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$270,570$85 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1396 ESSEX DR

ORANGEBURG, SC 29118
3
Beds
1
Baths
3,200 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$271K
$255K low$286K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,593 (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.$245,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$230,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyORANGEBURG
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Marshall Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Orangeburg Wilkinson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Willam J. Clark Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Orangeburg County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29118These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.196

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,274
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.200 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,172
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,476
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

1396 Essex Dr 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 78% of homes in Orangeburg County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Orangeburg 29118
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Orangeburg County

What homes are worth in Orangeburg 29118

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

This home
$57K$582K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Orangeburg 29118.

How it measures up in Orangeburg 29118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orangeburg 29118.

Estimated value$270,570
CheaperTypical $228,324Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 1396 Essex Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrangeburg 29118Orangeburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,57068% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8511% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than3,200 ft²95% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac36% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than198343% of homes50% of homes

About 1396 Essex Dr

How much is 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC is $270,570 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $254,911 to $286,229. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC last sell?

1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC?

1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,200 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC built?

1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC?

1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC is assigned to Marshall Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Orangeburg Wilkinson High School (high), rated F; Willam J. Clark Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Orangeburg County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC compare to other homes in Orangeburg 29118?

Among the 6,120 homes in Orangeburg 29118, it is worth more than 68% of them ($270,570 against a typical $228,324), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($85 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,200 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1983 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Orangeburg County, it is worth more than 78% 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 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1396 Essex Dr, Orangeburg, SC was $1,593. The county assessed it at $245,800.

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