Sunset Cottage, ca 1910, the golden era of Aiken's Winter Colony. A time when Whitney Polo Field, the Palmetto Golf Course, The Highland Park Golf Course & Hitchcock Woods were established. Sunset Cottage contributes to the sophistical architectural style of Aiken's Historic District. National Historic Register of Historic Places. Willis Irvin Tudor Revival design with stone & stucco cladding in front and cedar shake siding at back; Tudor arched front porch entry aside an elaborate ornamental stone chimney; brick walled side yard & terrace to complete the house appropriation. Interior design: exquisite arched handcrafted wood doors & arched built-in shelves, arched FP, arched built in DR china cabinets, built-in breakfast bench, great use of kitchen space for gracious cabinetry storage, lodge front room designed to allow two living spaces, front porch is incredibly private, 5 panel wood Br doors w/original hardware found throughout. Tiled baths. Gracious attic storage.
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557 Highland Park Ter, Aiken, SC 29801
3beds
3,334sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1927
0.88 Acres Lot
$590,800 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$2,943 Estimated rent
Home value
$590,800
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven
Features
- Other-See Remarks, Washer/Dryer Connection, Fireplace, Cable Available, Bedroom on 1st Floor, Master Bedroom Downstairs, Air Conditioned
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Attic: Floored, Storage Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,334 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1053503001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aiken
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $715,320
- Annual tax amount: $2,866
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $400,000-5.9%$120/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Sold | $425,000$127/sqft |
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| 8/4/2022 | Contingent | $425,000$127/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000-14.1%$127/sqft |
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| 7/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/2/2022 | Contingent | $495,000$148/sqft |
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| 5/18/2022 | Price change | $495,000-7.6%$148/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $536,000-2.5%$161/sqft |
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| 2/25/2022 | Contingent | $550,000$165/sqft |
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| 2/16/2022 | Price change | $550,000-7.6%$165/sqft |
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| 12/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $595,000$178/sqft |
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| 12/16/2021 | Listing removed | $595,000$178/sqft |
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| 8/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $595,000+4.4%$178/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $570,000$171/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,866 | $28,620 |
| 2024 | $2,866 -0.2% | $28,620 |
| 2023 | $2,872 +189% | $28,620 +113.3% |
| 2022 | $994 -0.2% | $13,420 |
| 2021 | $996 +16.8% | $13,420 +26.6% |
| 2020 | $852 | $10,600 |
| 2019 | -- | $10,600 |
| 2018 | $854 | $10,600 |
| 2017 | $854 +5.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $812 | -- |
| 2015 | $812 +14.1% | -- |
| 2014 | $712 | -- |
| 2013 | $712 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | $6,970 |
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Neighborhood: 29801
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- 7/10Aiken Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
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- South Carolina
- Aiken County
- Aiken
- 29801
- 557 Highland Park Ter