Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $2,500 on Dec 21, 2023

522 MERRITT AVE

RIDGE SPRING, SC 29129
1
Baths
1,400 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.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,500 · Dec 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$119 (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.$5,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySaluda
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

522 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.

  • Older than 93% 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.

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 522 Merritt Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidge Spring 29129Saluda County
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²51% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than19357% of homes7% of homes

About 522 Merritt Ave

When did 522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC last sell?

522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC last sold on Dec 21, 2023 for $2,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC has 1 bathrooms and 1,400 square feet of living space.

When was 522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC built?

522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

What schools serve 522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

522 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 522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC compare to other homes in Ridge Spring 29129?

Among the 1,781 homes in Ridge Spring 29129, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1935 against a typical 1989). 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 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, SC was $119. The county assessed it at $5,460.

Closest homes

More homes in Ridge Spring 29129

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 522 Merritt Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map