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$135,143$126 / 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 76How 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
Last sold for $50,000 on Jul 22, 2003

517 CHESTER ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1
Baths
1,076 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$135K
$102K low$168K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jul 22, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,277 (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.$5,313 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,733
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,900

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.0.43
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.Porch · 148 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 · 0.9 mi
E
Clinton Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

517 Chester 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 87% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Older than 84% 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
$49K$782K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$135,143
CheaperTypical $263,463Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 517 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,14319% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12627% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,076 ft²20% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac31% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than196222% of homes16% of homes

About 517 Chester St

How much is 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC is $135,143 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $102,209 to $168,077. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC last sold on Jul 22, 2003 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC?

517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC has 1 bathrooms, 1,076 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC built?

517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC?

517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC is assigned to A. R. Rucker Middle School (middle), rated D+; Clinton Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lancaster High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 19% of them ($135,143 against a typical $263,463), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($126 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,076 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.83 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1962 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 13% 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 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Chester St, Lancaster, SC was $2,277. The county assessed it at $5,313.

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