Pickens County property record for 242 Laurel Valley Rd, Sunset, SC 29685
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jun 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $2,514 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4157-04-73-5885 |
| Primary APN | 4157-04-73-5885 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Single |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 261 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | R0023896 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 4157 04 73 5885 |
| Street Address | 242 LAUREL VALLEY RD |
| City | SUNSET |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29685-2910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT END LAUREL VALLEY RD S/SIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | SM CASSEL |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH PICKENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
242 Laurel Valley Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 1992.
Source: Pickens County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1658 PARKSIDE CIR, NICEVILLE, FL 32578-8706 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000016927 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Property Address | 242 LAUREL VALLEY RD, SUNSET, SC 29685-2910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1658 PARKSIDE CIR, NICEVILLE, FL 32578-8706 |
| Document Number | 0000015078 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5966/344 |
| Instrument | 202115078 |
| Name | PICKENS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN FA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PICKENS, SC 29671 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Laurel Valley Rd was $2,514, down 34% 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 | $2,514.00 (-33.98%) | $11,190 (+15.01%) Land $2,270 Building $8,920 | $246,400 (+51.91%) Land $50,000 Building $196,400 |
| 2024 | $3,808.00 (+63.36%) | $9,730 (-) Land $2,400 Building $7,330 | $162,200 (-) Land $40,000 Building $122,200 |
| 2023 | $2,331.00 | $9,730 (-) Land $2,400 Building $7,330 | $162,200 (-) Land $40,000 Building $122,200 |
| 2022 | $9,730 Land $2,400 Building $7,330 | $162,200 Land $40,000 Building $122,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Laurel Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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 242 Laurel Valley Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 70% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 14 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 Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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