Duane Hosek

Please come and enjoy our open house on Nov, 22nd, 2009 between 1-3 pm. The Place: 218 St Charles Street, Rapid City, SD.

One level living, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath fierplace for cozy winter evenings and a 2 car garage!

During the month of October, 2009 there were 17 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and Piedmont area compared to 20 last month. The total # of homes for sale is 85 compared to 84 last month. 15 homes have sold or are under contract compared to 18 last month. Avg. price of a single family home in the Black Hills is $210,803 down from $175,139 last month, with an average of 81 days on the market which is down from 76 days last month. Sellers have been receiving 95.12% of their asking price which is up from 96.79% last month.

ZIP Code: 57769

Location Characteristics: Piedmont is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota just 5 miles west of Rapid City on I-90. We are famous for the Mount Rushmore National Monument and for the millions of pine trees that make the Hills look Black. Crazy Horse Memorial is also being carved into a mountain in this area. Piedmont is nestled into the pine trees and is a very nice, small peaceful community which you will feel right at home in. Please visit, enjoy, and live here in the tranquil beauty of the Black Hills.

During the month of October, 2009 there were 4 new residential listings in and around the Hill City/Central Hills area. The total # of homes for sale is 51. And 2 homes have sold or were under contract. Avg. price of a home in the Black Hills since last month is $210,803 compared with $175,139 with an average of 81 days on the market compared to 76 last month. Sellers have been receiving 95.12% of their asking price as compared to 96.79% last month.

ZIP Code: 57745

Location Characteristics: Hill City is located in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We are famous for the Mount Rushmore National Monument and for the millions of pine trees that make the Hills look Black. Crazy Horse Memorial is also being carved into a mountain in this area. Hill City is the most desirable location sought by out of state home buyers. It is a very pleasant, artsy, small village surrounded by pine trees. Please visit, enjoy, and live here in the tranquil beauty of the Black Hills.

During the month of October, 2009 there were 12 new residential listings in and around the Ellsworth AFB/Box Elder area compared to 12 last month. The total # of homes for sale is 65 compared to 68 last month, which reflects single family homes only. And 12 homes have sold or are under contract compared to 8 last month. Avg. price of a home in the Black Hills is $210,803 compared with $175,139 last month with an average of 81 days on the market compared to 76 last month. Sellers have been receiving 95.12% of their asking price compared with 96.79% last month.


ZIP Code: 57706

Approximate Location Boundaries: Box Elder area of Pennington County in South Dakota

Location Characteristics: Ellsworth Air Force Base
The "backbone" of global engagement for the 21st century

Located in South Dakota, Ellsworth is home to the 28th Bomb Wing and the B-1B Lancer aircraft. Ellsworth has a long, proud history of excellence and innovation. Our mission is to provide rapid, decisive and sustainable combat airpower and expeditionary combat support -- anytime, anywhere.

During the month of October, 2009 there were 52 new residential listings in and around the Rapid City area as compared to 96 last month. The total # of homes for sale is 371 as compared to 443 last month, which reflects single family homes only. And 70 homes have sold or are under contract as compared to 58 homes last month. Avg. price of a home in the Black Hills is $210,803 as compared to $175,139 last month with an average of 81 days on the market as compared to 76 last month. Sellers have been receiving 95.12% of their asking price as compared to 96.79% last month.

ZIP Codes: 57701, 57702, 57703, 57709

Location Characteristics: Rapid City is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We are famous for the Mount Rushmore National Monument and for the millions of pine trees that make the Hills look Black. Crazy Horse Memorial is also being carved into a mountain in this area. Our city of 72,000 people has alot of big city amenities with a small time feel. Please visit, enjoy, and live here in the tranquil beauty of the Black Hills