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OFF MARKET

589 Van Exem Rd
Ridgeway, SC 29130

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,899 sqft (on 17.17 acres)

$545,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,090/mo*

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$545,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,090/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,899 sqft

(on 17.17 acres)

Local Information

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Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Lot Size

17.17 acres

Living Area

2,899 sqft

Price/Sqft

$188

Description

OWN THE ANTEBELLUM HOME OF ELIZABETH HAWLEY GASQUE VAN EXEM, SOUTH CAROLINA'S 1ST CONGRESSWOMAN. Back on the market with repairs & updates including foundation work, tree & brush thinning & pruning, new HVAC, new 40 year roof, plumbing & wiring updates, along with major redecorating. The house, with its striking front porch flanked by large columns, contains a 1st floor master suite with full bath & sitting room, formal living & dining rooms, library & kitchen. The kitchen is fully functional with stainless steel appliances (available for sale separately as well as some of the antique furniture). The 1st floor is completed by a spacious family room/sun porch that runs the full length of the building & provides the common access to the grounds & outbuildings. The 2nd floor provides 2 additional bedrooms, full bath & attic storage. Cedar Tree Plantation, built in 1853 set in a very private & secluded area of Ridgeway, SC. In later years Cedar Tree Plantation was also known for its traditional upland bird hunts for Pheasant, & Quail on acres of prime, natural habitat & reopened pasture land. The property consists of the main house, 800 sq ft 2 bedroom cottage & large barn which could be restored for active use along with various outbuildings all set in 17.17 acres of mature trees, fenced pasture, meadows & many ornamental bushes & shrubs. The plantation is an important piece of South Carolina history, available at a very reasonable price.

589 Van Exem Rd, Ridgeway, SC 29130 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,899 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $316,500 on Mar 3, 2020 (6% above the $299,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $545,700, with a rent estimate of $2,310/month.

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Home Details for 589 Van Exem Rd

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.00 Acres

Price History for 589 Van Exem Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/03/2020	$316,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/03/2020 Contract Date 02/21/2020 County Transfer Tax $348 Total Transfer Tax $1,171
12/17/2019	$299,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $24,800 (-8%)
12/04/2019	$324,300	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/30/2019	$299,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/13/2019	$299,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-2%)
08/26/2019	$305,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $16,000 (-5%)
07/20/2019	$321,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (1%)
07/08/2019	$319,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,900 (-3%)
05/23/2019	$329,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $19,100 (-5%)
05/01/2019	$349,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/28/2018	$217,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/28/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/10/2018	$217,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/10/2018 Contract Date 06/30/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/12/2018	$250,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $34,900 (-12%)
05/23/2018	$284,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Ridgeway

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,081
Assessment	$427,350

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 589 Van Exem Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
10016 St Hwy 34, Ridgeway, SC	3.36	Single-Family Home	$255,000	10/17/25	4	2	1,359
1942 Longtown Rd, Ridgeway, SC	3.67	Single-Family Home	$439,000	09/03/25	4	2.5	2,096
8984 State Highway 34 E, Ridgeway, SC	2.37	Single-Family Home	$230,000	01/20/26		-	1,452
1507 Cowhorn Rd, Winnsboro, SC	2.95	Single-Family Home	$328,000	04/22/26		-	2,228
315 Howell Rd, Blythewood, SC	4.54	Single-Family Home	$238,500	10/20/25	3	2	1,644
281 Sutton Rd S, Ridgeway, SC	4.77	Single-Family Home	$260,000	01/29/26	3	2	1,325
614 Scarlet Baby Dr, Blythewood, SC	4.92	Single-Family Home	$361,350	03/20/26	3	2	2,016
500 Leathertree Ln, Blythewood, SC	5.20	Single-Family Home	$361,800	11/26/25	3	3	2,358
679 Scarlet Baby Dr, Blythewood, SC	4.97	Single-Family Home	$335,000	03/09/26	3	2	1,995
730 Stoneridge Rd, Ridgeway, SC	4.75	Single-Family Home	$430,000	04/23/26	3	5	2,949

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What Locals Say about Ridgeway

At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
90 % Say car is needed
89 % Say there's holiday spirit
88 % Say there's wildlife
86 % Say it's quiet
78 % Say parking is easy
73 % Say it's dog friendly
70 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
61 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say people would walk alone at night
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say there are community events
40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
40 % Say there are sidewalks
30 % Say streets are well-lit
15 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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marvinabrown
12y ago
"Excellent area to live in with friendly neighbors. Nice and quiet. Privacy but easy access to Columbia, Fort Jackson and Charlotte via I77. "
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