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$371,371$115 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $5,000 on Feb 28, 1977

196 EMERALD ST

WALTERBORO, SC 29488
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,230 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
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$371K
$249K low$493K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Feb 28, 1977

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,493 (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.$202,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$188,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColleton
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)

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

E
Forest Hills Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 2.5 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 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

196 Emerald 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 88% of homes in Walterboro 29488
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Colleton County
  • Bigger than 98% 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.

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$44K$672K

This home is worth more than 88% 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$371,371
CheaperTypical $177,188Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area3,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 196 Emerald St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalterboro 29488Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,37188% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11546% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than3,230 ft²98% of homes97% of homes

About 196 Emerald St

How much is 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC is $371,371 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $249,278 to $493,464. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC last sell?

196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC last sold on Feb 28, 1977 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC?

196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,230 square feet of living space.

What schools serve 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC?

196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC is assigned to Forest Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D; Colleton County High School (high), rated D. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC compare to other homes in Walterboro 29488?

Among the 11,208 homes in Walterboro 29488, it is worth more than 88% of them ($371,371 against a typical $177,188), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($115 against a typical $121) and it is bigger than 98% of them (3,230 ft² against a typical 1,362 ft²). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 72% 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 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Emerald St, Walterboro, SC was $1,493. The county assessed it at $202,480.

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