Property Address: 12526 Apple Rd. Whitewood, SD 57793 

Directions to Property: From the junction of Highway 34 and Whitewood Valley Road, travel north on Whitewood Valley Road for approximately 9 miles to the junction of Whitewood Valley Road and Apple Road. Then travel East 1 mile to the property corner.  

Since the gold rush days of the late 1870s, following Custer’s Expedition, the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota have been a destination of travelers in a variety of pursuits. Aspiring to business, ranching, logging, exploration, recreation or retirement, they have migrated to the area and found open spaces, a moderate climate, friendly faces and fulfilled expectations.   

The legendary town of Sturgis, SD has a population of approximately 7,000 and is located 19 miles south of the property. Sturgis provides the area with ample variety in character and history. Infamous for their well-known ‘Sturgis Bike Rally’, the small town takes on a character of its own with motorcycle enthusiasts showing out by the thousands. Area attractions include Black Hills National Cemetery, Bear Butte State Park, Fort Meade Calvary Museum, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Wonderland Cave. Enjoy the local public golf course and scenic drive through Vanocker Canyon or Boulder Canyon. Recreational activities include hiking, horseback riding, or enjoying countless ATV/snow mobile trails of the hills are readily available year-round.  

In the nearby Black Hills area, there are numerous must-see destinations including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse monument, Natural hot springs, abundant wildlife, fossil hunting, and the rich cultural history of the Native American Sioux Tribe.  

Regional service such as medical, commercial airline services, financial and legal, retail shopping, entertainment and higher education opportunities are all available in the surrounding communities of Rapid City located 45 miles southeast and Spearfish 21 miles southwest of the property. 

The property is mostly level to slightly sloping with heavily timbered creek bottom.

Soils on the property consist primarily of St Onge loam and Keith Silt loam, which combine for over 80% of the property. These soils are highly productive and post Crop Productivity Ratings of 86 – 91! The remainder of the property consist of Lohmiller, Glenberg varieties.  

A 1,380’ private flowing well services the property providing an ample water supply.

Power is provided Butte Electric and fiber optics are available through Golden West. The in-floor heat boiler is powered by either a propane or a new wood fired heat unit.

The improvements on the property are extensive and are anchored by an attractive custom 4,000 sq ft home constructed by the owner in 2012. The home features spacious entry, three large bedrooms w/on suites and an additional bath, heated floors, attached three stall garage with zero entry access, sunken living room – conservatory, loft, large kitchen (with an auxiliary wood cook stove), main floor laundry, covered porch, lower level family room and lots of storage. 

In addition to the main residence, a charming two-story apartment, wood shop, hoop buildings, trestle bridge and greenhouse round out the improvements. 

The property is currently owner occupied and is considered Agricultural property for tax purposes. In the past, the hay crop has been harvested by local operators, however no commitment has been made regarding the 2025 hay crop.  

Wildlife on the One Saved Rooster is abundant and varied. The most prevalent are the white-tailed deer but also include wild turkey, grouse, pheasant along with bobcat and coyote.  

2024 taxes are assessed at $6,608.78

There are currently no leases which will encumber the property.

Section 17, Township 7 North, Range 5 East, BHM, Meade County, South Dakota 

E 775’ OF W2SW; SESW 

Consisting of 86.97+/- acres