2212 Poor Farm Rd, Effingham, SC, 29541
About This Home
Set on five private acres, this expansive mini-estate offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a truly exceptional setting. With nearly all bedrooms thoughtfully located on the main level, the layout provides both convenience and flexibility for a variety of lifestyles and use cases. Inside, you'll find generously sized living spaces including a large family room perfect for gatherings and a dedicated home office ideal for today's work-from-home needs. Above, extensive floored attic space spans almost the entire home, offering abundant storage for ALL your holiday decorations or future expansion. Step outside to enjoy the full estate experience--featuring an in-ground pool with its own pool house, a separate workshop, and a large barn, making this property ideal for hobbies, potential future entertaining, or even small-scale farming. While almost the entire home needs a deep clean or renovation, the scale, layout, amenities, and price present an incredible canvas to customize a one-of-a-kind estate. Opportunities like this--with acreage, privacy, and so many features--are increasingly hard to find. Come take a look!!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick Veneer/Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Down Draft,Exhaust Fan,Oven,Surface Unit,Trash Compactor
- Laundry features: Wash/Dry Cnctn.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Features
- Central Vacuum,Entrance Foyer,Ceiling Fan(s),Shower,Attic,Walk-In Closet(s),Ceilings 8 Feet,Kitchen Island
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Storm Window(s),Drapes/Curtains,Blinds
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Wood,Tile,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2 Fireplaces,Wood Burning Stove,Den
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,290
- Total interior livable area: 5,290 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0018301120
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Swimming Pool-Chlorine
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Storage,Outdoor Space (Not Screened)
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 5 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Attached,Carport
- Has garage: Yes
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Florence County and South Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| Home Insurance * | $278 | $3,336 |
| Property Taxes | $5 | $60 |
| Electricity | $508 | $6,104 |
| Total | $2,813 | $33,756 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
South Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Listed for sale | $439,000 |
| 2025-12-29 | Sold | $2,500 |
| 2014-04-30 | Sold | $325,000 |
| 2013-08-14 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2012-09-11 | Price change | $359,000 |
| 2012-07-11 | Price change | $379,000 |
| 2012-06-16 | Listed for sale | $389,000 |
| 2010-11-24 | Sold | $155,000 |
| 2005-03-22 | Sold | $205,000 |
| 2002-03-22 | Sold | $378,500 |
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