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$230,000$173 / 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 93How 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

522 MCDOWELL DR

CHESTER, SC 29706
0
Baths
1,326 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$230K
$214K low$246K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$452 (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.$5,620 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyCHESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 196 ft²

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

H
Chester Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Chester Park School Elementary of InquiryC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Chester Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Chester County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29706These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,682
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,716
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,246
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

522 Mcdowell Dr 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 87% of homes in Chester 29706
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Chester 29706
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Chester County

What homes are worth in Chester 29706

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

This home
$31K$462K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Chester 29706.

How it measures up in Chester 29706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 29706.

Estimated value$230,000
CheaperTypical $104,442Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

How 522 Mcdowell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 29706Chester County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,00087% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17393% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,326 ft²49% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac29% of homes23% of homes

About 522 Mcdowell Dr

How much is 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC is $230,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $214,042 to $245,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC last sell?

522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC last sold on Dec 23, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC?

522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC has 1,326 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

What schools serve 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC?

522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC is assigned to Chester Senior High School (high), rated D; Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry (elementary), rated C; Chester Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Chester County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC compare to other homes in Chester 29706?

Among the 9,294 homes in Chester 29706, it is worth more than 87% of them ($230,000 against a typical $104,442), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($173 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,326 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.98 ac). Measured against all of Chester County, it is worth more than 80% 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 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Mcdowell Dr, Chester, SC was $452. The county assessed it at $5,620.

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