Saluda County property record for 242 Thunder Rd, Ward, SC 29166
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,895 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 53 acres (2,308,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,016 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-00-00-013 |
| Primary APN | 105-00-00-013 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,895 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,881 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,881 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,881 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Lot Area | 2,308,680 sqft (53 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 242 THUNDER RD |
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| City | WARD |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29166-9301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DEED REF 960-149 PLAT BK CAB A SL 59-8 |
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGE SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
242 Thunder Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Saluda County records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 THUNDER RD, WARD, SC 29166-9301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SRP FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019372 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 242 THUNDER RD, WARD, SC 29166-9301 |
| Document Number | 0000019372 |
| Book / Page | 1559 / 162 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 THUNDER RD, WARD, SC 29166-9301 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Property Address | 174 THUNDER RD, WARD, SC 29166-9497 |
| Document Number | 0000003053 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 174 THUNDER RD WARD SC 291669497, WARD, SC 29166-9497 |
| Document Number | 0000003053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 001295/000147 |
| Instrument | 3053 |
| Name | SRP FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH AUGUSTA, SC 29861 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 19, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Thunder Rd was $2,016 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Saluda County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda County |
| Unified School District | Aiken County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,016.00 (-0.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,520 (-) Land $700 Building $9,820 | $375,100 (-) Land $129,600 Building $245,500 |
| 2024 | $2,023.00 (+0.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,520 (-) Land $700 Building $9,820 | $375,100 (-) Land $129,600 Building $245,500 |
| 2023 | $2,009.00 (+4.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,520 (-) Land $700 Building $9,820 | $375,100 (-) Land $129,600 Building $245,500 |
| 2022 | $1,928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,520 Land $700 Building $9,820 | $375,100 Land $129,600 Building $245,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Thunder Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 27, 2024
| 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 242 Thunder Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 71% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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