Pennington County property record for 5220 Merritt Rd, Black Hawk, SD 57718
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $221,500 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,442 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-08-300-002 |
| Primary APN | 20-08-300-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 212 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Account Number | 14622 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5220 MERRITT RD |
| City | BLACK HAWK |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57718-9725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S08, T2N, R07E, BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, E176' OF W349' OF LOT H OF SE1/4SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN |
| Legal Lot Number | H |
| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON SD |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL PENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
5220 Merritt Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Pennington County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5220 MERRITT RD, BLACK HAWK, SD 57718-9725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5220 Merritt Rd was $2,442.
Source: Pennington County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington County |
| Unified School District | Rapid City School District 51-4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $245,700 (-) Land $31,800 Building $213,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,442.00 | $245,700 Land $31,800 Building $213,900 |
| 2023 | $2,740.00 (+10.22%) | $234,500 Land $31,800 Building $202,700 |
| 2022 | $2,486.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5220 Merritt Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5220 Merritt Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 52% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VALLEY VIEW WATER COMPANY private · serves 248 people · EPA ID SD4600040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Feb 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,250 / 60 |
| Bluepeak Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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