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$497,807$165 / 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 64How 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 $135,000 on Mar 25, 2011

257 LAKE FOREST DR

SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,009 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$498K
$321K low$675K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Mar 25, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,976 (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.$9,927 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,495
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,432
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,927
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$290,900

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.Split Level
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 36 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Jesse Boyd Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
McCracken Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Spartanburg High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Spartanburg School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 29307These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.23,323
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.509 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,551
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,653
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.61%

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How this home compares

257 Lake Forest 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 more than 94% of homes in Spartanburg 29307
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Spartanburg 29307
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Spartanburg County

What homes are worth in Spartanburg 29307

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

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$72K$662K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Spartanburg 29307.

How it measures up in Spartanburg 29307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spartanburg 29307.

Estimated value$497,807
CheaperTypical $249,816Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area3,009 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 257 Lake Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpartanburg 29307Spartanburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$497,80794% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16584% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than3,009 ft²92% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac55% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197451% of homes34% of homes

About 257 Lake Forest Dr

How much is 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC is $497,807 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $320,577 to $675,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC last sell?

257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC last sold on Mar 25, 2011 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC?

257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,009 square feet of living space.

When was 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC built?

257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC?

257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC is assigned to Jesse Boyd Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; McCracken Middle School (middle), 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 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC compare to other homes in Spartanburg 29307?

Among the 7,902 homes in Spartanburg 29307, it is worth more than 94% of them ($497,807 against a typical $249,816), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($165 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,009 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1974 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Spartanburg County, it is worth more than 90% 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 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Lake Forest Dr, Spartanburg, SC was $1,976. The county assessed it at $9,927.

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