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$161,500$173 / 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 92How 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 $119,000 on Dec 15, 2025

705 SUMTER ST

LANCASTER, SC 29720
1
Baths
936 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.
31 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.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Nov 4, 2025.

Valuation

$162K
$148K low$175K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$119,000 · Dec 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,177 (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.$6,092 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,892
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.31.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Porch · 72 ft²

Transaction History(12)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
A. R. Rucker Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

705 Sumter 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 82% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lancaster County

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
$46K$798K

This home is worth more than 26% 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$161,500
CheaperTypical $260,927Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 705 Sumter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,50026% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17360% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²9% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than31 ac93% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes10% of homes

About 705 Sumter St

How much is 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC is $161,500 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $148,031 to $174,969. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC last sell?

705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC last sold on Dec 15, 2025 for $119,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC?

705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC has 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 31.00-acre lot.

When was 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC built?

705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC?

705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC is assigned to Clinton Elementary School (elementary); A. R. Rucker Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lancaster High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,939 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 26% of them ($161,500 against a typical $260,927), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($173 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 9% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (31 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 18% 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 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Sumter St, Lancaster, SC was $1,177. The county assessed it at $6,092.

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