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$61,729$47 / 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 85How 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

521 MERRITT AVE

RIDGE SPRING, SC 29129
1
Baths
1,300 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.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$62K
$52K low$71K 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.$61,729
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$49,383

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,334 (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.$3,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountySaluda
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 0.2 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 · 2.8 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

521 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 93% of homes in Saluda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Saluda County
  • Older than 77% 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$660K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$61,729
CheaperTypical $108,102Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $97Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,361 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 521 Merritt Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidge Spring 29129Saluda County
Estimated valuepricier than$61,72922% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4710% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²46% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197023% of homes28% of homes

About 521 Merritt Ave

How much is 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC is $61,729 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $52,450 to $71,008. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC last sell?

521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC last sold on May 12, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC has 1 bathrooms and 1,300 square feet of living space.

When was 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC built?

521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

521 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 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC compare to other homes in Ridge Spring 29129?

Among the 1,796 homes in Ridge Spring 29129, it is worth more than 22% of them ($61,729 against a typical $108,102), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($47 against a typical $97), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,361 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1970 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Saluda County, it is worth more than 7% 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 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC was $1,334. The county assessed it at $3,150.

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