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$186,594$185 / 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 90How 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

487 WATEREE ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1
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.
1.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$187K
$168K low$205K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$517 (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.$5,041 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$721
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,384
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Deck · 156 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
A. R. Rucker Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Buford Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
H
Buford High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Lancaster County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29720These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.61,762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,612
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,134
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

487 Wateree 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 29720

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

This home
$51K$771K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Lancaster 29720.

How it measures up in Lancaster 29720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 29720.

Estimated value$186,594
CheaperTypical $263,996Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size1.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 487 Wateree St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$186,59432% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18567% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²16% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.58 ac69% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than198044% of homes32% of homes

About 487 Wateree St

How much is 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC is $186,594 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $167,902 to $205,286. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC?

487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC has 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 1.58-acre lot.

When was 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC built?

487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC?

487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC is assigned to A. R. Rucker Middle School (middle), rated D+; Buford Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Buford High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 32% of them ($186,594 against a typical $263,996), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($185 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (1.58 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1980 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 21% 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 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC was $517. The county assessed it at $5,041.

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