$479,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

521 Park Ave Custer, SD 57730

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,716 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$176 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of September 2025

This home has breathtaking views of the needles and calamity peak in Custer! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with over 2700 Sqft on a corner lot with a walk-out basement and an over-sized, heated 2-car garage. Upper lever provides an open floor plan with a patio off the kitchen,2 bedrooms and a bathroom, sun room and a bright sunny living room. The large picture windows provide natural light with views and incredible sunrises. Living room goes out to 46x8 deck to entertain. Lower level has a spacious family room with a cozy wood burning stove. Two more bedrooms and a bathroom. Lots of extra room to get creative and storage. Walk-out to a patio and firepit for those fun summer nights. This home is walking distance to everything Custer has to offer, including downtown shopping and events, mickelson tail, parks and recreation, 3 miles to Custer State Park, 20 minute drive to Mount Rushmore and an easy commute to Rapid City.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Svoboda

Western Skies Real Estate License #14901 Listed on: 03/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cody Norberg

Lewis Realty License #21455

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,716 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,834

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Site Built
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2716
  • Basement Substructure: Walkout, Completely Finished
  • Estimated Size Bedroom 2: 13x11
  • Estimated Size Bedroom 3: 12x13
  • Estimated Size Bedroom 4: 11x13
  • Deck Comments: 46x8
  • Deck: Yes
  • Estimated Dining Room Size: 9x13
  • Dining Rm Level: M
  • Extras: Storage, View
  • Family Room Estimated Size: 25x13
  • Family Gr Comments: walk out
  • Family Gr Level: L
  • Full Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Kitchen Size: 17x10
  • Estimated Living Room Size: 19x13
  • Living Rm Comments: views of needles
  • Living Rm Level: M
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Fin Sq Ft: 1288
  • Lower Level Laundry: y
  • Lower Level Number Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Total Sq Ft: 1288
  • Lower Level: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Number Bedrooms: 2
  • Estimated Primary Bedroom Size: 12x14
  • Master Bedrm Level: M
  • Other Rm1 Approx Size: 9x13
  • Other Rm1 Comments: Sun Room
  • Other Rm1 Level: M
  • Personal Property: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range Oven, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Window Coverings(Some)
  • Safety Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Sq Ft Above Grade: 1428
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Utilities Electric: Black Hills Energy
  • Utilities Gas: Propane Tank Owned
  • Warranty Program: As Is
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace Type: One, Free Standing, Wood Stove
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2500 - 2999
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 2716
  • Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Bedroom 3 Level: L
  • Bedroom 4 Level: L
  • Interior: Carpet, Vinyl Flooring, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Kitchen Level: M
  • Laundry: Lower Level
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2716
  • Windows: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame, Block
  • Landscaping: Lawn
  • Exterior: Paved Street
  • Patio Deck: Porch Covered, Open Deck, Covered Deck, Sunroom
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Size: 32x24
  • Garage: Two Car
  • Garage Spaces: 2 Stalls
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Propane, Wood/Coal
  • Utilities Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Pets Allowed, Storage

Schools

  • School District: Custer

Lot Info

  • Acreage: Less than 0.5
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Number Of Acres: 0.3
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • RE Taxes: 3834.44
  • Re Tax Year: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Helfer Donald D
Bought by
Fitzler Michelle
Seller's Agent
Jared Carson
Green Real Estate & Investments Group, Custer
Buyer's Agent
Lori Svoboda
Western Skies Real Estate
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$267,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-2.87%
Current Estimated Value
$473,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$206,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2014
Sold by
Thomsen Bradley S and Thomsen Jodi K
Bought by
Helfer Donald D and Helfer Heather A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,430
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2009
Sold by
Kjar J Craig and Kjar Carol S
Bought by
Thomsen Bradley S and Thomsen Jodi K
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $267,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $224,430 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $479,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $479,000 -2.0% $176 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $489,000 -1.0% $180 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $494,000 -1.0% $182 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $499,000 -5.0% $184 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $525,000 -1.9% $193 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $535,000 +100.4% $197 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Sold $267,000 -2.9% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/19/2019 02/19/19 For Sale $274,900 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Mount Rushmore Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,834 $356,779 $52,920 $303,859
2024 $4,278 $365,147 $52,920 $312,227
2023 $4,233 $355,131 $47,760 $307,371
2022 $4,237 $272,419 $47,760 $224,659
2021 $3,912 $258,296 $39,822 $218,474
2020 $3,822 $224,640 $34,663 $189,977
2019 $3,294 $224,640 $34,663 $189,977
2018 $3,215 $185,181 $34,663 $150,518
2017 $3,215 $185,181 $34,663 $150,518
2016 $3,704 $185,181 $34,663 $150,518
2015 $3,704 $218,523 $0 $218,523
2013 -- $215,220 $0 $215,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Mount Rushmore Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 83374

Mount Rushmore Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 008746