A fairy tale cottage!Offered for sale by original owner/builder.For the discriminating buyer looking for a one of a kind home/private retreat unique and secluded. Appx. 1/2 mile of private road. Quality construction w/options for expansion. Appx 1500' of 12' wide creek meandering thru property.Sounds of rushing water and creek view from most every rm.Extensive Jap Maple collection. Ths. of native ferns,creek side play ground w/ commercial swing set and a wooden bridge.Campground potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
38.05 acresLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JULIE TIMMONS• Solid Source Realty
Bought with Rich Gailey• Gailey Enterprises, LLC
Source:FMLS #5759575
Redfin Estimate
$813,914
$688K since sold in August 2020$40K since August
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This home's estimate is 90.8% higher than the average sale price ($427K) of 6 comparable homes.
A fairy tale cottage!Offered for sale by original owner/builder.For the discriminating buyer looking for a one of a kind home/private retreat unique and secluded. Appx. 1/2 mile of private road. Quality construction w/options for expansion. Appx 1500' of 12' wide creek meandering thru property.Sounds of rushing water and creek view from most every rm.Extensive Jap Maple collection. Ths. of native ferns,creek side play ground w/ commercial swing set and a wooden bridge.Campground potential.
FMLS #5705134
Oct 6, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2016
Listed
$545,500
$365/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 1995
Sold
$82,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2014
$2,133 (−3.2%)
$64,378 + $31,692
$96,070
2013
$2,204 (+5.4%)
$64,378 + $31,692
$96,070
2012
$2,091 (−3.2%)
$64,378 + $31,692
$96,070
2011
$2,160 (+5.5%)
2008
$2,048
Tax history for 253 Lasting Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2014
$2,133 (−3.2%)
$64,378 + $31,692
$96,070
2013
$2,204 (+5.4%)
$64,378 + $31,692
$96,070
2012
$2,091 (−3.2%)
$64,378 + $31,692
$96,070
2011
$2,160 (+5.5%)
2008
$2,048
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: DIST4 LL177 38.05AC HOUSE
Exterior: Stucco
Roof: Asphalt
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 38.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Pickens County
APN: 068116001
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 26, 2025
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Schools
Tate Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Pickens County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
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Pickens County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$774,000 – $937,000
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