RARE BLACK HILLS TREASURE! Captivating octagon home tucked up high on the hill for an amazing private get away with a FANTASTIC VIEW! South Rapid Creek runs through the bottom! At the center of this unique home is an octagon atrium with exposed beams and a whimsical spiral staircase in the middle. Step off to one side to the master bedroom, to another side for entry/laundry and second bedroom/office, and another side for lovely kitchen area. The basement under most of it mirrors the upstairs for another octagon family/rec room space, large bedroom and storage/utilities. Enjoy the romantic look of the spiral staircase while having the walk out basement to get furniture in and out. Great well and owners put in a RO system, too. High-speed internet. Nearly new large Morton building for your RV, toys, and/or shop with mezzanine level for extra storage. Fish in South Rapid Creek on your own land! Just 2 miles from the tiny town of Rochford with it’s infamous Moonshine Gulch, “Small of America”, Mickelson Trail, and the Historic Church that has travelling pastors through the summer. Right smack dab in the middle of some of the most beautiful Black Hills public lands for endless exploring, riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, animal watching, etc… quite a special package!
For sale
$744,900
11504 Melchert Pl, Hill City, SD 57745
2beds
2,948sqft
Est.:
Site Built
Built in 2003
6.72 Acres Lot
$715,400 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Octagon homeExposed beamsLovely kitchen areaMezzanine levelOctagon atriumFantastic viewSouth rapid creek
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 07:31am
Listed by:
Faith C Lewis,
Lewis Realty
Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR,MLS#: 85617

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Spacious & walk in closet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Description: Small, no closet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Description: large
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Description: 2 -in kitchen & in atrium
- Level: Main
Family room
- Description: octagon
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: octagon
- Level: Main
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Range Oven, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, In Basement
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Two, Gas Log, Free Standing, Living Room
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,948
- Total interior livable area: 2,948 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Patio, Open Deck, Covered Deck
- Has view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek Side
Lot
- Size: 6.72 Acres
- Features: Bluff Site, Borders National Forest, Few Trees, Views, Rock, Trees, View
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1615301007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Site Built
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Melchert Ranch Subdivision
Location
- Region: Hill City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $742,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,222
- Date on market: 8/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
- Road surface type: Unimproved
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