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$340,719$134 / 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 91How 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

5160 BELLS HWY

RUFFIN, SC 29475
3
Beds
0
Baths
2,534 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.
2.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$341K
$310K low$372K high
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.$40,719
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$32,575
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.96%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$300,000
MADISON HOWELL FARMS LLC · P · recorded Jan 6, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,436 (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.$254,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColleton
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 900 ft²Patio · 771 ft²

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.

H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi
E
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.7 mi

District: Colleton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29475These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,994
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,932
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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.Owner occupied
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

5160 Bells Hwy 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 more than 82% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Older than 97% of homes in Ruffin 29475

What homes are worth in Ruffin 29475

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

This home
$51K$680K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Ruffin 29475.

How it measures up in Ruffin 29475

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruffin 29475.

Estimated value$340,719
CheaperTypical $180,190Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area2,534 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size2.3 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 5160 Bells Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffin 29475Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$340,71982% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13455% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,534 ft²95% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.3 ac54% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than19383% of homes3% of homes

About 5160 Bells Hwy

How much is 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC is $340,719 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $309,747 to $371,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sell?

5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sold on Mar 31, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2,534 square feet of living space and a 2.30-acre lot.

When was 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC built?

5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC is assigned to Colleton County High School (high), rated D; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D; Bells Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC compare to other homes in Ruffin 29475?

Among the 1,625 homes in Ruffin 29475, it is worth more than 82% of them ($340,719 against a typical $180,190), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($134 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,534 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (2.3 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1938 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 69% 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 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5160 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was $2,436. The county assessed it at $254,800.

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