Cherokee County property record for 638 5th St, Gaffney, SC 29340
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,050 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,900 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $617 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015105-23-3 |
| Primary APN | 015105-23-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 638 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GAFFNEY |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29340-4714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 638 5TH ST 640 5TH ST .23 ACRES LOT #21 5TH STREET DB 174/290 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT L EPPS AND ELISE BYRD |
| Legal Tract | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAFFNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 970302 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 EDGEFIELD RD, COWPENS, SC 29330-9515 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20243360 |
| Deed Book / Page | 174 / 290 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001740290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 640 5TH ST, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-4714 |
| Document Number | 0001561524 |
| Book / Page | 156 / 1524 |
| Map Reference | MB 11-W PG 871 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202300000467 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 940 N LIMESTONE ST # ST142, ST142, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-2583 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5414 HIGHWAY 39, MOUNTVILLE, SC 29370-3840 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of November 20, 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 | $617.00 (+143.87%) | $1,800 (+130.77%) Land $1,500 Building $300 | $30,000 (+130.77%) Land $25,000 Building $5,000 |
| 2023 | $253.00 (-76.02%) | $780 (-77.26%) Land $480 Building $300 | $13,000 (-77.27%) Land $8,000 Building $5,000 |
| 2022 | $1,055.00 | $3,430 Land $960 Building $2,470 | $57,200 Land $16,000 Building $41,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 92% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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