Elkhorn Ridge Golf Estates
A golf community on the old Frawley Ranch, inside city limits, with 82 lots still open.
- Typical Lot
- 0.34 acres at the median, about 14,800 sq ft. The middle half runs 0.26 to 0.45 acres.
- Build Era
- 2010 to 2023, median 2018
Facts checked August 2026
Golf on the old Frawley Ranch, out along Highway 85 with ponderosa on the ridge above Brooks Loop and Duke Parkway. It sits between Spearfish, Deadwood and Sturgis rather than in any of them, which is either the appeal or the objection depending on how you feel about driving for groceries. Here is the quirk that makes it work. Ground this far out normally means a well and a septic system, and this is inside Spearfish city limits, so the houses are on city water and city sewer instead. That takes two of the biggest line items off a build budget and it is why lots out here trade at prices that sound like town prices. The housing is newer than most of the area and every house goes up on a custom plan rather than off a production line, so the streets fill in a house at a time and nothing repeats.
Golf next door, and what that does and does not buy
Owning here and belonging to the club are two separate transactions. Nobody makes you play. What the development itself requires of you lives in the recorded covenants, and that is a different document from anything the club hands you, so read it before you draw a shop, a fence or an outbuilding on paper.
What golf frontage does buy is a long green view out the back with no house on it, and on some lots a stray ball or two a season. Walk the lot and look at the tee angles before you decide which of those matters more to you.
A custom plat fills in slowly
Close to half the lots are still open ground, and because every house here is a one off custom build rather than a production run, that takes years rather than seasons. Expect an excavator somewhere in view for a long while, and ask which neighboring lots the developer still holds.
On a developer lot you are signing a build contract and a timeline instead of an inspection and a closing date. That is a different kind of purchase with different risk, and the two should not be priced against each other as if they were the same thing.
Weather and the ridge
Pine on the ridge is the wildfire and insurance conversation out here, and it should be a first call rather than a last one. Highway 85 also runs a different winter than I-90 does, with wind and drifting on the open stretches, so the drive to Spearfish in February is not the drive you took in July.
Who builds here
Published August 2026. Confirm current pricing with the builder.
That figure is for a lot, not a house. Lots here are on Spearfish city water and sewer, which is unusual for ground this far out of town and takes a well and a septic system off your build budget.
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Builder pricing and plan availability change constantly. These are starting points, not quotes.
How far to things
- Downtown Rapid City
- 51 min, 43.5 mi
- Nearest hospital
- In town
- Rapid City Regional Airport
- 69 min, 55.2 mi
Monument Health Spearfish Hospital
Typical driving time with clear roads.
Why buyers choose Elkhorn Ridge Golf Estates
- A golf community on the old Frawley Ranch, inside Spearfish city limits.
- City of Spearfish water and sewer, with lots from 0.26 to 0.45 acres across the middle half.
- Built 2010 to 2023 with a 2018 median, so the stock is new without being unfinished.
At a glance
- Lot Prices
- From $68,000
Developer published lot pricing, land only
- Typical Lot
- 0.34 acres at the median, about 14,800 sq ft. The middle half runs 0.26 to 0.45 acres.
- Construction Era
- 2010 to 2023, median 2018
- New Construction
- Active
Last verified August 2026. How these figures are calculated
What to check at this address
- Jurisdiction
- City of Spearfish
- Water
- City of Spearfish municipal water.
- Sewer
- City of Spearfish sewer.
- Streets and snow
- City of Spearfish plows. Spearfish does not publish a priority route map, so ask how the specific street clears rather than assuming the whole subdivision is treated the same.
- School district
- Spearfish School District 40-2
- Fire district
- City of Spearfish Fire Department
- Eighty two lots are still open, so construction continues around you.
- Fifty one minutes to Rapid City and 66 to the Ellsworth gate.
- Golf frontage carries stray ball exposure on some lots.
- Pine on the ridge is a wildfire insurance conversation.
Open the ones that apply to the address you are looking at.
Radon
The Black Hills sit on granite and radon levels here run high, so test during the inspection period and price mitigation into your offer if the number comes back elevated.
