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$194,988$94 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $175,000 on Apr 28, 2023

85 RIDGE LAKE DR

COLUMBIA, SC 29209
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,072 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.
2,417 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$195K
$184K low$206K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Apr 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,552 (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.$175,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$175,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,000

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.59
83
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
90
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
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.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyRICHLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Patio · 48 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

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.

E
Caughman Road Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Lower Richland High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Hopkins Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Richland School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 29209These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.158

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.39,503
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.752 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°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%

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How this home compares

85 Ridge Lake 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 less than 67% of homes in Richland County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Columbia 29209
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Reflections
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Columbia 29209

What homes are worth in Columbia 29209

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

This home
$64K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Columbia 29209.

How it measures up in Columbia 29209

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 29209.

Estimated value$194,988
CheaperTypical $228,531Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size2,417 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 85 Ridge Lake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReflectionsColumbia 29209Richland County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,98843% of homes35% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9421% of homes10% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,072 ft²81% of homes71% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,417 ft²18% of homes5% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than198037% of homes54% of homes43% of homes

About 85 Ridge Lake Dr

How much is 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC is $194,988 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $184,341 to $205,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC last sell?

85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC last sold on Apr 28, 2023 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC?

85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,072 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC built?

85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC?

85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC is assigned to Caughman Road Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Lower Richland High School (high), rated D-; Hopkins Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Richland School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC compare to other homes in Columbia 29209?

Among the 12,482 homes in Columbia 29209, it is worth more than 35% of them ($194,988 against a typical $228,531), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($94 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,072 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,417 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1980 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Richland 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 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Ridge Lake Dr, Columbia, SC was $1,552. The county assessed it at $175,000.

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