Property Location: The Rapid Creek Hunting Haven property is located in the beautiful Rapid Creek valley, just minutes southeast of Rapid City, South Dakota. 

Property Address: 15597 Antelope Creek Rd Rapid City, SD 57703 

Property Directions: From SD Hwy 44 and Airport Rd intersection east of Rapid City, travel southeast on SD Hwy 44, 3.8 miles, turn right (south) on Antelope Creek Rd. .37 miles to the property. 

The Rapid Creek Hunting Haven property is a short distance from the beautiful Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota. The Black Hills is home to multiple natural beauties including Rushmore Cave, Custer State Park, Black Elk Peak, Sylvan Lake and many more. With an exciting mix of recreational and cultural experiences this area continues to be a popular destination of choice for tourists and retirees alike. As population increases in the region, this property will be more conveniently located than ever.  

Rapid City, a short 25-minute commute from the ranch, is the second largest city in SD. The ‘City of Presidents’ offers a generous mix of shopping, fine and casual dining, medical facilities and industry. Highlights of Rapid City include a thriving main street full of local shops and restaurants, historic hotels, Universities, Ellsworth Air Base and so much more. Regional flight services are available within a 9-minute drive at Rapid City Regional Airport with direct flights to over twenty major markets. 

The residence is sleek and quaint with 2,364 square feet of living space. The kitchen, dining, laundry, Master Bedroom and both bathrooms are on the main floor as well as an oversized attached garage, and 9-foot ceilings create a great room concept very accommodating for a grand chandelier or some epic wall mounts! The efficiently spacious upstairs boasts 2 bedroom/offices and 2 great rooms. The home was completed in 2019 with 2×6 construction and R 40 spray foam. Electric heaters and air exchange keep the climate the way you want it. Water is furnished by a private well and run through an RO system. A covered patio is right off the front door, perfect for grilling, a fire pit table, or watching the sun come up. A 40’x50’ cement pad has been poured that would be perfect for a shop and is ready for you to put it to use! 

The property is home to a plethora of wildlife such as; White Tail Deer, Mule Deer, and Antelope; Sage hens, waterfowl including ducks and geese, as well as a few predators such as coyotes, bobcat, and fox. Rapid Creek provides an excellent opportunity for fly fishing various species of Trout. The excellent rock bottom with grass covered bank outcroppings and average of 55 cubic feet per second of water ensure nearly a mile of fabulous, completely private habitat. If you would rather enjoy fishing from a boat or lawn chair, then check out the private ½ acre lake right out your back door! The private lake is fed by a solar well, is aerated and maintains a depth of 14 feet. The lake is stocked with Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Perch and Flathead Minnows. 

The property is highly diverse in topography, ranging from level lowlands along Rapid Creek to high hills and steep draws on the grazing lands. Deep ox bows along Rapid Creek hold dense pockets of trees and provide additional big game and nesting habitat. 

The soils on the property are comprised mostly of Kyle and Lohmiller Clays and Colombo Loam with an NCCPI soil rating of 29.80. These soils are highly suitable for hay and small grain production, which combine with the creek bottom to make these meadows exceptionally productive. 

There are presently no irrigation rights appurtenant to the property.

Rapid Creek meanders through the property for nearly 1 entire mile. There are also 3 private wells on the property. The main well service the residence also serves a neighboring property (for a fee). 

Electricity services are provided by Black Hills Energy.

The property is accessed via Antelope Creek Road, a county-maintained gravel road, .37 mi. off Hwy 44.  

Taxes: 2023 real estate taxes on the property were $5,264.12. 

TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, BHM, PENNINGTON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA 

Section 2; Bromegrass Subd., Lot 1, Lot 8, Lot 9 and Lot 10R

Consisting of 86.12 +/- acres Parcels, 5602276001, 5602276006, 5602251001, 5602400005 

Property Address: 15597 Antelope Creek, Rapid City, SD 57703 

Tract 1

Built in 2019, the custom 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a generous 2.93-acre lot boasts an efficient design with two spacious family/office rooms. Enjoy scenic views from the beautiful Pella windows, and lifetime flooring enhances the quality of the space as well.  Home has 1,096 SQ FT main, 1,268 SQ FT 2nd level and 572 SQ FT finished garage. Home is 2/6 construction with 100% R 40 spray foam envelope, Pella designer windows/doors throughout, 35 year Landmark shingles, 35 year custom Black Hills Smart Side siding, cultured stone accents, bridge plank corners/facia, huge stained concrete parking area, lifetime flooring, Knotty alder trim/millwork, ERV system (air exchange), R/O water system.  

The property also features a 40’x50′ shop floor ready for construction and a private well that furnishes water to 2 neighboring homes.  

Directly behind the house to the west is a huge area for enjoyment! Ideal for an arena, barn, livestock, dirt bike track, or sports fields just to name a few. There is also a man made, stocked dam split by the property line at the far west boundary for the fishing enthusiast.  

Directly off Antelope creek Road just 4/10ths mile off hwy 44 and all on a 2.94 acre lot with NO COVENANTS.  

Tract 2

19.59+/- acres of absolute beauty and tranquility. The beautiful Rapid Creek creates the western boundary for nearly 3/4 of a mile! The creek bottom is covered with lush, thick bromegrass and a peninsula full of brush and trees creating ideal habitat for the whitetail deer and game birds. The property also qualifies for approximately 15 acres classified as tillable by the Farm Service Agency which would provide for some excellent food plots. A man made dam is stocked with fish and fed by a solar well on the property. This is truly a sportsman’s paradise! 

Tract 3

26.84+/- acres lying along 4/10ths of a mile of the south bank of Rapid Creek. The property rises from the shoreline west to the upper bank of Rapid Creek producing fabulous views of the Black Hills. The lower end of the creek produces an inlet of thick brush and timber. A perfect location for wildlife! There is also an off-grid cabin located on tract 3 that could be purchased separately.    

Tract 4

35.04+/- acres lying along the southern bank of Rapid Creek for ½ mile. This tract enjoys a terrific mixture of productive bottom ground then rises to the west on the upper bank showcasing panoramic views of the surrounding scenery and meandering Rapid Creek below.   

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Successful bidders shall enter into a purchase agreement and deposit 15% nonrefundable earnest money with the balance due in certified funds upon closing, on or before November 25, 2024. Property sells without buyer contingency of any kind. Have financial arrangements secured prior to bidding. Marketable title will be transferred by Warranty Deed, subject to easements, restrictions, covenants and/or reservations. A commitment for title insurance will be available for inspection prior to the auction. All 2023 and prior years taxes will be paid by Seller. The 2024 real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. Auctioneers, Brokers and their associated staff represent the Seller’s interest in this transaction. All information has been derived from sources deemed reliable; however, neither Seller nor the Auctioneers/Brokers are making any representations or warranties, actual or implied. Property selling “As-is where is”. Inspect to the extent deemed necessary both on and off premises and use your own judgement when bidding. Announcements made at auction take precedence over any prior printed or oral representations. 

The property will be sold on a total dollar basis. Any bids received in the final 2 minutes shall automatically extend closing time of the auction to 5 minutes.  

Acreage figures are estimated based on information derived from mapping software and Pennington County Equalization, however no warranties or representations are made by Auctioneers or Owners as to the accuracy thereof.  

Property sells subject to Seller confirmation. 

Owner: Shadrach and Holly Howie; Broker Owned 

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