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1539 FOREST HILLS DR

RAPID CITY, SD 57701
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,275 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,962 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$890,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$782,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$890,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.29
59
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
57
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPennington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.02

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wilson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
South Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Rapid City Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 57701These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,780
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.728 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,251
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,885
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1539 Forest Hills Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Rapid City 57701
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Rapid City 57701

How it measures up in Rapid City 57701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rapid City 57701.

Living area3,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size2.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 1539 Forest Hills Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRapid City 57701Pennington County
Living areabigger than3,275 ft²90% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.02 ac96% of homes87% of homes

About 1539 Forest Hills Dr

How big is 1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD?

1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,275 square feet of living space and a 2.02-acre lot.

What schools serve 1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD?

1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD is assigned to Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Central High School (high), rated D; South Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Rapid City Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD compare to other homes in Rapid City 57701?

Among the 13,906 homes in Rapid City 57701, it is bigger than 90% of them (3,275 ft² against a typical 1,140 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2.02 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1539 Forest Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD was $11,962. The county assessed it at $890,600.

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