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$130,451$116 / 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
Last sold for $27,000 on Aug 1, 2017

196 KENSINGTON DR

SPARTANBURG, SC 29306
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,125 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$130K
$109K low$152K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,000 · Aug 1, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,587 (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.$3,174 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$332
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,842
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,174
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,100

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.Raised Ranch
CountySpartanburg
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 44 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

M
Carver Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Mary H. Wright Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Spartanburg High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Spartanburg School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 29306These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
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.18,819
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.952 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,808
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.61%

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How this home compares

196 Kensington Dr 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 88% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Spartanburg County

What homes are worth in Spartanburg 29306

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

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$52K$875K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Spartanburg 29306.

How it measures up in Spartanburg 29306

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spartanburg 29306.

Estimated value$130,451
CheaperTypical $158,710Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,362 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 196 Kensington Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpartanburg 29306Spartanburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,45137% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11650% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²30% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac39% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than197362% of homes33% of homes

About 196 Kensington Dr

How much is 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC is $130,451 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $109,130 to $151,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC last sell?

196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC last sold on Aug 1, 2017 for $27,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC?

196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,125 square feet of living space.

When was 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC built?

196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC?

196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC is assigned to Carver Middle School (middle), rated B-; Mary H. Wright Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Spartanburg High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Spartanburg School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC compare to other homes in Spartanburg 29306?

Among the 5,502 homes in Spartanburg 29306, it is worth more than 37% of them ($130,451 against a typical $158,710), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($116 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,362 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1973 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Spartanburg County, it is worth more than 12% 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 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg, SC was $1,587. The county assessed it at $3,174.

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