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Last sold for $69,300 on Mar 22, 2016

493 S RAILROAD AVE

RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472
0
Baths
1,960 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$69,300 · Mar 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$478 (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.$742 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$742
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$742
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,000

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.
36
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
88
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
87
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
34
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyDorchester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Clay Hill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.7 mi
H
Woodland High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.2 mi

District: Dorchester School District 4

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.Yes

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 S Railroad Ave 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 82% 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.

Living area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 493 S Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgeville 29472Dorchester County
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²60% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac21% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than199746% of homes42% of homes

About 493 S Railroad Ave

When did 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC last sell?

493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC last sold on Mar 22, 2016 for $69,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC?

493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC has 1,960 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC built?

493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC?

493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC is assigned to Clay Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Woodland Middle School (middle); Woodland High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Dorchester School District 4. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC compare to other homes in Ridgeville 29472?

Among the 3,208 homes in Ridgeville 29472, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1997 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC?

The 2022 property tax bill for 493 S Railroad Ave, Ridgeville, SC was $478. The county assessed it at $742.

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