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$249,981$177 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $225,000 on Mar 1, 2024

126 SALEM RD

GAFFNEY, SC 29340
0
Baths
1,411 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$250K
$219K low$281K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Mar 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,603 (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.$8,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$217,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Limestone-Central Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Gaffney High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Cherokee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29340These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,363
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

126 Salem Rd 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 more than 79% of homes in Gaffney 29340
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Gaffney 29340
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Gaffney 29340

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

This home
$39K$446K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Gaffney 29340.

How it measures up in Gaffney 29340

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaffney 29340.

Estimated value$249,981
CheaperTypical $157,294Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 126 Salem Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaffney 29340Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,98179% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17789% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,411 ft²59% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac33% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than197652% of homes39% of homes

About 126 Salem Rd

How much is 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC is $249,981 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $219,403 to $280,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC last sell?

126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC last sold on Mar 1, 2024 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC?

126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC has 1,411 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC built?

126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC?

126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC is assigned to Limestone-Central Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Gaffney High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Cherokee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC compare to other homes in Gaffney 29340?

Among the 8,040 homes in Gaffney 29340, it is worth more than 79% of them ($249,981 against a typical $157,294), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($177 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,411 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1976 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 66% 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 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Salem Rd, Gaffney, SC was $1,603. The county assessed it at $8,720.

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