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$239,778$158 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Aug 12, 2026

897 RIDGEHILL DR

SUMTER, SC 29154
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,519 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$240K
$230K low$250K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Aug 12, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$98,309
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$78,647
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.59%

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,747 (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.$7,880 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,138
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,742
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$131,536

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountySUMTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 220 ft²Outdoor kitchen

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.

H
Sumter High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Bates Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
E
Wilder Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi

District: Sumter County Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29154These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.212

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.91%
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.8.8%
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.27,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.317 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,360
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

897 Ridgehill 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Sumter County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Sumter 29154

What homes are worth in Sumter 29154

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

This home
$74K$449K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Sumter 29154.

How it measures up in Sumter 29154

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sumter 29154.

Estimated value$239,778
CheaperTypical $232,714Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 897 Ridgehill Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSumter 29154Sumter County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,77854% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15890% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,519 ft²43% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac58% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than198535% of homes46% of homes

About 897 Ridgehill Dr

How much is 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC is $239,778 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $229,638 to $249,918. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC last sell?

897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC last sold on Aug 12, 2026 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC?

897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,519 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC built?

897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC?

897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC is assigned to Sumter High School (high), rated C-; Bates Middle School (middle), rated F; Wilder Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Sumter County Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC compare to other homes in Sumter 29154?

Among the 12,702 homes in Sumter 29154, it is worth more than 54% of them ($239,778 against a typical $232,714), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($158 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,519 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1985 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Sumter County, it is worth more than 64% 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 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Ridgehill Dr, Sumter, SC was $2,747. The county assessed it at $7,880.

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