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; & 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!
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!
BHMLS #53418
Nov 1, 2017
Sold
$234,000
$78/sq ft
Jan 20, 2017
Listed
$234,000
$78/sq ft
For more information please call Heath Gran 605-209-2052 or Scot Munro 605-641-6482. Great Peaks Realty Munro & Gran. Cozy 5 bedroom, 3 bath home nestled in the beautiful City of Custer, SD. As you enter this home the kitchen/dining and living are all on the main floor. Upper level offers your very own master suite with a covered balcony and bath. Master bath with double sinks and a custom closet system with lots of storage with his side and hers. And lets not forget that wood-burning furnace in the attached 2-car garage with a nice workbench for those who love to tinker! Call today to set-up your showing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,328 (+10.1%)
$65,000 + $420,694
$485,694
2025
$3,024 (−10.6%)
$65,000 + $346,816
$411,816
2024
$3,384 (−2.9%)
$65,000 + $346,816
$411,816
2023
$3,485 (+6.7%)
$60,000 + $324,798
$384,798
2022
$3,265 (+15.9%)
$50,000 + $258,363
$308,363
2021
$2,817 (+5.2%)
$25,677 + $247,290
$272,967
2020
$2,679 (+6.6%)
$23,763 + $197,832
$221,595
2019
$2,512 (+47.5%)
$23,763 + $197,832
$221,595
2018
$1,702 (+1.5%)
$23,263 + $171,575
$194,838
2017
$1,677 (−4.6%)
$23,263 + $113,631
$136,894
2016
$1,757 (+3.5%)
$19,263 + $113,631
$132,894
2013
$1,698
$24,310 + $113,631
$137,941
Tax history for 24961 Sylvan Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,328 (+10.1%)
$65,000 + $420,694
$485,694
2025
$3,024 (−10.6%)
$65,000 + $346,816
$411,816
2024
$3,384 (−2.9%)
$65,000 + $346,816
$411,816
2023
$3,485 (+6.7%)
$60,000 + $324,798
$384,798
2022
$3,265 (+15.9%)
$50,000 + $258,363
$308,363
2021
$2,817 (+5.2%)
$25,677 + $247,290
$272,967
2020
$2,679 (+6.6%)
$23,763 + $197,832
$221,595
2019
$2,512 (+47.5%)
$23,763 + $197,832
$221,595
2018
$1,702 (+1.5%)
$23,263 + $171,575
$194,838
2017
$1,677 (−4.6%)
$23,263 + $113,631
$136,894
2016
$1,757 (+3.5%)
$19,263 + $113,631
$132,894
2013
$1,698
$24,310 + $113,631
$137,941
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
133 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
3,172
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Custer County
APN
004357
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wire
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1 acre
Lot Size Acres: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
School District: Custer
Location Information
Subdivision Name: No Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,172
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 133 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Custer County
APN: 004357
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Black Hills AOR
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Custer Elementary - 02
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Custer Middle School - 05
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Custer High School - 01
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Custer, SD • 57730
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$547,000 – $663,000
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