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$167,738$140 / 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 86How 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

502 WATEREE ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
2
Baths
1,197 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$168K
$145K low$191K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$761 (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.$5,207 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$669
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,538
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,528
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
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 · 144 ft²Porch · 76 ft²

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 · 2.9 mi
E
Buford Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 mi
H
Buford High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 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

502 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 82% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 65% 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 27% 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$167,738
CheaperTypical $263,996Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,197 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 502 Wateree St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$167,73827% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14035% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,197 ft²28% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac54% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than198448% of homes35% of homes

About 502 Wateree St

How much is 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC is $167,738 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $144,765 to $190,711. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

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

How big is 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC?

502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC has 2 bathrooms, 1,197 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC built?

502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC?

502 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 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 27% of them ($167,738 against a typical $263,996), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($140 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,197 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1984 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 18% 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 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Wateree St, Lancaster, SC was $761. The county assessed it at $5,207.

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