Cherokee County property record for 161 Ruth Dr, Gaffney, SC 29341
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000874-23-3 |
| Primary APN | 000874-23-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0610000058002 00244493 |
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| Street Address | RUTH DR |
| City | GAFFNEY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | RUTH DR LT#22A RHODA SYNDER-MITCHELL $139000 & PAR |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTH DR |
| Legal Lot Number | 22A |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAFFNEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970201 |
161 Ruth Dr, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 RUTH DR, GAFFNEY, SC 29341-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COLTEN MTG |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000991522 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Property Address | 161 RUTH DR, GAFFNEY, SC 29341-3438 |
| Document Number | 0001180536 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN HOME TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 RUTH DR GAFFNEY SC 293413438, GAFFNEY, SC 29341-3438 |
| Document Number | 0001180536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000118/000536 |
| Instrument | 6098 |
| Name | COLTEN MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | CENTENNIAL, CO 80111 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 RUTH DR, GAFFNEY, SC 29341-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000991522 |
| Book / Page | 000099 / 001522 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $514.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Ruth Dr was $13 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100 Land $100 | $2,500 Land $2,500 |
| 2023 | $11.00 | $100 Land $100 | $2,500 Land $2,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Ruth Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 25, 2016 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 161 Ruth Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 86% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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