Pickens County property record for 196 W Hester Dr, Easley, SC 29640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $397 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5100-20-81-5746 |
| Primary APN | 5100-20-81-5746 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 309 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Storage Building | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|
| Account Number | R0021802 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 5100 20 81 5746 |
| Street Address | 196 W HESTER DR |
| City | EASLEY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29640-6627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARIALWOOD LOTS 30 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARIALWOOD |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30,31 31 |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | EASLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
196 W Hester Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1984.
Source: Pickens County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 196 W HESTER DR, EASLEY, SC 29640-6627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Deed Document Number | 000014M783 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 W Hester Dr was $397, down 31.9% from the year before.
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 | $397.00 (-31.9%) | $5,600 (+15.23%) Land $740 Building $4,860 | $233,500 (+92.02%) Land $30,700 Building $202,800 |
| 2024 | $583.00 (+1.39%) | $4,860 (-) Land $640 Building $4,220 | $121,600 (-) Land $16,000 Building $105,600 |
| 2023 | $575.00 (-1.88%) | $4,860 (-) Land $640 Building $4,220 | $121,600 (-) Land $16,000 Building $105,600 |
| 2022 | $586.00 | $4,860 Land $640 Building $4,220 | $121,600 Land $16,000 Building $105,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 W Hester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2017
| 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 196 W Hester Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 42% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | DACUSVILLE-CEDAR ROCK WT CO serves 8,700 people · EPA ID SC3920008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 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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