Miscellaneous Structures - Ranch, Farm FixturesAgriculture / Farming
Last sold for $20,000 on Nov 10, 2011
12437 BELLS HWY
RUFFIN, SC 29475
0
Baths
12.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Nov 10, 2011
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$39 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,700
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.29 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous Structures - Ranch, Farm Fixtures
CountyColleton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.12.60
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
Transaction History(12)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 mi
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 13.0 mi
District: Colleton County School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 29475These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,994
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,932
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
12437 Bells Hwy measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Colleton County
How it measures up in Ruffin 29475
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruffin 29475.
Lot size12.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger
Bigger than 81% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ruffin 29475 | Colleton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 12.6 ac | 81% of homes | 89% of homes |
About 12437 Bells Hwy
When did 12437 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sell?
12437 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sold on Nov 10, 2011 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 12437 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?
12437 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC is assigned to Bells Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Colleton County High School (high), rated D; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 12437 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 12437 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was $39. The county assessed it at $2,700.
Closest homes
- Bells Hwy253 ft · 1 ac · Sold Aug 1997
- 59 Dubois Ln$89K419 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
- 12437 Bells Hwy$163K0.1 mi · 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 ft² · Sold $20K · Sep 2011
- 12521 Bells Hwy$99K0.1 mi · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 ft² · Sold Jul 2025
- 108 Dubois Ln0.1 mi · 1 ba · 780 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- Bells Hwy0.2 mi · 1.1 ac
- 144 Merciful Ln0.2 mi · 2 ba · 1,248 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 50 Goff Hill Pl0.2 mi · 2 ba · 1,344 ft²
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