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$171,856$156 / 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 86How 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

1521 UNIVERSITY DR

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1.5
Baths
1,100 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$172K
$148K low$196K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$503 (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.$4,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$414
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,186
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 544 ft²

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
North Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Buford Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.3 mi

District: Lancaster County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29720These 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.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,612
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,134
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

1521 University 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 less than 81% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 29720

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

This home
$49K$787K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Lancaster 29720.

How it measures up in Lancaster 29720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 29720.

Estimated value$171,856
CheaperTypical $265,747Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.84 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 1521 University Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,85628% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15645% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,100 ft²22% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac33% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than196424% of homes18% of homes

About 1521 University Dr

How much is 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC is $171,856 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $147,550 to $196,162. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC last sell?

1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC?

1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,100 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC built?

1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC?

1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC is assigned to North Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lancaster High School (high), rated D-; Buford Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 28% of them ($171,856 against a typical $265,747), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($156 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,100 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.84 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1964 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 University Dr, Lancaster, SC was $503. The county assessed it at $4,600.

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