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$99,321$94 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

12521 BELLS HWY

RUFFIN, SC 29475
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,052 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$99K
$60K low$139K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$99,321
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$79,457

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$839 (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.$35,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColleton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 mi
M
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

12521 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Colleton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Colleton County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Colleton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Older than 75% of homes in Colleton County

What homes are worth in Ruffin 29475

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$51K$762K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Ruffin 29475.

How it measures up in Ruffin 29475

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruffin 29475.

Estimated value$99,321
CheaperTypical $180,624Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 12521 Bells Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffin 29475Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,32123% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9425% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,052 ft²26% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac12% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197526% of homes25% of homes

About 12521 Bells Hwy

How much is 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC is $99,321 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $59,560 to $139,082. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sell?

12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sold on Jul 2, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,052 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC built?

12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

12521 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.

How does 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC compare to other homes in Ruffin 29475?

Among the 1,625 homes in Ruffin 29475, it is worth more than 23% of them ($99,321 against a typical $180,624), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($94 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,052 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1975 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12521 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was $839. The county assessed it at $35,000.

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