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$199,691$109 / 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 73How 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

255 PLACID VALLEY RD

GASTON, SC 29053
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,824 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.
4.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$200K
$146K low$253K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$79,963
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$63,970
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.74%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$119,728
FIRST MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Apr 25, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$59 (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.$4,813 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,336
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,477
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,314

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEXINGTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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.

M
Sandhills Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi
E
Sandhills Primary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 6.1 mi
H
Swansea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.4 mi

District: Lexington School District 4

Neighborhood · ZIP 29053These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.155

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.6.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.20,054
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.223 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,859
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,009
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

255 Placid Valley 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 77% of homes in Gaston 29053
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Lexington County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Gaston 29053
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Lexington County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Gaston 29053

What homes are worth in Gaston 29053

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

This home
$21K$371K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Gaston 29053.

How it measures up in Gaston 29053

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaston 29053.

Estimated value$199,691
CheaperTypical $99,620Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $74Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,415 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size4.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 255 Placid Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaston 29053Lexington County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,69177% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10971% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²75% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.17 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than198527% of homes37% of homes

About 255 Placid Valley Rd

How much is 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC is $199,691 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $146,242 to $253,140. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC last sell?

255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC?

255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 4.17-acre lot.

When was 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC built?

255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC?

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

How does 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC compare to other homes in Gaston 29053?

Among the 7,508 homes in Gaston 29053, it is worth more than 77% of them ($199,691 against a typical $99,620), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($109 against a typical $74), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,415 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (4.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1985 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Lexington County, it is worth more than 29% 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 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC was $59. The county assessed it at $4,813.

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