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$101,594
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 34How 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 $40,000 on Mar 24, 2016

539 BACKFIELD RD

WALTERBORO, SC 29488
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Baths

Valuation

$102K
$34K low$169K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Mar 24, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$862 (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.$40,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.90 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.97%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyColleton
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.8 mi
E
Cottageville Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 12.8 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.8 mi

District: Colleton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29488These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.273

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.20,437
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.86 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,933
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

539 Backfield Rd 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 79% of homes in Colleton County

What homes are worth in Walterboro 29488

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

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This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Walterboro 29488.

How it measures up in Walterboro 29488

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Walterboro 29488.

Estimated value$101,594
CheaperTypical $169,199Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

How 539 Backfield Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalterboro 29488Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$101,59428% of homes21% of homes

About 539 Backfield Rd

How much is 539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC is $101,594 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $34,178 to $169,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC last sell?

539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC last sold on Mar 24, 2016 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC?

539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC is assigned to Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D; Cottageville Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Colleton County High School (high), rated D. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC was $862. The county assessed it at $40,000.

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