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$150,085$110 / 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 90How 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 $139,000 on Sep 5, 2025

838 JOHN ST

PICKENS, SC 29671
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,362 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.
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$150K
$134K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · Sep 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,212 (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.$9,850 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,100

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.0.74
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.No Foundation
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 80 ft²Porch · 280 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Pickens Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Pickens Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Pickens High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

838 John 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 90% of homes in Pickens County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Pickens County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Pickens County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Pickens 29671
  • Older than 95% of homes in Pickens 29671

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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$72K$896K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$150,085
CheaperTypical $281,932Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,362 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 838 John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePickens 29671Pickens County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,08513% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1109% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,362 ft²42% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac19% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than19305% of homes5% of homes

About 838 John St

How much is 838 John St, Pickens, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 John St, Pickens, SC is $150,085 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $134,414 to $165,756. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 John St, Pickens, SC last sell?

838 John St, Pickens, SC last sold on Sep 5, 2025 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 John St, Pickens, SC?

838 John St, Pickens, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,362 square feet of living space and a 0.74-acre lot.

When was 838 John St, Pickens, SC built?

838 John St, Pickens, SC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 John St, Pickens, SC?

838 John St, Pickens, SC is assigned to Pickens Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Pickens Middle School (middle), rated B-; Pickens High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Pickens County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 John St, Pickens, SC compare to other homes in Pickens 29671?

Among the 7,136 homes in Pickens 29671, it is worth more than 13% of them ($150,085 against a typical $281,932), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($110 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,362 ft² against a typical 1,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1930 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Pickens County, it is worth more than 10% 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 838 John St, Pickens, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 John St, Pickens, SC was $2,212. The county assessed it at $9,850.

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