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$37,385$30 / 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 85How 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

281 SHORTWOOD ST

SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,232 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$37K
$32K low$43K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$988 (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.$2,615 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$343
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,272
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,615
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySpartanburg
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.Central
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 · 147 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Arcadia Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Fairforest Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Dorman High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 mi

District: Spartanburg School District 6

Neighborhood · ZIP 29301These 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.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
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.40,489
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,417 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,147
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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 Shortwood 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Spartanburg 29301
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Spartanburg 29301
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Spartanburg 29301

What homes are worth in Spartanburg 29301

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

This home
$61K$675K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Spartanburg 29301.

How it measures up in Spartanburg 29301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spartanburg 29301.

Estimated value$37,385
CheaperTypical $213,952Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$30
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 281 Shortwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpartanburg 29301Spartanburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$37,385almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²30% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac37% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than19418% of homes9% of homes

About 281 Shortwood St

How much is 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC is $37,385 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $31,690 to $43,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC?

281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC built?

281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC?

281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC is assigned to Arcadia Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fairforest Middle School (middle), rated D-; Dorman High School (high), rated B. All sit in Spartanburg School District 6. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC compare to other homes in Spartanburg 29301?

Among the 11,921 homes in Spartanburg 29301, it is worth more than almost none of them ($37,385 against a typical $213,952), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($30 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1941 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Spartanburg County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Shortwood St, Spartanburg, SC was $988. The county assessed it at $2,615.

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