Pickens County property record for 523 Ginseng Dr, Sunset, SC 29685
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,301 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (57,064 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4123-00-87-4369 |
| Primary APN | 4123-00-87-4369 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,301 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 57,064 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 738 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 711 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | R0006329 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 4123 00 87 4369 |
| Street Address | 523 GINSENG DR |
| City | SUNSET |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29685-2227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KEOWEE VINEYARDS LOT 053 SECT W PLAT 279/11 12 PLAT 310/7,8 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEOWEE VINEYARDS |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 87 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH PICKENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
523 Ginseng Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Pickens County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 GINSENG DR, SUNSET, SC 29685-2227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201717142 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1905 / 261 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 523 GINSENG DR, SUNSET, SC 29685-2227 |
| Document Number | 0000017142 |
| Book / Page | 001905 / 000261 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,035.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3657 LOUIS RD PALO ALTO CA 943034408, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-4408 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Ginseng Dr was $2,571, up 7% 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 | $2,571.00 (+7.04%) | $25,300 (+15%) Land $2,300 Building $23,000 | $1,050,500 (+91%) Land $95,500 Building $955,000 |
| 2024 | $2,402.00 (+1.48%) | $22,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $20,000 | $550,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $500,000 |
| 2023 | $2,367.00 (-1.91%) | $22,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $20,000 | $550,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $500,000 |
| 2022 | $2,413.00 | $22,000 Land $2,000 Building $20,000 | $550,000 Land $50,000 Building $500,000 |
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 523 Ginseng Dr 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 523 Ginseng Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · lower than 70% 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 28 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 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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