Pickens County property record for 153 Academy Dr, Pickens, SC 29671
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1973 |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,500 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Aug 2022 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4171-00-06-4185 |
| Primary APN | 4171-00-06-4185 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 552 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | R0029216 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 4171 00 06 4185 |
| Street Address | 153 ACADEMY DR |
| City | PICKENS |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29671-8439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CONCORD HEIGHTS LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONCORD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SIX MILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Pickens County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Affidavit, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ON Q FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000897 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1926 / 040 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Document Number | 0000005001 |
| Book / Page | 2663 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202405001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 TWIN POND RD, PICKENS, SC 29671 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Property Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Document Number | 0000013178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6197/141 |
| Instrument | 202213178 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 306 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Document Number | 0000000897 |
| Book / Page | 1926 / 040 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $345.95 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 ACADEMY DR, PICKENS, SC 29671-8439 |
| Document Number | 0000000898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800898 |
| Name | ON Q FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
Source: Pickens County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens County |
| Unified School District | Pickens County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,448.00 (+222.49%) | $6,450 (+72.46%) Land $890 Building $5,560 | $190,700 (+103.96%) Land $26,500 Building $164,200 |
| 2024 | $449.00 (+1.58%) | $3,740 (-) Land $520 Building $3,220 | $93,500 (-) Land $13,000 Building $80,500 |
| 2023 | $442.00 (-2%) | $3,740 (-) Land $520 Building $3,220 | $93,500 (-) Land $13,000 Building $80,500 |
| 2022 | $451.00 | $3,740 Land $520 Building $3,220 | $93,500 Land $13,000 Building $80,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 62% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PICKENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT SC3910001 serves 10,263 people · EPA ID SC3910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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