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$51,766$39 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $15,000 on Oct 4, 2017

279 SIMS ST

WHITMIRE, SC 29178
0
Baths
1,344 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$52K
$40K low$64K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Oct 4, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,689 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,531
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,468
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,200

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyNEWBERRY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.DeckPorch · 312 ft²

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.

E
Whitmire Community SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Newberry County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29178These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,078
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,588
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

279 Sims 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Newberry County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Newberry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Whitmire 29178

What homes are worth in Whitmire 29178

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

This home
$26K$426K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Whitmire 29178.

How it measures up in Whitmire 29178

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitmire 29178.

Estimated value$51,766
CheaperTypical $78,941Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$39
CheaperTypical $58Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 279 Sims St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitmire 29178Newberry County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,76628% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3917% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²63% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac3% of homes3% of homes

About 279 Sims St

How much is 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC is $51,766 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $39,534 to $63,998. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC last sell?

279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC last sold on Oct 4, 2017 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC?

279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC has 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

What schools serve 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC?

279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC is assigned to Whitmire Community School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Newberry County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC compare to other homes in Whitmire 29178?

Among the 1,612 homes in Whitmire 29178, it is worth more than 28% of them ($51,766 against a typical $78,941), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($39 against a typical $58), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Newberry County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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