Buyers find approachable home prices and green lawns in Rapid Valley
Just five miles east of downtown Rapid City, Rapid Valley is a slower-paced community. Homes in subdivisions have grassy lawns, and real estate prices are below the local average. Unlike the city’s west side, the community looks more like the typical South Dakotan landscape, which has allowed faster growth over time. “It’s more prairie in the east,” says Michael Frybarger, a broker with Ascend Realty. “It’s easier to build there than in the hills in the west.” Almost entirely made up of residential zones and a wide swathe of untouched grassland, Rapid Valley represents a retreat for locals looking for an approachable piece of suburbia.
Craftsman style homes decorate the streets in Rapid Valley.
Rapid Valley offers a quite suburban lifestyle.
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The neighborhood has new developments and established homes
Though the Rapid Valley neighborhood has existed since the 19th century, it continues to grow as interest in Rapid City increases. “There’s a lot of new developments along the southern edge as the city expands,” says Frybarger. The area has several new developments with manufactured homes and construction smaller than 1,000 square feet, ranging between the mid $100,000s and the low $200,000s. More established subdivisions have midcentury ranch-style and 21st-century traditional homes in the mid $300,000s and low $400,000s. “You can get more affordable homes out there,” says Seth Malott, a broker with Century 21 Clearview Realty. Homes generally have neatly maintained front yards, fenced-in backyards and attached garages.
It's common to find two story homes in Rapid Valley.
Cul de sacs offer a true suburban vibe throughout Rapid Valley.
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Laid-back dining options like stone-fired pizza and bar food
Sally O’Malley’s is a classic pub with karaoke nights twice a week and a prolific menu that includes everything from beef tips to fried pickles. Known for its festive atmosphere and staff, Inferno Food by Fire has been making stone-fired pizzas for delivery or carryout since 2016. Basic necessities and groceries are at shops along South Dakota Highway 44 to the south, with retail options further north at Rushmore Crossing.
Tally's Silver Spoon has delicious breakfast options for residents in Rapid Valley.
Stone Fired Pizza offers delicious pizza for residents in Rapid Valley.
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Open spaces, golfing greens and stock car racing
Black Hills Speedway is a local favorite for high-energy racing. Equipped with a half-mile track, a restaurant and ample seating, the Speedway hosts auto competitions like stock car races, sprints and more. The Rapid City Elks Golf Course offers a more low-key experience with an 18-hole course in the greenery along Rapid Creek. Surrounded by gently rolling hills, Box Elder’s Denali Park is a popular spot for families using the playground equipment and basketball court.
Black Hills Speedway has live racing in the summertime in Rapid Valley.
It's common to find dog lovers walking their dog in the may open spaces in Rapid Valley.
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Cultural celebrations and holiday events
The Black Hills Pow Wow is a major Native American event, bringing thousands of guests yearly for dance competitions, fine art exhibitions and the Indigenous People’s Parade. Frühlingsfest welcomes spring every year with a downtown street festival featuring live music, a beverage garden and local vendors. Other popular seasonal celebrations include the Downtown Pumpkin Festival and the Winter Market at Main Street Square.
Arts and athletics excel at Central High School
Students will begin at Rapid Valley Elementary School before heading to East Middle School, both of which have a C-plus from Niche. Central High School has a B-minus and is known for its strong athletics and performing arts departments.
Central High School is located right next to Downtown Rapid City and serves students in Rapid Valley.
East Middle School offers quality education to students in Rapid Valley.
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From Twilight Drive to the Rapid City Airport
Twilight Drive is the Rapid Valley's main street, connecting most subdivisions to the center of the community. Most streets have sidewalks, making the residential area reasonably walkable. Rapid City Regional Airport is about 10 minutes southeast by car.
Important to know
Dry conditions put the prairies surrounding Rapid City at risk of wildfires. After a historic flood in 1972, the city’s government built improvements for the dams on Rapid Creek.
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