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$208,789$156 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $185,000 on Feb 9, 2024

261 CALIFORNIA AVE

SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,336 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.
0.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$209K
$197K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Feb 9, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,648 (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.$11,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,050
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,000

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.7 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
CountySpartanburg
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.None
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.No Garage
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 · 260 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Drayton Mills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Spartanburg High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
McCracken Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Spartanburg School District 7

Neighborhood · ZIP 29303These 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.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,142
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.985 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,329
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,664
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

261 California 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 69% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Spartanburg 29303
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Spartanburg 29303
  • Older than 86% of homes in Spartanburg County

What homes are worth in Spartanburg 29303

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

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$59K$404K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Spartanburg 29303.

How it measures up in Spartanburg 29303

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spartanburg 29303.

Estimated value$208,789
CheaperTypical $174,499Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,269 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 261 California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpartanburg 29303Spartanburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,78963% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15676% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,336 ft²56% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac84% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195024% of homes14% of homes

About 261 California Ave

How much is 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC is $208,789 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $196,787 to $220,791. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC last sell?

261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC last sold on Feb 9, 2024 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC?

261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,336 square feet of living space.

When was 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC built?

261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC?

261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC is assigned to Drayton Mills Elementary School (elementary); Spartanburg High School (high), rated C-; McCracken Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Spartanburg School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC compare to other homes in Spartanburg 29303?

Among the 8,927 homes in Spartanburg 29303, it is worth more than 63% of them ($208,789 against a typical $174,499), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($156 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,336 ft² against a typical 1,269 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.87 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1950 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Spartanburg County, it is worth more than 31% 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 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 California Ave, Spartanburg, SC was $4,648. The county assessed it at $11,100.

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