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Single Family ResidenceResidential
$620,819$150 / 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 93How 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 $613,979 on Nov 22, 2024

5522 SOFT SHELL DR

LANCASTER, SC 29720
0
Baths
4,152 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.

Valuation

$621K
$580K low$662K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$613,979 · Nov 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,892 (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.$23,772 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,772
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$594,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Indian Land High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Indian Land Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi
E
Van Wyck Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.5 mi

District: Lancaster County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29720These 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.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,612
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,134
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

5522 Soft Shell Dr 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 more than 95% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Among the largest homes in Lancaster 29720

What homes are worth in Lancaster 29720

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

This home
$50K$786K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Lancaster 29720.

How it measures up in Lancaster 29720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 29720.

Estimated value$620,819
CheaperTypical $264,270Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area4,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 5522 Soft Shell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$620,81995% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15040% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than4,152 ft²almost all homes97% of homes

About 5522 Soft Shell Dr

How much is 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC is $620,819 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $579,852 to $661,786. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC last sell?

5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC last sold on Nov 22, 2024 for $613,979, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC?

5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC is assigned to Indian Land High School (high), rated A-; Indian Land Middle School (middle), rated C-; Van Wyck Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 95% of them ($620,819 against a typical $264,270), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($150 against a typical $163) and it is bigger than almost all of them (4,152 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 84% 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 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5522 Soft Shell Dr, Lancaster, SC was $4,892. The county assessed it at $23,772.

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