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1678 RUTH ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1
Baths
862 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.
167 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$268 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$438
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,572
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,748
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLancaster
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 108 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
South Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

1678 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 95% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Among the largest lots in Lancaster 29720
  • Older than 88% 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 area862 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size167 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1678 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Living areabigger than862 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than167 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than195516% of homes12% of homes

About 1678 Ruth St

When did 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC last sold on Nov 19, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC has 1 bathrooms and 862 square feet of living space.

When was 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC built?

1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC is assigned to Brooklyn Springs Elementary School (elementary); South Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is bigger than 6% of them (862 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (167 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1955 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 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1678 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC was $268. The county assessed it at $2,010.

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