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$426,179$195 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

281 AUSTIN RD

DONALDS, SC 29638
3
Baths
2,185 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.
17.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$426K
$398K low$454K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,544 (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.$10,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$321,900

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.38 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
CountyAbbeville
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.17.48

Transaction History(1)

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
Cherokee Trail Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Dixie High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Abbeville County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29638These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.4,243
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,453
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,866
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.61%

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How this home compares

281 Austin 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.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in Donalds 29638
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Donalds 29638
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Donalds 29638
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Abbeville County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Donalds 29638

What homes are worth in Donalds 29638

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

This home
$35K$706K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Donalds 29638.

How it measures up in Donalds 29638

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Donalds 29638.

Estimated value$426,179
CheaperTypical $166,069Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area2,185 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size17.48 ac
SmallerTypical 2.96 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 281 Austin Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDonalds 29638Abbeville County
Estimated valuepricier than$426,17991% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19588% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,185 ft²88% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than17.48 ac87% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than201094% of homes93% of homes

About 281 Austin Rd

How much is 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC is $426,179 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $398,002 to $454,356. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC?

281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC has 3 bathrooms, 2,185 square feet of living space and a 17.48-acre lot.

When was 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC built?

281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC was built in 2010, making it 16 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC?

281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC is assigned to Cherokee Trail Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Dixie High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Abbeville County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC compare to other homes in Donalds 29638?

Among the 1,313 homes in Donalds 29638, it is worth more than 91% of them ($426,179 against a typical $166,069), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($195 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,185 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (17.48 ac against a typical 2.96 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2010 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Abbeville County, it is worth more than 89% 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 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Austin Rd, Donalds, SC was $1,544. The county assessed it at $10,570.

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