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$208,963$160 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $105,200 on Apr 11, 2013

543 RAPIDS RD

COLUMBIA, SC 29212
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,305 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$209K
$202K low$216K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,200 · Apr 11, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$778 (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.$4,702 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,139
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,563
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,542

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEXINGTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

H
Irmo High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Leaphart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Crossroads Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Lexington School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 29212These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,288
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,061 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,393
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,472
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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.64%

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How this home compares

543 Rapids 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 80% of homes in Columbia 29212
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Columbia 29212
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Columbia 29212
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lexington County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Columbia 29212

What homes are worth in Columbia 29212

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

This home
$131K$855K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Columbia 29212.

How it measures up in Columbia 29212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 29212.

Estimated value$208,963
CheaperTypical $280,051Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,978 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 543 Rapids Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia 29212Lexington County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,96320% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16075% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²13% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac20% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199880% of homes58% of homes

About 543 Rapids Rd

How much is 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC is $208,963 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $202,369 to $215,557. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC last sell?

543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC last sold on Apr 11, 2013 for $105,200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC?

543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,305 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC built?

543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC?

543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC is assigned to Irmo High School (high), rated D; Leaphart Elementary School (elementary); Crossroads Middle School (middle). All sit in Lexington School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC compare to other homes in Columbia 29212?

Among the 10,735 homes in Columbia 29212, it is worth more than 20% of them ($208,963 against a typical $280,051), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($160 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 1,978 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1998 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Lexington County, it is worth more than 31% 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 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC was $778. The county assessed it at $4,702.

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