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$230,322$132 / 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 89How 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 $9,640 on May 13, 1997

9717 BELLS HWY

RUFFIN, SC 29475
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,745 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.
9.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$230K
$205K low$256K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,640 · May 13, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,122 (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.$161,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyColleton
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.60
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.3 mi

District: Colleton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29475These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.2,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,994
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,932
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

9717 Bells Hwy 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 69% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Colleton County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Colleton County

What homes are worth in Ruffin 29475

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

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$48K$642K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Ruffin 29475.

How it measures up in Ruffin 29475

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruffin 29475.

Estimated value$230,322
CheaperTypical $159,901Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $111Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,745 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,351 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size9.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 9717 Bells Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffin 29475Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,32269% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13264% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,745 ft²72% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.6 ac77% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199764% of homes65% of homes

About 9717 Bells Hwy

How much is 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC is $230,322 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $204,746 to $255,898. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sell?

9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC last sold on May 13, 1997 for $9,640, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,745 square feet of living space and a 9.60-acre lot.

When was 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC built?

9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC is assigned to Bells Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Colleton County High School (high), rated D; Colleton County Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Colleton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC compare to other homes in Ruffin 29475?

Among the 1,625 homes in Ruffin 29475, it is worth more than 69% of them ($230,322 against a typical $159,901), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($132 against a typical $111), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,745 ft² against a typical 1,351 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (9.6 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1997 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Colleton County, it is worth more than 54% 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 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9717 Bells Hwy, Ruffin, SC was $1,122. The county assessed it at $161,600.

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