Pickens County property record for 281 Adams Rd, Pickens, SC 29671
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $253 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4161-00-86-4322 |
| Primary APN | 4161-00-86-4322 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 622 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R0024990 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 4161 00 86 4322 |
| Street Address | 281 ADAMS RD |
| City | PICKENS |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29671-8422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W/SIDE ADAMS RD PLAT 50/337 |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SIX MILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
281 Adams Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1995.
Source: Pickens County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 ADAMS RD, PICKENS, SC 29671-8422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000027362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Adams Rd was $253, up 5.4% 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 | $253.00 (+5.42%) | $2,300 (+15%) Land $640 Building $1,660 | $79,000 (+58%) Land $22,100 Building $56,900 |
| 2024 | $240.00 (+1.69%) | $2,000 (-) Land $560 Building $1,440 | $50,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $36,000 |
| 2023 | $236.00 (-2.07%) | $2,000 (-) Land $560 Building $1,440 | $50,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $36,000 |
| 2022 | $241.00 | $2,000 Land $560 Building $1,440 | $50,000 Land $14,000 Building $36,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Adams Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 281 Adams Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PICKENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT SC3910001 serves 10,263 people · EPA ID SC3910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 20 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 |
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