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$431,869$129 / 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

172 RUTH DR

GAFFNEY, SC 29341
0
Baths
3,350 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.
4.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$432K
$410K low$453K high
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.$164,250
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$131,400
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.63%
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.$267,619
A&D MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Mar 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,174 (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.$17,880 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$298,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Grassy Pond Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.8 mi
H
Gaffney High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Gaffney Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Cherokee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29341These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.93%
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.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.224 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,524
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.61%

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

172 Ruth 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Gaffney 29341
  • Among the largest homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Gaffney 29341

What homes are worth in Gaffney 29341

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

This home
$54K$614K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Gaffney 29341.

How it measures up in Gaffney 29341

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaffney 29341.

Estimated value$431,869
CheaperTypical $243,529Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area3,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,557 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size4.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 172 Ruth Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaffney 29341Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$431,86992% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12934% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than3,350 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4.17 ac86% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than199355% of homes61% of homes

About 172 Ruth Dr

How much is 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC is $431,869 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $410,279 to $453,459. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC last sell?

172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC last sold on Feb 5, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC?

172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC has 3,350 square feet of living space and a 4.17-acre lot.

When was 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC built?

172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC?

172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC is assigned to Grassy Pond Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Gaffney High School (high), rated D+; Gaffney Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Cherokee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC compare to other homes in Gaffney 29341?

Among the 7,506 homes in Gaffney 29341, it is worth more than 92% of them ($431,869 against a typical $243,529), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($129 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,350 ft² against a typical 1,557 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (4.17 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1993 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 94% 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 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC was $6,174. The county assessed it at $17,880.

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