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$187,400$155 / 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 Dec 13, 2021

97 ACADEMY ST

STARTEX, SC 29377
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,206 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$187K
$179K low$195K 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 · Dec 13, 2021
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.$30,835
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$24,668
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.89%
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.$156,565
HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP · recorded Dec 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,568 (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.$6,296 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$792
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,504
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,296
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySpartanburg
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.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 217 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Wellford Academy of Science and TechnologyD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
James F. Byrnes High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.7 mi
M
D. R. Hill Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.9 mi

District: Spartanburg School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 29377These 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.89
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 100.93

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.479
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.761 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,614
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49,147
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

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

97 Academy 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 more than 82% of homes in Startex 29377
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Startex 29377
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Spartanburg County
  • Among the oldest homes in Spartanburg County

What homes are worth in Startex 29377

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

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$48K$274K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Startex 29377.

How it measures up in Startex 29377

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Startex 29377.

Estimated value$187,400
CheaperTypical $124,107Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,206 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,148 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 97 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStartex 29377Spartanburg County
Estimated valuepricier than$187,40082% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15588% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,206 ft²54% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac57% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than190529% of homesalmost no homes

About 97 Academy St

How much is 97 Academy St, Startex, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Academy St, Startex, SC is $187,400 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $179,475 to $195,325. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Academy St, Startex, SC last sell?

97 Academy St, Startex, SC last sold on Dec 13, 2021 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 97 Academy St, Startex, SC?

97 Academy St, Startex, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,206 square feet of living space.

When was 97 Academy St, Startex, SC built?

97 Academy St, Startex, SC was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 97 Academy St, Startex, SC?

97 Academy St, Startex, SC is assigned to Wellford Academy of Science and Technology (elementary), rated D+; James F. Byrnes High School (high), rated A-; D. R. Hill Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Spartanburg School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Academy St, Startex, SC compare to other homes in Startex 29377?

Among the 426 homes in Startex 29377, it is worth more than 82% of them ($187,400 against a typical $124,107), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($155 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,206 ft² against a typical 1,148 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1905 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Spartanburg County, it is worth more than 24% 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 97 Academy St, Startex, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Academy St, Startex, SC was $1,568. The county assessed it at $6,296.

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