Built in 1922, the Canova Memorial Hospital is a rare commercial opportunity in the heart of Miner County, South Dakota — a structurally sound, architecturally distinctive building priced for the visionary buyer who understands what full rehab potential looks like.
WHAT'S ALREADY DONE
The two largest capital investments are behind you. In 2023, the building received a brand-new roof and new underground electrical service — work already completed and reflected in the asking price of $59,900. Water has also been run to the lot. The expensive unknowns are gone. What remains is the interior: new HVAC, plumbing, and finish work.
THE BUILDING
• 4,536 sq ft above grade across 2 full stories
• 9 numbered bedrooms on the second floor
• Multiple multi-purpose rooms on the first floor (reception, library, clinic/office spaces)
• Full basement
• 10-foot average story height — exceptional ceiling height throughout
• Plaster walls, original proportions, period-authentic character
• Masonry and stucco exterior
THE LOT
• 150 x 175 ft — approximately 0.60 acres
• Located on Church Street in Canova, Miner County, SD
• Taxes: $787/year. No HOA.
THE LOCATION
Canova sits in the middle of some of the finest upland bird hunting in North America. Miner County pheasant hunting draws buyers from across the country. The surrounding prairie is wide open, the skies are enormous, and the closest competition for a property like this doesn't exist.
POTENTIAL USES
— Hunting lodge for Miner County's world-class pheasant country
— Boutique hotel or inn (9 rooms already configured upstairs)
— Airbnb compound or short-term rental property
— Artist's loft or creative compound
— Film and television location (period-accurate 1920s institutional interior)
— Meditation retreat or wellness center
— Event venue or gathering space
— Multi-unit residential conversion
Sold as-is. No contingencies. Buyers must provide pre-approval or verification of funds. Listing agent must be present for showings — use BrokerBay to schedule.
Floor plans available on request. This building has been waiting 100 years for the right owner.
Pending
$59,900
250 Church St N, Canova, SD 57321
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4,536sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1922
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$-- Zestimate®
$13/sqft
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What's special
Brand-new roofPeriod-authentic characterOriginal proportionsPlaster wallsMasonry and stucco exteriorFull basement
- 134 days
- 241
- 8
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary E Leary,
Dakota Homes Realty, LLC 605-270-3877
Source: Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire,MLS#: 22601848
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,536
- Total interior livable area: 4,536 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 175
Details
- Parcel number: 3176
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: No Subdivision
Location
- Region: Canova
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $13/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $302
- Annual tax amount: $7
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Pending sale | $59,900$13/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $59,900-7.8%$13/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $65,000-13.2%$14/sqft |
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| 5/17/2025 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$17/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $79,900+37.8%$18/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Sold | $58,000+8.4%$13/sqft |
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| 2/15/2022 | Price change | $53,500+35.4%$12/sqft |
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| 11/27/2021 | Pending sale | $39,500$9/sqft |
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| 10/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $39,500$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7 +15.3% | $302 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $6 | $252 +20% |
| 2021 | -- | $210 +20% |
| 2020 | $5 +3.9% | $175 +19.9% |
| 2019 | $5 -99.8% | $146 |
| 2018 | $2,636 | $146 |
| 2017 | -- | $146 -97.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $5,122 -16.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $6,117 |
| 2013 | -- | $6,117 |
| 2012 | -- | $6,117 |
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Neighborhood: 57321
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Howard ES
- Middle: Howard JHS
- High: Howard HS
- District: Howard
Source: Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

