South Dakota Black Hills Ranch
Piedmont , South Dakota | Meade County | 782 Acres
Property Information
South Dakota Black Hills Ranch, locally referred to as the Elk Creek Land Company is offering this beautiful property located just minutes north of Rapid City, South Dakota. The property consists of 782+/- acres and is a transition property in the path of development. This unique one-of-a-kind, property has been owned by the same family for over 100 years and can be purchased in different combinations comprising 269 acres, 463 acres or the whole property with acreage tabulations being “more or less” depending upon the source. The potential exists to access the entitlements of water, natural gas, high speed internet and electricity. Roads and infrastructure have been significantly improved in this area, Rapid City and the Black Hills region are poised to continue growing, making Elk Creek Land Company very desirable as a transition property.
Elk Creek Land Company is a unique property a short distance from the Golden Valley Subdivision, with scenic views of the Black Hills. With the projected population growth of Rapid City, South Dakota to grow by 40,000 or more in the next 10 years and with the new B-21 Bomber coming to Ellsworth Airforce Base, this property is a great investment for a new subdivision, a ranchette, or for a ‘buy and hold’ investment.Close Details
LOCATION
The property is approximately 8.5 miles north of Rapid City, South Dakota on paved Haines Avenue. From Piedmont, South Dakota, the property is approximately 7.5 miles east on Elk Creek Road and is also paved.
The Elk Creek Land Company property adjoins the existing Golden Valley rural subdivision.
Nearby one will find the World-Famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Mount Rushmore, and the western gambling town of Deadwood, South Dakota.
ACREAGE
Assessor records show 782 acres of grassland and cottonwood lined creek bottoms. Elk Creek runs through the property plus there are two other drainages that bisect the property, a small pond, two shallow water wells and an abundance of trees along the creeks. The current owner has harvested many substantial hay crops over the years.
There is substantial wildlife on the property, including white tail deer, turkey, sharp tail grouse, and occasionally Elk and pheasants. Elk Creek is a mixed cold/warm water fishery. In the spring and early summer, the cold waters are conducive to Trout, but as the temperatures warm through the summer, the Trout move upstream toward the spring-fed influence of Elk Creek and the warm water species of Bass & Catfish are most prevalent.
The center portion and higher elevations of the property have significant gravel deposits which add another dynamic to the offering.
DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Water: There is potential to access the Bear Butte Water District located just to the north. Ground water is also available from deep wells into the Madison formation. The nearby Golden Valley subdivision has water from the Madison formation.
Electricity: There is access to three phase electricity on the southwest corner of the property.
Access: The property has county road access from two different directions aiding in its subdivision potential.
Minerals: The mineral estate is believed to be intact as the property has been owned by the same family for generations. The buyer should satisfy itself to the exact status of the mineral ownership. Please contact the broker for referral to a local mineral abstractor.
DIRECTIONS
From Rapid City, SD: Take 1-90 Exit 58 (Haines Ave.), travel north for 8.5 miles to Elk Creek Road. Continue north on 141st Ave. (N. Haines) one mile to the SW corner of the property. To access the east portion: At the intersection of Haines Ave. and Elk Creek Rd., travel one mile east on Elk Creek Rd. to 142nd Ave. on the north side. Travel due north 1.8 miles via 142nd Ave./Galaxy Place to the east edge of the property located on the west side of Galaxy Place.
From Piedmont, SD: Take 1-90 Exit 46 and travel east on paved Elk Creek Rd. for approx. 7.5 miles until you reach the intersection of Elk Creek Rd. and Haines Ave. Then follow the above directions.
Note: Meade County has plans to blacktop Elk Creek Rd. from Haines Ave. eastward to the intersection of Elk Creek Rd. and Elk Vale Rd. north of 1-90 in the near future. This will provide yet another paved access to the property from Rapid City.
SUMMARY
The market in the area has a high demand for 3 to 5-acre homesite lots. Developed these properties are fetching around $150,000 per lot. Meade County has a planning protocol for property development. Opportunities for infrastructure funding do exist in the form of Tax Improvement Funds (TIF).
Elk Creek Land Company is a unique property a short distance from the Golden Valley Subdivision, with scenic views of the Black Hills. The Rapid City area has experienced strong growth with several new commercial/industrial companies moving to the region. Short-term rental facilities are full as new residents await housing. With the population growth of Rapid City, South Dakota projected to grow by 40,000 or more in the next 10 years and with the new B-21 Bomber coming to Ellsworth Airforce Base, this property on the north end of the greater Rapid City area is a great investment for a new subdivision, for a ‘buy and hold’ investment or as a small ranch in the path of growth.
PRICING
Total acreage: 782 acres - $8,015,500
Parcel A: 463 acres - $5,093,000
Parcel B: 269 acres - $3,228,000
Disclaimer: (The buyer should satisfy itself as to acreage, water, minerals and other use considerations. The information contained herein is from sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy thereof is not guaranteed.)