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$556,745$378 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $200,000 on Mar 18, 2015

171 WATER FALLS RD

SUNSET, SC 29685
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,474 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.
1.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$557K
$468K low$646K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Mar 18, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,014 (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.$9,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$391,400

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.1.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Log
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 287 ft²Patio · 574 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Pickens High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi
E
Hagood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.2 mi
M
Pickens Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.8 mi

District: Pickens County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29685These 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.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.2,059
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,844
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,435
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 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

171 Water Falls 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Pickens County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Pickens County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Sunset 29685
  • Older than 77% of homes in Sunset 29685

What homes are worth in Sunset 29685

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$110K$6.6M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Sunset 29685.

How it measures up in Sunset 29685

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sunset 29685.

Estimated value$556,745
CheaperTypical $1,775,573Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$378
CheaperTypical $749Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,474 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,210 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size1.58 ac
SmallerTypical 1.37 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 171 Water Falls Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunset 29685Pickens County
Estimated valuepricier than$556,74523% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37823% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,474 ft²23% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.58 ac56% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than199023% of homes55% of homes

About 171 Water Falls Rd

How much is 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC is $556,745 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $467,663 to $645,827. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC last sell?

171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC last sold on Mar 18, 2015 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC?

171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,474 square feet of living space and a 1.58-acre lot.

When was 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC built?

171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC?

171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC is assigned to Pickens High School (high), rated B-; Hagood Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Pickens Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Pickens County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC compare to other homes in Sunset 29685?

Among the 1,537 homes in Sunset 29685, it is worth more than 23% of them ($556,745 against a typical $1,775,573), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($378 against a typical $749), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,474 ft² against a typical 2,210 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.58 ac against a typical 1.37 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1990 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Pickens County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Water Falls Rd, Sunset, SC was $1,014. The county assessed it at $9,190.

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