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$346,710$205 / 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 93How 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

257 SCHOOL ST

RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,695 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.
1.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$347K
$323K low$370K 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.$246,710
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$197,368
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.28%
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.$100,000
SUNTRUST BANK NA · E · recorded Dec 6, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$771 (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.$12,478 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,957
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,521
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,478
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,937

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.Ranch
CountyDorchester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.76
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Clay Hill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.5 mi
H
Woodland High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 mi

District: Dorchester School District 4

Neighborhood · ZIP 29472These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.392

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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

257 School 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Dorchester County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Dorchester County

What homes are worth in Ridgeville 29472

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

This home
$110K$968K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Ridgeville 29472.

How it measures up in Ridgeville 29472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgeville 29472.

Estimated value$346,710
CheaperTypical $390,508Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,695 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1.76 ac
SmallerTypical 1.45 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 257 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgeville 29472Dorchester County
Estimated valuepricier than$346,71039% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20544% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,695 ft²45% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.76 ac55% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than197212% of homes7% of homes

About 257 School St

How much is 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC is $346,710 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $323,056 to $370,364. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC?

257 School St, Ridgeville, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,695 square feet of living space and a 1.76-acre lot.

When was 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC built?

257 School St, Ridgeville, SC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC?

257 School St, Ridgeville, SC is assigned to Clay Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Woodland Middle School (middle); Woodland High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Dorchester School District 4. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC compare to other homes in Ridgeville 29472?

Among the 3,208 homes in Ridgeville 29472, it is worth more than 39% of them ($346,710 against a typical $390,508), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($205 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,695 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1.76 ac against a typical 1.45 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1972 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Dorchester County, it is worth more than 39% 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 School St, Ridgeville, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 School St, Ridgeville, SC was $771. The county assessed it at $12,478.

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