Pennington County property record for 837 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD 57701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,382 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-25-354-007 |
| Primary APN | 20-25-354-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Account Number | 26774 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 837 EXPLORER ST |
| City | RAPID CITY |
| State | SD |
| Zip | 57701-0588 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHERN HEIGHTS SUBD, BLOCK 17, LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHERN HEIGHTS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON SD |
| Township / Civil Division | RAPID CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Pennington County assessment roll, as of August 26, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 837 EXPLORER ST, RAPID CITY, SD 57701-0588 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Pennington County assessment roll, as of August 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington County |
| Municipality | Rapid City |
| Unified School District | Rapid City School District 51-4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,382.00 (-3.76%) | $270,100 (+3.13%) Land $45,600 Building $224,500 |
| 2023 | $1,436.00 (-9%) | $261,900 Land $28,600 Building $233,300 |
| 2022 | $1,578.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 85% of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RAPID CITY serves 72,009 people · EPA ID SD4600406 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midcontinent Communications Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| Clarity Telecom Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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