Welcome to your private retreat in the scenic Hot Brook Canyon! This one-of-a-kind 5-acre property offers the perfect combination of peaceful seclusion, self-sufficiency, and natural charm—just minutes from the historic town of Hot Springs. The main home features 1 bedroom plus a spacious loft with a full closet and half bath—making it ideal as a second bedroom, guest space, or creative studio. With 2.5 bathrooms total, there’s plenty of room for everyday living or entertaining. Enjoy the open floor plan, cozy atmosphere, and unwind after a long day in the private hot tub under the stars—this home truly invites relaxation. Need space for guests or a potential VRBO opportunity? The charming garden cottage includes a composting toilet, outdoor shower, and its own non-potable water tank with pump—perfect for washing dishes or enjoying a rustic retreat experience. The property also boasts a Quonset shop/garage, carport, multi-flock chicken coop, a duck pond, and fenced garden area ready for your homesteading dreams. The well provides excellent, great-tasting water, and the peaceful canyon setting is rich with wildlife and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to homestead, host, or simply escape to your own private sanctuary, this special property is the perfect place to slow down and soak in the serenity of the Southern Black Hills. Call Resa Rutz, Realtor at 605-891-1298 to schedule your private tour!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Resa Rutz• Century 21 Stevens & Associates
Bought with Cierra Vanderpol• Black Hills SD Realty
Hot Brook Canyon Views!! Enjoy the Serenity surrounded by Hot Brook Canyon! Spectacular Views. . . .. Located high on the hill sits this 2 bedroom home, large quonset - garage, small guest cabin or workshop all on 5(+or-) gorgeous acres. Beautiful tile and hardwood floors, new wood cabinets, T & G ceilings throughout the home. Spacious front and back decks for great entertaining. They have new upgraded windows which gives this home a bright open feel. Offering up extra acreage. You can buy the home and 34(+or-) for $285,000. Hot Brook Creek flows along a large portion of this acreage and is One of the Only Actual Hot Springs that is left in the Black Hills area! And it flows all year round! What an amazing resort area this could be! This is an estate sale so the remodeling did not totally get finished but all of the material is there for that handy man to finish up the few minor details. An abundance of Wildlife frequents the area. This is an Estate Sale - selling in As-IS Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,390 (+12.8%)
$105,820 + $282,337
$388,157
2025
$3,005 (+0.8%)
$120,000 + $261,300
$381,300
2024
$2,980 (+8.6%)
$66,000 + $252,970
$318,970
2023
$2,744 (+10.7%)
$60,000 + $240,760
$300,760
2022
$2,479 (+11.5%)
$55,000 + $198,380
$253,380
2021
$2,223 (+5.0%)
$50,000 + $159,240
$209,240
2020
$2,118 (+6.9%)
$50,000 + $136,250
$186,250
2019
$1,980 (−0.7%)
$45,000 + $130,890
$175,890
2018
$1,995 (−2.9%)
$45,000 + $114,970
$159,970
2017
$2,055
$45,000 + $111,670
$156,670
Tax history for 12817 Echo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,390 (+12.8%)
$105,820 + $282,337
$388,157
2025
$3,005 (+0.8%)
$120,000 + $261,300
$381,300
2024
$2,980 (+8.6%)
$66,000 + $252,970
$318,970
2023
$2,744 (+10.7%)
$60,000 + $240,760
$300,760
2022
$2,479 (+11.5%)
$55,000 + $198,380
$253,380
2021
$2,223 (+5.0%)
$50,000 + $159,240
$209,240
2020
$2,118 (+6.9%)
$50,000 + $136,250
$186,250
2019
$1,980 (−0.7%)
$45,000 + $130,890
$175,890
2018
$1,995 (−2.9%)
$45,000 + $114,970
$159,970
2017
$2,055
$45,000 + $111,670
$156,670
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fall River County
APN
11000-00705-141-12
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site Built
Lot Information
Lot Size : 5 ACRES
Lot Size Acres: 5
Location
Schools Information
School District: Hot Springs
Location Information
Directions: Hot Brook Canyon to Echo Road look for my signs
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Fall River County
APN: 11000-00705-141-12
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Hot Springs Middle School - 06
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Hot Springs High School - 01
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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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
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hot Springs, SD • 57747
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In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
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