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$139,915$137 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $101,500 on Dec 19, 2016

579 BACKFIELD RD

WALTERBORO, SC 29488
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,019 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$140K
$123K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$101,500 · Dec 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,272 (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.$101,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,500

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.93 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.Single Family Residence
CountyCOLLETON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 224 ft²Boat access

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
Cottageville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 12.7 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 12.8 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolF
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

579 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 66% of homes in Colleton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Walterboro 29488
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Walterboro 29488
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Walterboro 29488

What homes are worth in Walterboro 29488

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

This home
$34K$658K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$139,915
CheaperTypical $163,040Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,019 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,367 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 579 Backfield Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalterboro 29488Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$139,91542% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13766% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,019 ft²23% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac50% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than199977% of homes74% of homes

About 579 Backfield Rd

How much is 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC is $139,915 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $122,806 to $157,024. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC last sell?

579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC last sold on Dec 19, 2016 for $101,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC?

579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,019 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC built?

579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC?

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

How does 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC compare to other homes in Walterboro 29488?

Among the 11,209 homes in Walterboro 29488, it is worth more than 42% of them ($139,915 against a typical $163,040), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($137 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,019 ft² against a typical 1,367 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1999 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 34% 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 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC was $2,272. The county assessed it at $101,500.

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