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Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant LandAgriculture / Farming
Last sold for $24,682 on Mar 23, 1993

MERRIEL RD

RUFFIN, SC 29475
0
Baths
65.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,682 · Mar 23, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$210 (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.$15,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,400

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.119 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant Land
CountyColleton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.65.80
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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 · 1.7 mi
H
Colleton County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.4 mi
M
Colleton County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 12.5 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.Absentee owner
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

Merriel Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Colleton County

How it measures up in Ruffin 29475

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

Lot size65.8 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How Merriel Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffin 29475Colleton County
Lot sizebigger than65.8 ac95% of homes97% of homes

About Merriel Rd

When did Merriel Rd, Ruffin, SC last sell?

Merriel Rd, Ruffin, SC last sold on Mar 23, 1993 for $24,682, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Merriel Rd, Ruffin, SC?

Merriel Rd, 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.

What are the property taxes on Merriel Rd, Ruffin, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Merriel Rd, Ruffin, SC was $210. The county assessed it at $15,000.

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