Oconee County property record for 596 Smeltzer Mountain Rd, Salem, SC 29676
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.15 acres (137,214 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-00-02-011 |
| Primary APN | 045-00-02-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 137,214 sqft (3.15 acres) |
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| Account Number | 723 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 045 00 02 011 |
| Street Address | 596 SMELTZER MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | SALEM |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29676-2228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SMELTZER MTN RD (3.153 AC) |
| Legal Subdivision | SNEAD SCHUMACHER |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 30201 |
596 Smeltzer Mountain Rd, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Oconee County records, as of November 14, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 SMELTZER MOUNTAIN RD, SALEM, SC 29676-2228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0026410040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 002641 / 000040 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 596 SMELTZER MOUNTAIN RD, SALEM, SC 29676-2228 |
| Document Number | 0026410040 |
| Book / Page | 002641 / 000040 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $222.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 273 APPLEWOOD CENTER PL #267 SENECA SC 296780918, 267, SENECA, SC 29678-0918 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 596 SMELTZER MOUNTAIN RD, SALEM, SC 29676-2228 |
| Document Number | 0023560053 |
| Book / Page | 002356 / 000053 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $536.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1029 N PEACHTREE PKWY #220 PEACHTREE CITY GA 302694210, 220, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269-4210 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Smeltzer Mountain Rd was $760.
Source: Oconee County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee County |
| Unified School District | Oconee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $760.00 | $2,362 Land $2,362 | $59,060 Land $59,060 |
| 2023 | $2,362 Land $2,362 | $59,060 Land $59,060 |
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 596 Smeltzer Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
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 596 Smeltzer Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 81% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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