Cherokee County property record for 181 Hemlock Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,620 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 13.7 acres (600,692 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,900 (Jun 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $574 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027007-23-3 |
| Primary APN | 027007-23-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Lot Area | 600,692 sqft (13.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 181 HEMLOCK RD |
|---|---|
| City | GAFFNEY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29340-5422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 181 HEMLOCK RD FM BETTY SMILEY PROB TO HOWARD KEEP 4% FOR 2021TY |
| Legal Tract | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SARATT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
181 Hemlock Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 HEMLOCK RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-5422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13T / 722 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001272879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 181 HEMLOCK RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-5422 |
| Document Number | 0001272879 |
| Book / Page | 000127 / 002879 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Hemlock Rd was $574 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of November 20, 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 | $574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,310 Land $440 Building $5,870 | $204,100 Land $57,300 Building $146,800 |
| 2023 | $485.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,310 Land $440 Building $5,870 | $204,100 Land $57,300 Building $146,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Hemlock Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 25, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 181 Hemlock Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 78% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GOUCHER WD (1120004) serves 5,426 people · EPA ID SC1120004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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