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$214,504$214 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Apr 21, 2026

897 FORDING ISLAND RD

BLUFFTON, SC 29910
Building report
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,001 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.
2005
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

$215K
$199K low$230K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Apr 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$312 (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.$2,250 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyBEAUFORT
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

Transaction History(6)

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
River Ridge AcademyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
May River High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Beaufort County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29910These 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.58
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 100.107

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,449
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.427 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,493
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,092
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

897 Fording Island 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 94% of homes in Bluffton 29910
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Beaufort County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Bluffton 29910
  • Older than 86% of homes in Baynard Park

What homes are worth in Bluffton 29910

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

This home
$162K$3.9M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Bluffton 29910.

How it measures up in Bluffton 29910

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bluffton 29910.

Estimated value$214,504
CheaperTypical $514,936Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,143 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 897 Fording Island Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaynard ParkBluffton 29910Beaufort County
Estimated valuepricier than$214,50416% of homes6% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21418% of homes20% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,001 ft²16% of homes6% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than200514% of homes48% of homes73% of homes

About 897 Fording Island Rd

How much is 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC is $214,504 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $199,328 to $229,680. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC last sell?

897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC last sold on Apr 21, 2026 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC?

897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC has 2 bedrooms and 1,001 square feet of living space.

When was 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC built?

897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC?

897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC is assigned to River Ridge Academy (elementary), rated A-; May River High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Beaufort County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC compare to other homes in Bluffton 29910?

Among the 21,585 homes in Bluffton 29910, it is worth more than 6% of them ($214,504 against a typical $514,936), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($214 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,001 ft² against a typical 2,143 ft²) and it is newer than 48% of them (2005 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Beaufort County, it is worth more than 8% 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 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC was $312. The county assessed it at $2,250.

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