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$409,761$354 / 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 88How 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 $339,500 on Feb 25, 2025

278 BIG ROCK LAKE RD

PICKENS, SC 29671
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,158 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.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$410K
$359K low$460K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$339,500 · Feb 25, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$685 (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.$6,210 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPickens
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 420 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 5.2 mi
E
Hagood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.0 mi
M
Pickens Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.6 mi

District: Pickens County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29671These 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.107
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 100.96

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,865
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.146 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,331
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,636
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

278 Big Rock Lake 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 75% of homes in Pickens 29671
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Pickens 29671
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Pickens County

What homes are worth in Pickens 29671

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

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$74K$895K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Pickens 29671.

How it measures up in Pickens 29671

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pickens 29671.

Estimated value$409,761
CheaperTypical $281,520Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$354
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 278 Big Rock Lake Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePickens 29671Pickens County
Estimated valuepricier than$409,76175% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35494% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,158 ft²25% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197644% of homes37% of homes

About 278 Big Rock Lake Rd

How much is 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC is $409,761 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $359,410 to $460,112. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC last sell?

278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC last sold on Feb 25, 2025 for $339,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC?

278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,158 square feet of living space.

When was 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC built?

278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC?

278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, 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 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC compare to other homes in Pickens 29671?

Among the 7,136 homes in Pickens 29671, it is worth more than 75% of them ($409,761 against a typical $281,520), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($354 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,158 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1976 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Pickens County, it is worth more than 74% 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 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Big Rock Lake Rd, Pickens, SC was $685. The county assessed it at $6,210.

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