Cherokee County property record for 491 Starr Ridge Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,312 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 5.32 acres (231,739 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,721 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 022088-23-3 |
| Primary APN | 022088-23-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,312 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Lot Area | 231,739 sqft (5.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Old Parcel Number | 1050000023000 60934189 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD |
| City | GAFFNEY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29340-6115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 491 STARR RIDGE RD 5.32AC |
| Legal Subdivision | LAVENDER SMITH&ASSOCIATES INC |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAFFNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 970602 |
491 Starr Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BENCHMARK MTG |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer TD BK NA |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage MIDLAND MTG |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 181 / 1133 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0001310882 |
| Book / Page | 000131 / 000882 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,055.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD GAFFNEY SC 293406115, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 1310885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 000131/000885 |
| Instrument | 916 |
| Name | BENCHMARK MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Property Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0001162853 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD GAFFNEY SC 293406115, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0001162853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000116/002853 |
| Instrument | 5323 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0001112817 |
| Book / Page | 000111 / 002817 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $898.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD GAFFNEY SC 293406115, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0000961573 |
| Book / Page | 000096 / 001573 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD GAFFNEY SC 293406115, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 961575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000096/001575 |
| Instrument | 3933 |
| Name | TD BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARSHALLTON, DE 19808 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2047 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Property Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0000912293 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD GAFFNEY SC 293406115, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0000912293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000091/002293 |
| Instrument | 427 |
| Name | MIDLAND MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 0000910806 |
| Book / Page | 000091 / 000806 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 STARR RIDGE RD GAFFNEY SC 293406115, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6115 |
| Document Number | 910810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000091/000810 |
| Instrument | 46 |
| Name | MIDLAND MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Starr Ridge Rd was $1,721 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,721.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,940 Land $1,300 Building $11,640 | $322,500 Land $31,600 Building $290,900 |
| 2023 | $1,459.00 | $12,940 Land $1,300 Building $11,640 | $322,500 Land $31,600 Building $290,900 |
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 491 Starr Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 25, 2016 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 491 Starr Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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