Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential - Vacant LandResidential

493 HIGHWAY 61

RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472
0
Baths
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$533 (2022)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,511 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,511
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,511
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,000

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.49
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
86
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
82
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
49
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyDorchester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
East Edisto Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
E
Sand Hill Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.7 mi
H
Ashley Ridge High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Dorchester School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 29472These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.392

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

493 Highway 61 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Dorchester County

How it measures up in Ridgeville 29472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgeville 29472.

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.42 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

How 493 Highway 61 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgeville 29472Dorchester County
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac46% of homes91% of homes

About 493 Highway 61

When did 493 Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC last sell?

493 Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC last sold on Nov 9, 1937, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 493 Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC?

493 Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC is assigned to East Edisto Middle School (middle), rated B; Sand Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ashley Ridge High School (high), rated A. All sit in Dorchester School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 493 Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC?

The 2022 property tax bill for 493 Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC was $533. The county assessed it at $1,511.

Closest homes

More homes in Ridgeville 29472

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 493 Highway 61 on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map