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$178,978$175 / 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 91How 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 $12,000 on Nov 22, 1993

609 GAINES ST

CENTRAL, SC 29630
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,022 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.
1930
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

$179K
$163K low$195K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · Nov 22, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,403 (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.$5,920 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,900

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)
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 245 ft²

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 · 0.6 mi
M
R. C. Edwards Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Daniel High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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

609 Gaines St 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 less than 85% of homes in Pickens County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Central 29630
  • Older than 94% of homes in Pickens County

What homes are worth in Central 29630

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

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$85K$825K

This home is worth more than 18% 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.

Estimated value$178,978
CheaperTypical $284,402Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $175Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 609 Gaines St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral 29630Pickens County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,97818% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17550% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,022 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than19308% of homes6% of homes

About 609 Gaines St

How much is 609 Gaines St, Central, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 Gaines St, Central, SC is $178,978 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $162,960 to $194,996. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 Gaines St, Central, SC last sell?

609 Gaines St, Central, SC last sold on Nov 22, 1993 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 Gaines St, Central, SC?

609 Gaines St, Central, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,022 square feet of living space.

When was 609 Gaines St, Central, SC built?

609 Gaines St, Central, SC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 Gaines St, Central, SC?

609 Gaines St, 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 609 Gaines St, Central, SC compare to other homes in Central 29630?

Among the 4,479 homes in Central 29630, it is worth more than 18% of them ($178,978 against a typical $284,402), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($175 against a typical $175), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,022 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²) and it is newer than 8% of them (1930 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Pickens County, it is worth more than 15% 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 609 Gaines St, Central, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Gaines St, Central, SC was $1,403. The county assessed it at $5,920.

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