Own a piece of Rapid City history! Originally built by Zack Holmes in 1886, this beautifully restored Victorian home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of Rapid City’s treasured historic properties. MAIN LEVEL LIVING! Offering approximately 2,696 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a detached 2-car garage, the home blends remarkable historic character with thoughtful modern updates. Original wood floors, doors, staircase and trim have been carefully restored, while areas that could not be preserved were custom replicated to maintain the home's original character. All bathrooms feature marble floors and showers, along with a beautifully refinished clawfoot tub. Laundry is conveniently located on both the main and upper levels. Even the welcoming front porch was brought back to life, with posts duplicated to closely match the originals. Recent exterior improvements include new lawn, irrigation and fencing. The home was honored with the 2025 Norm E. Nelson Preservation Achievement Award and has also earned a 5-star reputation as a successful short-term rental and is licensed through the state and meets the registration requirements for the city. Its location is hard to beat—within walking distance of schools, parks, the Skyline Wilderness trail system and downtown Rapid City, with the hospital just minutes away. Historic craftsmanship, modern amenities and an exceptional location come together at 818 St. James. With nearly 140 years of history, award-winning preservation and a proven history of welcoming guests, 818 St. James is ready for its next chapter—and it could be yours.
For sale
$690,000
818 Saint James St, Rapid City, SD 57701
5beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$655,300 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully restored victorian homeBeautifully refinished clawfoot tub
- 43 days
- 742
- 84
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LISA BOORMAN 605-484-2020,
DENALI REAL ESTATE GROUP,
CHRIS BOORMAN 605-415-2122,
DENALI REAL ESTATE GROUP
Source: Black Hills AOR,MLS#: 181220
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Shower and Tub, Primary Bath
Dining room
- Features: Combination
Heating
- Radiant, Forced Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,696
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway Exposure(South)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 3702430027
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Blvd
HOA
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Rapid City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $602,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,379
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
Estimated market value
$655,300
$623,000 - $688,000
$2,832/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $690,000+17.1%$265/sqft |
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| 12/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $589,000+58899900%$227/sqft |
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| 7/24/2012 | Sold | $1 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,379 +40.7% | $602,200 +11% |
| 2024 | $5,243 +28.5% | $542,600 +17.3% |
| 2023 | $4,081 +8.1% | $462,400 +39.1% |
| 2022 | $3,777 | $332,500 +19.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $278,600 +21% |
| 2020 | $3,221 +16% | $230,200 +17.6% |
| 2019 | $2,776 +25.5% | $195,800 +26.2% |
| 2018 | $2,211 +4.2% | $155,100 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $2,121 | $152,500 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $2,121 -4.7% | $147,500 -1% |
| 2015 | $2,226 | $149,000 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $2,226 | $145,900 -7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $157,700 |
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Neighborhood: 57701
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rapid City
Source: Black Hills AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



