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$38,227$34 / 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

553 LAWSON ST

FLORENCE, SC 29501
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,113 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$38K
$31K low$45K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$620 (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.$1,330 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$148
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,182
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,267

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.20
52
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
22
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyFLORENCE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Briggs Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
West Florence High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Sneed Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Florence School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 29501These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.200

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.46,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.857 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,907
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,284
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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

553 Lawson 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Florence 29501
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Florence 29501
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Florence 29501
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Florence County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Florence County

What homes are worth in Florence 29501

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

This home
$35K$729K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Florence 29501.

How it measures up in Florence 29501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Florence 29501.

Estimated value$38,227
CheaperTypical $228,232Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$34
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,113 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,749 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 553 Lawson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlorence 29501Florence County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,2272% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$342% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,113 ft²13% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac13% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195015% of homes12% of homes

About 553 Lawson St

How much is 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC is $38,227 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $31,243 to $45,211. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC last sell?

553 Lawson St, Florence, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC?

553 Lawson St, Florence, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,113 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC built?

553 Lawson St, Florence, SC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC?

553 Lawson St, Florence, SC is assigned to Briggs Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; West Florence High School (high), rated B+; Sneed Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Florence School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC compare to other homes in Florence 29501?

Among the 17,326 homes in Florence 29501, it is worth more than 2% of them ($38,227 against a typical $228,232), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($34 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,113 ft² against a typical 1,749 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1950 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Florence County, it is worth more than 3% 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 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Lawson St, Florence, SC was $620. The county assessed it at $1,330.

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