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$146,967$128 / 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 84How 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

189 BUFFALO RD

WEST UNION, SC 29696
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,152 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.
0.94 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$147K
$123K low$171K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$889 (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.$3,042 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$338
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,704
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,042
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,065

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.56
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
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.Ranch
CountyOconee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.94
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Walhalla Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 mi
M
Wahalla Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Wahalla High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Oconee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29696These 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.70
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.5,542
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.232 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,060
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,498
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 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

189 Buffalo Rd 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 87% of homes in West Union 29696
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in West Union 29696
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in West Union 29696
  • Older than 84% of homes in West Union 29696

What homes are worth in West Union 29696

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

This home
$80K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in West Union 29696.

How it measures up in West Union 29696

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Union 29696.

Estimated value$146,967
CheaperTypical $316,434Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $203Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.94 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 189 Buffalo Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Union 29696Oconee County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,96713% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12814% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²23% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.94 ac43% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than197016% of homes23% of homes

About 189 Buffalo Rd

How much is 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC is $146,967 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $122,968 to $170,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC?

189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.94-acre lot.

When was 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC built?

189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC?

189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC is assigned to Walhalla Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wahalla Middle School (middle), rated B; Wahalla High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Oconee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC compare to other homes in West Union 29696?

Among the 2,572 homes in West Union 29696, it is worth more than 13% of them ($146,967 against a typical $316,434), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($128 against a typical $203), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.94 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1970 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Oconee County, it is worth more than 21% 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 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Buffalo Rd, West Union, SC was $889. The county assessed it at $3,042.

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