Cherokee County property record for 401 Elm St, Gaffney, SC 29340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,374 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,186 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Aug 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023606-23-3 |
| Primary APN | 023606-23-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 401 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | GAFFNEY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29340-3229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GF |
| Legal Description | 401 ELM ST LT#16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAFFNEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
401 Elm St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2025.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 HANSON CT, GREENVILLE, SC 29615-4331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHAMPIONS FUNDING LLC |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 20254172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 187 / 2177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 401 ELM ST, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-3229 |
| Document Number | 0000005337 |
| Book / Page | 203 / 2514 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265337 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 6 HANSON CT, GREENVILLE, SC 29615-4331 |
| Document Number | 0000005337, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 203/2514 |
| Instrument | 20265337 |
| Name | CHAMPIONS FUNDING LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 401 ELM ST, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-3229 |
| Document Number | 0001872177 |
| Book / Page | 187 / 2177 |
| Map Reference | MB 8-Z PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-4172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 HANSON CT, GREENVILLE, SC 29615-4331 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 401 ELM ST, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-3229 |
| Document Number | 0001872172 |
| Book / Page | 187 / 2172 |
| Map Reference | MB 8-Z PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-4171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Elm St was $1,186.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of November 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Gaffney City |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,186.00 | $2,860 Land $480 Building $2,380 | $47,600 Land $8,000 Building $39,600 |
| 2023 | $1,133.00 | $2,860 Land $480 Building $2,380 | $47,600 Land $8,000 Building $39,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 401 Elm St 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 401 Elm St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | GAFFNEY BPW serves 24,290 people · EPA ID SC1110001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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