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$165,993$152 / 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
Last sold for $130,000 on Sep 2, 2021

305 MERLOT PL

AIKEN, SC 29803
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,092 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$166K
$155K low$177K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Sep 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,004 (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.$5,251 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,691
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,270

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyAiken
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
South Aiken High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Kennedy Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Chukker Creek Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Aiken County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29803These 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.84
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 100.116

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.43,062
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,730
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,750
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°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.64%

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How this home compares

305 Merlot Pl 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 79% of homes in Aiken 29803
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Aiken County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Aiken 29803
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Aiken 29803

What homes are worth in Aiken 29803

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

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$29K$998K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Aiken 29803.

How it measures up in Aiken 29803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aiken 29803.

Estimated value$165,993
CheaperTypical $292,281Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,936 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 305 Merlot Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAiken 29803Aiken County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,99321% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15240% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²12% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac77% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than199449% of homes58% of homes

About 305 Merlot Pl

How much is 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC is $165,993 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $154,810 to $177,176. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC last sell?

305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC last sold on Sep 2, 2021 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC?

305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,092 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC built?

305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC?

305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC is assigned to South Aiken High School (high), rated B-; Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated C; Chukker Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Aiken County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC compare to other homes in Aiken 29803?

Among the 22,110 homes in Aiken 29803, it is worth more than 21% of them ($165,993 against a typical $292,281), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($152 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,936 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1994 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Aiken County, it is worth more than 44% 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 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Merlot Pl, Aiken, SC was $2,004. The county assessed it at $5,251.

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