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$418,133
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 74How 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 SUGAR CREEK RD

BUFFALO, SC 29321
0
Baths
69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$418K
$308K low$529K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$345 (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.$1,140 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$470
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,600

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.65
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
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.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.187 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.69.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Buffalo Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 7.0 mi
M
Sims Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.1 mi
H
Union County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi

District: Union County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29321These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.99

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.2,034
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,880
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.61%

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How this home compares

281 Sugar Creek 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 97% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Buffalo 29321

What homes are worth in Buffalo 29321

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

This home
$36K$535K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Buffalo 29321.

How it measures up in Buffalo 29321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 29321.

Estimated value$418,133
CheaperTypical $129,600Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size69 ac
SmallerTypical 3.3 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 281 Sugar Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 29321Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$418,13395% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than69 ac98% of homes98% of homes

About 281 Sugar Creek Rd

How much is 281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC is $418,133 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $307,621 to $528,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC last sell?

281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC last sold on Oct 23, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC?

281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC is assigned to Buffalo Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Sims Middle School (middle), rated B-; Union County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Union County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC compare to other homes in Buffalo 29321?

Among the 1,293 homes in Buffalo 29321, it is worth more than 95% of them ($418,133 against a typical $129,600) and its lot is bigger than 98% of them (69 ac against a typical 3.3 ac). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 97% 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 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Sugar Creek Rd, Buffalo, SC was $345. The county assessed it at $1,140.

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