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$50,999
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 42How 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

491 WHITES RD

GAFFNEY, SC 29340
0
Baths
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$51K
$22K low$80K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$973 (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.$7,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,000

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
83
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56

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
Draytonville Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
John E. Ewing Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Gaffney High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi

District: Cherokee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29340These 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.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,363
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

491 Whites 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 less than 97% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Gaffney 29340

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

This home
$41K$480K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Gaffney 29340.

How it measures up in Gaffney 29340

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaffney 29340.

Estimated value$50,999
CheaperTypical $155,811Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

How 491 Whites Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaffney 29340Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,9995% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac44% of homes29% of homes

About 491 Whites Rd

How much is 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC is $50,999 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $21,565 to $80,433. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC last sell?

491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC last sold on Oct 27, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC?

491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC is assigned to Draytonville Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; John E. Ewing Middle School (middle), rated D-; Gaffney High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Cherokee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC compare to other homes in Gaffney 29340?

Among the 8,040 homes in Gaffney 29340, it is worth more than 5% of them ($50,999 against a typical $155,811) and its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.71 ac). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 3% 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 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Whites Rd, Gaffney, SC was $973. The county assessed it at $7,400.

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