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1278 SIMMS SCHOOL RD

CENTRAL, SC 29630
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,546 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,102 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$10,994 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$474
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,554
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPickens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 468 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 29630These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,404
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,714
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,735
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1278 Simms School Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Pickens County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Pickens County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Central 29630

How it measures up in Central 29630

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Central 29630.

Living area2,546 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size5.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 1278 Simms School Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral 29630Pickens County
Living areabigger than2,546 ft²88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.26 ac85% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than196221% of homes22% of homes

About 1278 Simms School Rd

When did 1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC last sell?

1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC last sold on Aug 21, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC?

1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,546 square feet of living space and a 5.26-acre lot.

When was 1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC built?

1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC compare to other homes in Central 29630?

Among the 4,479 homes in Central 29630, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,546 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (5.26 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1962 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 Simms School Rd, Central, SC was $1,102. The county assessed it at $10,994.

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