Nemo's Historic Cottage is a USFS leased property next to the old school house that may be lived in for 6 months of the year. This adorable cottage was built in the early 1900's and has been beautifully maintained and improved over the years. Recently the interior has been repainted and the wood floors resurfaced. This one and a half story cottage has the master bedroom (queen bed) and a sitting room upstairs (two twins) and the main floor consists of a full-size kitchen, bath, laundry room, and living area that opens to a wrap around covered porch. The wrap around porch has room for several lounge areas and a dining table. The main level has a back bunk room with two sturdy built-in bunks. The front porch has a beautiful view of the mountain and the back porch opens to a large wonderful lawn with several ancient Ponderosa Pines. Property borders USFS land. Buyer is purchasing cottage only and USFS provides lease. These types of properties were made available by the government so people can affordably experience living in National Forests and families usually hand these properties down to their family. See disclosures re USFS regulations for cabin use. Rentals are usually restricted. Owners would rent the cabin out for rally to pay lease and taxes. Great opportunity for a family who likes to spend the summers in the Black Hills. Contrary to realtor. com, this property is nowhere near the flood plain. The cottage is being sold unfurnished. Possession October 1st, 2022.
*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
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
576 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
834
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lawrence County
APN
26999-00012-000-78
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 Feb 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Electric, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Frame
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site Built
Lot Information
Lot Size : Not Owned
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Location
Location Information
Directions: Directions to Nemo SD Deadwood: US-385 south 7.8 mi, left on Nemo Rd 13 mi Sturgis: Junction/Vanocker Canyon Rd 12 mi, left on US-385 0.5 mi Rapid City: South Canyon/Nemo Rd 18 mi
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 834
Stories: —
Lot Size: 576 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Lawrence County
APN: 26999-00012-000-78
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03
Public K-5 • Assigned • 16.8mi
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Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 17.1mi
5/10
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 17.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$194,000 – $235,000
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