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$89,774$89 / 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 81How 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

280 RUSTON LN

SMOAKS, SC 29481
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,008 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$90K
$72K low$107K 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.$89,774
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$71,819

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$93 (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.$4,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColleton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space

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

E
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.3 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.6 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 14.7 mi

District: Colleton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29481These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.252

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,676
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,959
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,812
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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%

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

280 Ruston Ln 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 86% of homes in Colleton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Colleton County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Colleton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Smoaks 29481
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Smoaks 29481

What homes are worth in Smoaks 29481

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

This home
$30K$518K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Smoaks 29481.

How it measures up in Smoaks 29481

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smoaks 29481.

Estimated value$89,774
CheaperTypical $106,029Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 280 Ruston Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmoaks 29481Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,77438% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8956% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²30% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac14% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than199980% of homes76% of homes

About 280 Ruston Ln

How much is 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC is $89,774 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $72,296 to $107,252. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC last sell?

280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC last sold on Jul 3, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC?

280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC built?

280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC?

280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC is assigned to Bells Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Colleton County High School (high), rated D; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC compare to other homes in Smoaks 29481?

Among the 1,083 homes in Smoaks 29481, it is worth more than 38% of them ($89,774 against a typical $106,029), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($89 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1999 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 14% 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 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Ruston Ln, Smoaks, SC was $93. The county assessed it at $4,500.

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