Welcome to your private retreat in the scenic Hot Brook Canyon! This one-of-a-kind 5-acre property offers the perfect combination of peaceful seclusion, self-sufficiency, and natural charm—just minutes from the historic town of Hot Springs. The main home features 1 bedroom plus a spacious loft with a full closet and half bath—making it ideal as a second bedroom, guest space, or creative studio. With 2.5 bathrooms total, there’s plenty of room for everyday living or entertaining. Enjoy the open floor plan, cozy atmosphere, and unwind after a long day in the private hot tub under the stars—this home truly invites relaxation. Need space for guests or a potential VRBO opportunity? The charming garden cottage includes a composting toilet, outdoor shower, and its own non-potable water tank with pump—perfect for washing dishes or enjoying a rustic retreat experience. The property also boasts a Quonset shop/garage, carport, multi-flock chicken coop, a duck pond, and fenced garden area ready for your homesteading dreams. The well provides excellent, great-tasting water, and the peaceful canyon setting is rich with wildlife and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to homestead, host, or simply escape to your own private sanctuary, this special property is the perfect place to slow down and soak in the serenity of the Southern Black Hills. ?? Call Resa Rutz, Realtor at 605-891-1298 to schedule your private tour!
Under contract
$599,000
12817 Echo Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747
2beds
1,506sqft
Est.:
Site Built
Built in 2006
5 Acres Lot
$406,700 Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced garden areaDuck pondCozy atmosphereCharming garden cottagePrivate hot tubPeaceful seclusionOpen floor plan
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 10:50am
Listed by:
Resa Rutz,
Century 21 Stevens & Associates
Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR,MLS#: 85517

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Radiant Ceiling
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Range Oven, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Loft
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,506
- Total interior livable area: 1,506 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Four or More Car, Detached, Carport/2 Cars, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch Open, Open Patio, Open Deck
- Exterior features: Kennel
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Wood,Garden Area
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Bluff Site, Views, Lawn, Trees, Horses Allowed, View
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding, Guest House
- Parcel number: 110000070514112
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Site Built
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hot Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $318,970
- Annual tax amount: $2,980
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Road surface type: Unimproved
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