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$112,959$96 / 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 67How 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 MERLENE LN

WALTERBORO, SC 29488
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,171 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$113K
$76K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$117 (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.$53,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColleton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.5 mi
E
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.2 mi

District: Colleton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29488These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.273

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,437
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.86 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,933
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

17 Merlene Ln 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 74% of homes in Colleton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Colleton County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Colleton County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Walterboro 29488

What homes are worth in Walterboro 29488

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

This home
$40K$646K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Walterboro 29488.

How it measures up in Walterboro 29488

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Walterboro 29488.

Estimated value$112,959
CheaperTypical $169,277Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,171 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 17 Merlene Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalterboro 29488Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$112,95933% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9637% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,171 ft²35% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac50% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199666% of homes62% of homes

About 17 Merlene Ln

How much is 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC is $112,959 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $75,875 to $150,043. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC last sell?

17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC last sold on Jun 26, 1971, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC?

17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,171 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC built?

17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC?

17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC is assigned to Colleton County High School (high), rated D; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D; Bells Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC compare to other homes in Walterboro 29488?

Among the 11,208 homes in Walterboro 29488, it is worth more than 33% of them ($112,959 against a typical $169,277), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($96 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,171 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1996 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 26% 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 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Merlene Ln, Walterboro, SC was $117. The county assessed it at $53,400.

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