Pickens County property record for 609 Gaines St, Central, SC 29630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,022 sqft · built 1930 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,402 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4065-11-67-5436 |
| Primary APN | 4065-11-67-5436 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Living Area |
| Utility Area | 120 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 245 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R0040281 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 4065 11 67 5436 |
| Street Address | 609 GAINES ST |
| City | CENTRAL |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29630-9267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R 12 SINGLE FAM RES DIST |
| Legal Description | N/SIDE GAINES ST |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 11101 |
609 Gaines St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1993.
Source: Pickens County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 792 OLD SHIRLEY RD, CENTRAL, SC 29630-8732 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000222111 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Gaines St was $1,402, up 9.2% from the year before.
Source: Pickens County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens County |
| Municipality | Central Town |
| Unified School District | Pickens County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,402.00 (+9.19%) | $5,920 (+14.95%) Land $1,040 Building $4,880 | $139,900 (+63.05%) Land $24,500 Building $115,400 |
| 2024 | $1,284.00 | $5,150 (-) Land $900 Building $4,250 | $85,800 (-) Land $15,000 Building $70,800 |
| 2023 | $5,150 (-) Land $900 Building $4,250 | $85,800 (-) Land $15,000 Building $70,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,211.00 | $5,150 Land $900 Building $4,250 | $85,800 Land $15,000 Building $70,800 |
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 609 Gaines St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2017
| 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 609 Gaines St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 93% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CENTRAL serves 3,495 people · EPA ID SC3910005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative.
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