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$192,500$143 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $150,000 on Mar 3, 2023

161 WALNUT ST

CHESTER, SC 29706
0
Baths
1,347 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$193K
$174K low$211K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Mar 3, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,450 (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.$9,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyCHESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 252 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.

H
Chester Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Chester Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi

District: Chester County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29706These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.8.6%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,682
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,716
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,246
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

161 Walnut 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 more than 75% of homes in Chester 29706
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Chester 29706
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Chester County

What homes are worth in Chester 29706

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

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$36K$484K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Chester 29706.

How it measures up in Chester 29706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 29706.

Estimated value$192,500
CheaperTypical $116,036Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,347 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,340 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How 161 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 29706Chester County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,50075% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14382% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,347 ft²52% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac15% of homes12% of homes

About 161 Walnut St

How much is 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC is $192,500 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $174,448 to $210,552. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC last sell?

161 Walnut St, Chester, SC last sold on Mar 3, 2023 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC?

161 Walnut St, Chester, SC has 1,347 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

What schools serve 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC?

161 Walnut St, Chester, SC is assigned to Chester Senior High School (high), rated D; Chester Middle School (middle), rated C; Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry (elementary). All sit in Chester County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC compare to other homes in Chester 29706?

Among the 9,294 homes in Chester 29706, it is worth more than 75% of them ($192,500 against a typical $116,036), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($143 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,347 ft² against a typical 1,340 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.98 ac). Measured against all of Chester County, it is worth more than 68% 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 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Walnut St, Chester, SC was $1,450. The county assessed it at $9,230.

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