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$221,410
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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $180,000 on Jan 5, 2018

494 DECOMPRESSION DR

SALEM, SC 29676
0
Baths
19.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$221K
$161K low$282K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Jan 5, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$221,410
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$177,128

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28 (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.$6,706 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,706
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,706
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,640

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.59 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Rural Residence
CountyOconee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.93
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.

E
Tamassee-Salem Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.2 mi
H
Wahalla High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 mi
M
Wahalla Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.1 mi

District: Oconee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29676These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,499
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,477
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.67 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

494 Decompression Dr 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 82% of homes in Salem 29676
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Salem 29676

What homes are worth in Salem 29676

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

This home
$68K$3.8M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Salem 29676.

How it measures up in Salem 29676

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 29676.

Estimated value$221,410
CheaperTypical $607,024Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size19.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 494 Decompression Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 29676Oconee County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,41018% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than19.93 ac96% of homes95% of homes

About 494 Decompression Dr

How much is 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC is $221,410 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $161,106 to $281,714. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC last sell?

494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC last sold on Jan 5, 2018 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC?

494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC is assigned to Tamassee-Salem Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Wahalla High School (high), rated C+; Wahalla Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Oconee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC compare to other homes in Salem 29676?

Among the 4,377 homes in Salem 29676, it is worth more than 18% of them ($221,410 against a typical $607,024) and its lot is bigger than 96% of them (19.93 ac against a typical 0.78 ac). Measured against all of Oconee County, it is worth more than 38% 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 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Decompression Dr, Salem, SC was $28. The county assessed it at $6,706.

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