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$564,852$371 / 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 79How 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 $10,000 on Apr 30, 1981

517 DOLPHIN RD

EDISTO ISLAND, SC 29438
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,521 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.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$565K
$447K low$682K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · Apr 30, 1981

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,648 (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.$290,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$290,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$290,000

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.102 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.97%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColleton
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 383 ft²

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

E
Northside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 35.9 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 36.0 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 37.1 mi

District: Colleton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29438These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.239

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.46%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,123
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,241
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,526
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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%

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How this home compares

517 Dolphin Rd 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 84% of homes in Colleton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Colleton County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Edisto Island 29438

What homes are worth in Edisto Island 29438

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

This home
$204K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Edisto Island 29438.

How it measures up in Edisto Island 29438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Edisto Island 29438.

Estimated value$564,852
CheaperTypical $725,109Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$371
CheaperTypical $435Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,521 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,618 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 517 Dolphin Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdisto Island 29438Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$564,85232% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37133% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,521 ft²45% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198431% of homes38% of homes

About 517 Dolphin Rd

How much is 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC is $564,852 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $447,365 to $682,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC last sell?

517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC last sold on Apr 30, 1981 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC?

517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,521 square feet of living space.

When was 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC built?

517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC?

517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC is assigned to Northside Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D; Colleton County High School (high), rated D. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC compare to other homes in Edisto Island 29438?

Among the 3,885 homes in Edisto Island 29438, it is worth more than 32% of them ($564,852 against a typical $725,109), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($371 against a typical $435), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,521 ft² against a typical 1,618 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1984 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 84% 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 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Dolphin Rd, Edisto Island, SC was $5,648. The county assessed it at $290,000.

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