount Rushmore, this home is truly special. Its thoughtful layout offers privacy and functionality, featuring: Private Master Suite + Two Additional Bedrooms Above the Garage; Main-Level Bedroom + Office/Den; and Lower Level with 5th Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry & Storage. Stay cozy and energy-efficient year-round with a highly efficient wood-burning furnace and newer Lennox heat pump/AC. And with NO COVENANTS, the possibilities are endless—make it your full-time residence or a lucrative short-term rental--or both! Sellers have rented out for Sturgis Rally for years. Outdoor highlights are wraparound Deck with spectacular views, garden space, abundant wildlife, treed lot and minutes to Sylvan Lake. Recent updates include new exterior paint (2023); new roof (2024), all new windows, new water heater, new well pump, couple of newly installed doors & Lennox Heat Pump is only five years old. A home with this much character, history & beauty is a rare find!
24961 Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer, SD 57730 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,172 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $510,000 on May 7, 2025 (5% below the $535,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $513,200, with a rent estimate of $2,498/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Andrea Ronning
Aspen+Pine Realty
Bought with: Phil Lampert, Lampert Properties
Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR, MLS#83207

Home Details for 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3172 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wood/Coal,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Refrig. C/AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wood Coal |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: OneHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl, Window Coverings(Some)Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl, Laminate |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl, Laminate |
View Has a View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Open Deck, Covered Stoop, Covered BalconyFencing: Fence Metal, Garden AreaFoundation: Poured Concrete Fd. |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Two Car,Attached,Underground |
Frontage Road Surface Type: Paved |
Farm & Range Allowed to Raise Horses |
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Year Built Year Built: 1953 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Site Built |
Building Construction Materials: Frame |
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Price List Price: $535,000 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable |
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MLS Status: SOLD-CO-OP BY BOR MEMBER |
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Direction & Address City: Custer |
School Information Elementary School District: CusterJr High / Middle School District: CusterHigh School District: Custer |
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Building Area Building Area: 3172 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 1 Acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, New Loan, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 83207 |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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May 7, 2025 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #83207 | Sold | $510,000 |
Mar 17, 2025 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #83207 | Contingent | $535,000 |
Feb 24, 2025 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #83207 | Listed For Sale | $535,000 |
Dec 19, 2024 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #81270 | ListingRemoved | $559,000 |
Nov 8, 2024 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #81270 | PriceChange | $559,000 Price decreased by 3% |
Sep 13, 2024 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #81270 | PriceChange | $575,000 Price decreased by 4% |
Aug 5, 2024 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #81270 | Listed For Sale | $599,999 |
Nov 1, 2017 Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR #53418 | Sold | $234,000 |
Sep 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $234,000 |
Sep 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $234,000 Price decreased by 2% |
Aug 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $239,000 Price decreased by 4% |
Jul 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $249,900 Price decreased by 4% |
May 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $259,900 Price decreased by 7% |
Jan 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $279,900 |
Oct 1, 2010 Source: N/A | Sold | $191,652 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,024 | $411,816 |
Home facts updated by county records
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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Frequently asked questions about 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd
- What is 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd in Custer, SD is $513,200.
- What is the price history for 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd?24961 Sylvan Lake Rd in Custer, SD last sold for $510,000 in May 2025.
- 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 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd have air conditioning?Yes, 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd in Custer, SD has air conditioning.
- Does 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd have laundry facilities?Yes, 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd in Custer, SD has in-unit laundry.

