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$196,753$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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

242 RUFUS RD

SWANSEA, SC 29160
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,716 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$197K
$171K low$222K 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.$3,330 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,982
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,259

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountyLEXINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Swansea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Sandhills Primary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 3.7 mi
M
Sandhills Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.2 mi

District: Lexington School District 4

Neighborhood · ZIP 29160These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.161

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,814
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

242 Rufus 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 more than 73% of homes in Swansea 29160
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Lexington County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Swansea 29160
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Lexington County
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Swansea 29160

What homes are worth in Swansea 29160

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

This home
$27K$484K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Swansea 29160.

How it measures up in Swansea 29160

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swansea 29160.

Estimated value$196,753
CheaperTypical $121,880Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $87Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,716 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 242 Rufus Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwansea 29160Lexington County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,75373% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11570% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,716 ft²69% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac36% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than199768% of homes56% of homes

About 242 Rufus Rd

How much is 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC is $196,753 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $171,129 to $222,377. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC last sell?

242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC last sold on Apr 28, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC?

242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,716 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC built?

242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC?

242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC is assigned to Swansea High School (high), rated D-; Sandhills Primary School (elementary); Sandhills Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Lexington School District 4. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Rufus Rd, Swansea, SC compare to other homes in Swansea 29160?

Among the 3,624 homes in Swansea 29160, it is worth more than 73% of them ($196,753 against a typical $121,880), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($115 against a typical $87), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,716 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1997 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Lexington County, it is worth more than 27% 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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