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$120,168$91 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

17 JAMES ST

SENECA, SC 29678
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,314 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$120K
$94K low$146K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,285 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,161
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,285
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,106

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
87
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
84
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyOconee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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

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.

E
Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Seneca Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Seneca High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Oconee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29678These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,812
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,440
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

17 James 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 86% of homes in Seneca 29678
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Seneca 29678
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Oconee County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Oconee County

What homes are worth in Seneca 29678

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

This home
$62K$800K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Seneca 29678.

How it measures up in Seneca 29678

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seneca 29678.

Estimated value$120,168
CheaperTypical $240,577Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$91
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,314 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 17 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSeneca 29678Oconee County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,16814% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$919% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,314 ft²40% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac19% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19374% of homes2% of homes

About 17 James St

How much is 17 James St, Seneca, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 James St, Seneca, SC is $120,168 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $94,115 to $146,221. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 17 James St, Seneca, SC?

17 James St, Seneca, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,314 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 17 James St, Seneca, SC built?

17 James St, Seneca, SC was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 James St, Seneca, SC?

17 James St, Seneca, SC is assigned to Blue Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Seneca Middle School (middle), rated B; Seneca High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Oconee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 James St, Seneca, SC compare to other homes in Seneca 29678?

Among the 10,985 homes in Seneca 29678, it is worth more than 14% of them ($120,168 against a typical $240,577), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($91 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,314 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1937 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Oconee County, it is worth more than 15% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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