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$50,264$66 / 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 70How 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 $5,000 on Mar 8, 2019

1597 RUTH ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1
Baths
756 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$50K
$35K low$65K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Mar 8, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$530 (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.$1,614 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$402
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,212
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,404
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Radiant
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 · 32 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

1597 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Older than 72% 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
$53K$786K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$50,264
CheaperTypical $267,877Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area756 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 1597 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,2642% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$664% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than756 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac14% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than197639% of homes28% of homes

About 1597 Ruth St

How much is 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC is $50,264 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $35,414 to $65,114. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC last sold on Mar 8, 2019 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC has 1 bathrooms, 756 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC built?

1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

1597 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 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 2% of them ($50,264 against a typical $267,877), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($66 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 3% of them (756 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1976 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 2% 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 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC was $530. The county assessed it at $1,614.

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