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$96,122$107 / 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 82How 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 $75,000 on Oct 15, 2021

526 MELTON ST

CHESTER, SC 29706
0
Baths
900 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$96K
$79K low$114K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Oct 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,189 (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.$6,590 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,800

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.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 120 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 · 1.1 mi
E
Chester Park School Elementary of InquiryC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Chester Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

526 Melton St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Chester 29706
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Chester 29706
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% 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.

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$30K$460K

This home is worth more than 46% 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$96,122
CheaperTypical $103,254Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,341 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

How 526 Melton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 29706Chester County
Estimated valuepricier than$96,12246% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10773% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac18% of homes14% of homes

About 526 Melton St

How much is 526 Melton St, Chester, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 Melton St, Chester, SC is $96,122 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $78,576 to $113,668. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 Melton St, Chester, SC last sell?

526 Melton St, Chester, SC last sold on Oct 15, 2021 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 526 Melton St, Chester, SC?

526 Melton St, Chester, SC has 900 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

What schools serve 526 Melton St, Chester, SC?

526 Melton St, 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 526 Melton St, Chester, SC compare to other homes in Chester 29706?

Among the 9,294 homes in Chester 29706, it is worth more than 46% of them ($96,122 against a typical $103,254), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($107 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 11% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,341 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.98 ac). Measured against all of Chester County, it is worth more than 41% 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 526 Melton St, Chester, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Melton St, Chester, SC was $2,189. The county assessed it at $6,590.

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