Read the full guideHail and roof age
Hail season here runs from late May through August, so ask for the roof age, the last claim history and any impact-resistant rating before you write.
Property taxes
Look up the actual assessed value and the current levy for the parcel instead of trusting the listing figure, which is often a year or more behind.
Read the full guideWildfire risk and insurance
Get an insurance quote before your inspection deadline, because a pine-heavy lot can change the premium and, in some cases, the carrier's willingness to write it at all.
Read the full guideWhat is still to be built nearby
Ask the city or county what is platted on the ground next to you and how many phases are left. A view over open dirt is a construction site first and something else later, so find out which lots are already sold.
What the base price leaves out
Get the builder's included list in writing and compare it to the model you walked. Landscaping, sod, fencing, a finished basement, appliances and window coverings are the usual gaps, and they add up fast.
Homes for sale in Elkhorn Ridge Golf Estates
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EvidenceThe county record, in detailParcel counts, recorded prices and what each figure comes from for Elkhorn Ridge Golf Estates.
How far along it is
101 of the 183 parcels at Elkhorn Ridge carried a house as of the 2023 cutoff, leaving 82 without one.
- Platted Parcels
- 183
- Parcels With A House
- 101 (55%)
- Bare Lots
- 82
A bare lot is a lot with no house on it. It is not a listing. Most are owned by somebody who is not selling.
Close to half the plat is still open ground, so expect construction next door for years. On the lots the developer still holds you are buying a build rather than a resale, which means a build timeline and a build contract instead of an inspection and a closing date.
Lawrence County parcel records, 2023 cutoff. Ask me for anything more current.
The parcel counts here come from Lawrence County records with a 2023 cutoff, so anything built since then is not in the 101 figure. The lot price of $68,000 is what the developer publishes today and it is for land only.
Common questions about Elkhorn Ridge Golf Estates
Is Elkhorn Ridge inside Spearfish city limits?
Yes. All 183 parcels are inside the city limits, which is why the lots are on city water and sewer rather than well and septic. That is unusual for ground this far out along Highway 85, and it takes a well and a septic system off a build budget here.
How many homes are built at Elkhorn Ridge?
101 across 183 platted parcels, built between 2010 and 2023 with the median at 2018, leaving 82 lots still open. That count comes from a 2023 county cutoff, so the current figure is higher.
What does a lot cost at Elkhorn Ridge?
The developer publishes lots from $68,000, and that is land only. A finished home is a separate number.
How big are the lots?
0.34 acres at the median, about 14,800 square feet, with the middle half between 0.26 and 0.45 acres.
Do I have to be a golf member to live there?
No. Buying a lot or a home is a separate transaction from a golf membership. Read the recorded covenants for what the development itself requires of you, which is a different question from what the club offers.
What to check before you write an offer
On any address you are serious about, buyer due diligence should include the school assignment from the district, the water quality report from the utility that serves it, and the assessed value and levy from the county. Here are the sources for each one.
The sources, by category
Schools
Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the district, because boundaries change and they change more often than people expect. Spearfish School District 40-2 · School and district profiles on GreatSchools · Preschools and private schools in the Black Hills
Drinking water
Every public water system publishes an annual water quality report. Read the one for the system that serves the address you are considering, not the one for the town next door. Rapid City water quality reports · City of Box Elder Water Division · City of Spearfish water · EPA drinking water lookup
Property taxes and assessed value
Lawrence County Equalization · Pennington County Equalization · Meade County Equalization
The county record, the plat and the recorded covenants are the three documents to read on any address here. I do not rate schools and I do not characterize neighborhoods as safe or unsafe. Those readings are yours to make from the sources above.
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Considering a home here?
Send the address and we can talk it through. The details that change from one property to the next are jurisdiction, water and sewer, the school the district assigns, covenants, road maintenance and the rest of what never shows up on a listing.
Talk to Henry
Call or text 605-490-2040 and we can talk through what is realistic in Elkhorn Ridge Golf Estates right now, including what has closed nearby.
Last updated August 2026
This guide is general information, not legal, tax, lending or financial advice. Facts and figures are cited from public sources as of August 2026 and change over time. Henry Roy is a licensed real estate professional with Ascend Realty in South Dakota. Equal Housing Opportunity.