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493 SIMMS SCHOOL RD

CENTRAL, SC 29630
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
24.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$286 (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.$2,519 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$439
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,699
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,800

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.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.24.61
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 310 ft²Guest house

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

E
Central Academy of the ArtsA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
R. C. Edwards Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi
H
Daniel High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Pickens County School District

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

493 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Central 29630
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Pickens County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Pickens County

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 area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size24.61 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 493 Simms School Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral 29630Pickens County
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²17% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than24.61 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than194811% of homes10% of homes

About 493 Simms School Rd

When did 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC last sell?

493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC last sold on May 4, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC?

493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 24.61-acre lot.

When was 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC built?

493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC?

493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC is assigned to Central Academy of the Arts (elementary), rated A; R. C. Edwards Middle School (middle), rated B; Daniel High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Pickens County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC compare to other homes in Central 29630?

Among the 4,479 homes in Central 29630, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (24.61 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1948 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 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 493 Simms School Rd, Central, SC was $286. The county assessed it at $2,519.

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