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$38,315$48 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

259 INDEPENDENCE AVE

LAKE CITY, SC 29560
3
Beds
1
Baths
800 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$38K
$32K low$45K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$758 (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.$1,164 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$258
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$906
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,141

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.22
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
35
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyFLORENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Ronald E. Mcnair Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Lake City High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Lake City Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.1 mi

District: Florence School District 3

Neighborhood · ZIP 29560These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.328

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.12,973
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.81 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,634
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,759
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

259 Independence Ave 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 97% of homes in Florence County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Florence County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Florence County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Florence County

What homes are worth in Lake City 29560

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

This home
$22K$446K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Lake City 29560.

How it measures up in Lake City 29560

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake City 29560.

Estimated value$38,315
CheaperTypical $110,240Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$48
CheaperTypical $80Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,431 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 259 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake City 29560Florence County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,3158% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4817% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than800 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac42% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than193616% of homes4% of homes

About 259 Independence Ave

How much is 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC is $38,315 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $31,921 to $44,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC last sell?

259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC?

259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 800 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC built?

259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC?

259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC is assigned to Ronald E. Mcnair Junior High School (middle), rated C; Lake City High School (high), rated F; Lake City Early Childhood Center (elementary). All sit in Florence School District 3. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC compare to other homes in Lake City 29560?

Among the 5,093 homes in Lake City 29560, it is worth more than 8% of them ($38,315 against a typical $110,240), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($48 against a typical $80), it is bigger than 6% of them (800 ft² against a typical 1,431 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1936 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Florence County, it is worth more than 3% 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 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Independence Ave, Lake City, SC was $758. The county assessed it at $1,164.

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