$510,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

24961 Sylvan Lake Rd Custer, SD 57730

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,988 Sq Ft
1 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 7, 2025

$171 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of May 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Ronning

Aspen+Pine Realty License #16824 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Phil Lampert

Lampert Properties License #3273

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,024

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Lawn
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Balcony
  • Deck
  • Stoop

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Refrigerated and Evaporative Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 220 Volts
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,024

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Site Built
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2988
  • Basement Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Laundry: Y
  • Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Substructure: Full Basement, Partial Finished, Poured Concrete Fd.
  • Estimated Size Bedroom 2: 20x10
  • Estimated Size Bedroom 3: 10x14
  • Estimated Size Bedroom 4: 10x12
  • Deck Comments: Great Views!
  • Deck: Yes
  • Estimated Dining Room Size: Combo
  • Dining Rm Level: M
  • Extras: Highway Access, View
  • Family Room Estimated Size: 25x14
  • Family Gr Comments: Fireplace
  • Family Gr Level: B
  • Full Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Estimated Kitchen Size: 19x8
  • Estimated Living Room Size: 17x18
  • Living Rm Comments: THE VIEWS!!!!!!!
  • Living Rm Level: M
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Number Bedrooms: 1
  • Estimated Primary Bedroom Size: 15x14
  • Master Bedrm Comments: Deck & En Suite
  • Master Bedrm Level: U
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Yes
  • Other Rm1 Approx Size: 13x11
  • Other Rm1 Comments: Office/Den/NC Bdrm
  • Other Rm1 Level: M
  • Other Rm2 Approx Size: 11x10
  • Other Rm2 Comments: Bedroom
  • Other Rm2 Level: U
  • Personal Property: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Window Coverings(Some)
  • Sq Ft Above Grade: 1170
  • Style: Two Level
  • Systems: Breaker, 220V Service
  • Upper Level Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Utilities Electric: Black Hills Energy
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace Type: One, Fireplace, In Living Room 2
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3000 - 3499
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 3172
  • Bedroom 2 Comments: Wood Floors
  • Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Bedroom 3 Comments: Egress Window
  • Bedroom 3 Level: B
  • Bedroom 4 Level: U
  • Interior: Carpet, Wood Floors, Vinyl Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Walk-In Closets, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Kitchen Comments: Bright
  • Kitchen Level: M
  • Laundry: Basement
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 5
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Rooms: Den/Study
  • Total Sq Ft: 3172
  • Windows: Double Pane, Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Landscaping: Fence Metal, Lawn, Rock, Trees, Garden Area
  • Exterior: Paved Street
  • Patio Deck: Open Deck, Covered Stoop, Covered Balcony
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached, Drive Under
  • Garage Size: 26x32
  • Garage: Two Car
  • Garage Spaces: 2 Stalls
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

  • Average Electric: 275/mo
  • Cooling: Refrig. C/Air
  • Heating: Wood/Coal, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Utilities Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • School District: Custer

Lot Info

  • Acreage: .5 - 1
  • Horses Allowed: Yes
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot, View Lot
  • Number Of Acres: 1
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • RE Taxes: 3024.26
  • Re Tax Year: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2017
Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Austin Daniel C
Bought by
Uphoff Jeremy J and Uphoff Haley L
Seller's Agent
Heath Gran
Great Peaks Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cherish Gran
Great Peaks Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$234,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,900
-16.4%
Current Estimated Value
$500,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,110
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2010
Sold by
Suntrust Mortgage Inc
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $234,000 --
Grant Deed $191,652 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $510,000 -4.7% $171 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $535,000 +128.6% $179 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Sold $234,000 -16.4% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/16/2017 09/16/17 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2017 01/20/17 For Sale $279,900 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Mount Rushmore Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,328 $411,816 $65,000 $346,816
2024 $3,384 $411,816 $65,000 $346,816
2023 $3,384 $384,798 $60,000 $324,798
2022 $3,265 $308,363 $50,000 $258,363
2021 $2,817 $272,967 $25,677 $247,290
2020 $2,679 $221,595 $23,763 $197,832
2019 $2,512 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,702 $194,838 $23,263 $171,575
2017 $1,677 $136,894 $23,263 $113,631
2016 $1,758 $132,894 $19,263 $113,631
2015 $1,758 $139,157 $0 $139,157
2013 -- $128,897 $0 $128,897
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Mount Rushmore Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 83207

Mount Rushmore Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 004357

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