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$306,406$159 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $110,000 on Jun 17, 2013

938 FOREST DR

LANCASTER, SC 29720
2
Baths
1,925 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.
1.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$306K
$291K low$322K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Jun 17, 2013
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.$91,406
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$73,125
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.73%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$205,000
FOUNDERS FCU · recorded Jul 7, 2025
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$10,000
FOUNDERS FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,491 (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.$7,705 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,337
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,368
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,100

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.1966
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.61
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 192 ft²

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.

H
Lancaster High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
North Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Buford Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

938 Forest 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 less per square foot than 69% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Lancaster 29720
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 87% 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
$52K$796K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$306,406
CheaperTypical $265,691Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,925 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.82 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 938 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 29720Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,40659% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15946% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,925 ft²68% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.61 ac69% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195617% of homes13% of homes

About 938 Forest Dr

How much is 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC is $306,406 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $290,931 to $321,881. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC last sell?

938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC last sold on Jun 17, 2013 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC?

938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC has 2 bathrooms, 1,925 square feet of living space and a 1.61-acre lot.

When was 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC built?

938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC?

938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC is assigned to Lancaster High School (high), rated D-; North Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Buford Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Lancaster County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC compare to other homes in Lancaster 29720?

Among the 23,940 homes in Lancaster 29720, it is worth more than 59% of them ($306,406 against a typical $265,691), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($159 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,925 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (1.61 ac against a typical 0.82 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1956 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 41% 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 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Forest Dr, Lancaster, SC was $1,491. The county assessed it at $7,705.

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