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$123,390$74 / 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 81How 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

517 MERRITT AVE

RIDGE SPRING, SC 29129
3
Baths
1,669 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.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$123K
$101K low$146K 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.$123,390
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$98,712

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$463 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,660 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$620
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySaluda
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High SchoolD
High · Grades 6–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Aiken County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29129These 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.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.125

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.3,651
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,225
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,469
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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

517 Merritt Ave 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 72% of homes in Saluda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Saluda County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Ridge Spring 29129

What homes are worth in Ridge Spring 29129

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

This home
$24K$656K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Ridge Spring 29129.

How it measures up in Ridge Spring 29129

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridge Spring 29129.

Estimated value$123,390
CheaperTypical $108,425Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,669 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 517 Merritt Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidge Spring 29129Saluda County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,39055% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7429% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,669 ft²63% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than196921% of homes26% of homes

About 517 Merritt Ave

How much is 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC is $123,390 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $100,534 to $146,246. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC last sell?

517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC last sold on Oct 23, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC has 3 bathrooms and 1,669 square feet of living space.

When was 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC built?

517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

What schools serve 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC is assigned to Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle School (middle); Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School (high), rated D. All sit in Aiken County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC compare to other homes in Ridge Spring 29129?

Among the 1,781 homes in Ridge Spring 29129, it is worth more than 55% of them ($123,390 against a typical $108,425), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($74 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,669 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and it is newer than 21% of them (1969 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Saluda County, it is worth more than 28% 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 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

The 2023 property tax bill for 517 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC was $463. The county assessed it at $5,660.

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