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Last sold for $14,000 on Aug 11, 2025

1540 RUTH ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1
Baths
780 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,000 · Aug 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$278 (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.$846 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$270
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$576
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$744
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Deck · 120 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Brooklyn Springs Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
South Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

1540 Ruth St 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Older than 75% of homes in Lancaster County

How it measures up in Lancaster 29720

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

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 1540 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Living areabigger than780 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac8% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than197235% of homes25% of homes

About 1540 Ruth St

When did 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC last sold on Aug 11, 2025 for $14,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC has 1 bathrooms, 780 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC built?

1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC is assigned to Brooklyn Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; South Middle School (middle), rated F; Lancaster High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is bigger than 4% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1972 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC was $278. The county assessed it at $846.

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