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$185,418$178 / 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 87How 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

1589 MENDEL RIVERS RD

SAINT STEPHEN, SC 29479
0
Baths
1,040 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$185K
$161K low$210K 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.$185,418
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$148,334

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,015 (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.$127,995 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,117
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,878
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERKELEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
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 · 340 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Timberland High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
St. Stephen Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.5 mi
M
St. Stephen Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Berkeley County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29479These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.414

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.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°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.Yes

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

1589 Mendel Rivers 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 less than 96% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Berkeley County

What homes are worth in Saint Stephen 29479

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

This home
$72K$656K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Saint Stephen 29479.

How it measures up in Saint Stephen 29479

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Stephen 29479.

Estimated value$185,418
CheaperTypical $235,842Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 1.05 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Stephen 29479Berkeley County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,41834% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17870% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²13% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac24% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than200134% of homes25% of homes

About 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd

How much is 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC is $185,418 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $161,024 to $209,812. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC last sell?

1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC?

1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC has 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC built?

1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC?

1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC is assigned to Timberland High School (high), rated D+; St. Stephen Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; St. Stephen Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Berkeley County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC compare to other homes in Saint Stephen 29479?

Among the 1,961 homes in Saint Stephen 29479, it is worth more than 34% of them ($185,418 against a typical $235,842), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($178 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 1.05 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (2001 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Berkeley County, it is worth more than 4% 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 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1589 Mendel Rivers Rd, Saint Stephen, SC was $2,015. The county assessed it at $127,995.

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