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$117,565$160 / 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 62How 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

579 STRAW POND DR

RUFFIN, SC 29475
3
Beds
1
Baths
737 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.
40.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
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

$118K
$73K low$163K 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.$117,565
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$94,052

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$332 (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.$22,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,100

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.22 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.Rural Residence
CountyColleton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.40.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space

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
Bells Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.3 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.1 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 15.3 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%

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

579 Straw Pond 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 less than 76% of homes in Colleton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Ruffin 29475
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Colleton County
  • Newer than 75% 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.

This home
$51K$651K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$117,565
CheaperTypical $180,116Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area737 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size40.2 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 579 Straw Pond Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffin 29475Colleton County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,56532% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16067% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than737 ft²7% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40.2 ac92% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than199973% of homes75% of homes

About 579 Straw Pond Dr

How much is 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC is $117,565 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $72,629 to $162,501. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC?

579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 737 square feet of living space and a 40.20-acre lot.

When was 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC built?

579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC?

579 Straw Pond Dr, 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 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC compare to other homes in Ruffin 29475?

Among the 1,625 homes in Ruffin 29475, it is worth more than 32% of them ($117,565 against a typical $180,116), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($160 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 7% of them (737 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (40.2 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1999 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Colleton 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 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Straw Pond Dr, Ruffin, SC was $332. The county assessed it at $22,900.

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