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Dakota Dunes, SD

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A golfer’s paradise on the Missouri River

Suburban Scenic Upscale Riverside Peaceful Active

Nestled alongside the Missouri River, Dakota Dunes is a scenic master-planned community in the southeastern-most portion of South Dakota. Dakota Dunes touts a bevy of elegant homes in between large swaths of lush landscaping, in addition to a peaceful atmosphere and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The community is home to the prestigious Dakota Dunes Country Club, which was designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer and praised by both Golf Week and Golf Digest as the best of its kind in the state. There are also plenty of parks, trails, basketball courts, and green spaces to enjoy in Dakota Dunes.

While the community offers a secluded feel, Downtown Sioux City is just a five-minute drive away. Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota, is an hour’s drive from Dakota Dunes as well. Quick access to I-29 makes getting around from Dakota Dunes easy.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Dakota Dunes, SD is $796 for a studio, $980 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dakota Dunes has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$980/month
766 Sq Ft
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Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
  • Stone State Park
  • Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

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Living in Dakota Dunes

Parks

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With golf courses included in the community design, many will find themselves teeing off on an afternoon. However, golf is not the only recreation in the Dakota Dunes. The community has multiple resources and social clubs which provide the nexus for a number of programs benefiting residents regularly. There are weekly concerts in the evening at the main town park amphitheater, the nearby Missouri River offers multiple forms of water recreation during the warm months, and Dakota Dunes is a very short drive from Sioux City and its offerings of the arts and sports events as well. And finally, even in the winter months there are things to do outside such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

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