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$39,880$40 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $40,000 on Nov 26, 2025

159 E 3RD ST

GAFFNEY, SC 29340
0
Baths
992 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$40K
$34K low$46K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Nov 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$790 (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.$2,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,300

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Gaffney Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 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

159 E 3rd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Cherokee County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Cherokee County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Older than 97% 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
$40K$445K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$39,880
CheaperTypical $155,691Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$40
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,301 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 159 E 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaffney 29340Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,8802% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$402% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than992 ft²21% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than19135% of homes3% of homes

About 159 E 3rd St

How much is 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC is $39,880 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $34,093 to $45,667. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC last sell?

159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC last sold on Nov 26, 2025 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC?

159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC has 992 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC built?

159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC?

159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC is assigned to Gaffney Middle School (middle), rated D; Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School (elementary); 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 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC compare to other homes in Gaffney 29340?

Among the 8,040 homes in Gaffney 29340, it is worth more than 2% of them ($39,880 against a typical $155,691), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($40 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 21% of them (992 ft² against a typical 1,301 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1913 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than almost no 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 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 E 3rd St, Gaffney, SC was $790. The county assessed it at $2,300.

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