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$215,724$157 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

551 RAPIDS RD

COLUMBIA, SC 29212
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,372 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$216K
$206K low$226K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$111,324
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$89,059
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.49%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$104,400
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Jan 17, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$806 (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.$4,867 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,143
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,724
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,696

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.2000
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Leaphart Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Dutch Fork High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.1 mi
M
Dutch Fork Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

551 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 77% of homes in Columbia 29212
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Columbia 29212
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Columbia 29212
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lexington County
  • Newer than 79% 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
$127K$858K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$215,724
CheaperTypical $274,627Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,984 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 551 Rapids Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia 29212Lexington County
Estimated valuepricier than$215,72423% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15771% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,372 ft²15% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac20% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199779% of homes56% of homes

About 551 Rapids Rd

How much is 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC is $215,724 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $205,866 to $225,582. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC last sell?

551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC?

551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,372 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC built?

551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC?

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

How does 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC compare to other homes in Columbia 29212?

Among the 10,735 homes in Columbia 29212, it is worth more than 23% of them ($215,724 against a typical $274,627), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($157 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,372 ft² against a typical 1,984 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1997 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Lexington County, it is worth more than 33% 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 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC was $806. The county assessed it at $4,867.

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