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278 PLACID VALLEY RD

GASTON, SC 29053
0
Baths
4.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,054 (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.$2,016 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,016
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,600

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.17 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLEXINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 6.2 mi
H
Swansea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

278 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Lexington County

How it measures up in Gaston 29053

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

Lot size4.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

How 278 Placid Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaston 29053Lexington County
Lot sizebigger than4.2 ac90% of homes92% of homes

About 278 Placid Valley Rd

When did 278 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC last sell?

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

What schools serve 278 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC?

278 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.

What are the property taxes on 278 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Placid Valley Rd, Gaston, SC was $1,054. The county assessed it at $2,016.

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