Pickens County property record for 856 Old Bethlehem School Rd, Pickens, SC 29671
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,137 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 18.4 acres (804,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,001 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4190-18-32-2248 |
| Primary APN | 4190-18-32-2248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 804,553 sqft (18.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 421 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | R0092888 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 OLD BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD |
| City | PICKENS |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29671-8208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N/SIDE BETHLEHEM RIDGE RD, PLAT 612/341 PAR-A, PLAT 614/98 TR-A |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Township / Civil Division | PICKENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10403 |
856 Old Bethlehem School Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.
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 | 856 OLD BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, PICKENS, SC 29671-8208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002390278 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201918649 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS SC |
| Property Address | 856 OLD BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, PICKENS, SC 29671-8208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 OLD BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, PICKENS, SC 29671-8208 |
| Document Number | 0000011334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6181/42 |
| Instrument | 202211334 |
| Name | PICKENS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN FA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PICKENS, SC 29671 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Old Bethlehem School Rd was $1,001, down 62.4% 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 | $1,001.00 (-62.38%) | $9,054 (-36.57%) Land $754 Building $8,300 | $540,000 (-36.81%) Land $332,500 Building $207,500 |
| 2024 | $2,661.00 | $14,275 Land $9,805 Building $4,470 | $854,500 Land $647,000 Building $207,500 |
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 856 Old Bethlehem School Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Storm Frances |
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 856 Old Bethlehem School Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 57% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | BETHLEHEM-ROANOKE W/D serves 6,334 people · EPA ID SC3920003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 14 ppb (2021–2023) 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Vyve Broadband, West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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