Remarks: Welcome to 517 Bethlehem Ridge Road in beautiful Pickens, South Carolina! This charming 2-story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits on 2.23 acres, less than one mile off of Hwy 8 between Pickens and Easley. You'll enjoy the convenience of a country setting as well as a short drive to downtown. If you are needing lots of room look no further. The main living area is where you will spend a lot of time with family and friends, especially on those cold Upstate nights, gathered around the cozy fireplace. If you need more space, no worries, as the living room is joined by a large sunroom, with vaulted ceiling. If you needing more, the sunroom is connected to where the owners have chosen to have their dining room. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet storage and ready for the chef in the family. The spacious master bedroom is located on the main level, with a walk-in closet. Continue into the master bathroom where you have a garden tub, walk-in shower, and a double vanities. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located upstairs and separated by a Jack and Jill bathroom. There is a also a bonus room above the 2-car attached garage. The home sits on a 1600' partially finished sheet rocked basement, equipped with a room with a wood burning fireplace, a plumbed bathroom (possibility of a 4th bedroom with it's own bathroom), 2 garage doors for your lawnmower, ATV, etc. and a walk-out! The outside is very inviting with plenty of open area to have a pool, secondary garage, and a huge yard in both the front and back. Enjoy your morning coffee on the rocking chair front porch and cookouts on your large back deck! This one has the square footage and location and you don't want to miss it. The home is also in a great location to all 3 of our Upstate lakes (Keowee, Jocassee, and Hartwell), our gorgeous mountains, the Pickens County Airport, and the NEW Par 3 Pickens Golf Club!! WELCOME HOME!!
Welcome to 517 Bethlehem Ridge Road in beautiful Pickens, South Carolina! This charming 2-story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits on 2.23 acres, less than one mile off of Hwy 8 between Pickens and Easley. You'll enjoy the convenience of a country setting as well as a short drive to downtown. If you are needing lots of room look no further. The main living area is where you will spend a lot of time with family and friends, especially on those cold Upstate nights, gathered around the cozy fireplace. If you need more space, no worries, as the living room is joined by a large sunroom, with vaulted ceiling. If you needing more, the sunroom is connected to where the owners have chosen to have their dining room. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet storage and ready for the chef in the family. The spacious master bedroom is located on the main level, with a walk-in closet. Continue into the master bathroom where you have a garden tub, walk-in shower, and a double vanities. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located upstairs and separated by a Jack and Jill bathroom. There is a also a bonus room above the 2-car attached garage. The home sits on a 1600' partially finished sheet rocked basement, equipped with a room with a wood burning fireplace, a plumbed bathroom (possibility of a 4th bedroom with it's own bathroom), 2 garage doors for your lawnmower, ATV, etc. and a walk-out! The outside is very inviting with plenty of open area to have a pool, secondary garage, and a huge yard in both the front and back. Enjoy your morning coffee on the rocking chair front porch and cookouts on your large back deck! This one has the square footage and location and you don't want to miss it. The home is also in a great location to all 3 of our Upstate lakes (Keowee, Jocassee, and Hartwell), our gorgeous mountains, the Pickens County Airport, and the NEW Par 3 Pickens Golf Club!! WELCOME HOME!!
Public Records
Feb 7, 2012
Sold
$245,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,611 (−69.4%)
$55,000 + $310,000
$365,000
2024
$5,263 (+311.4%)
$55,000 + $310,000
$365,000
2023
$1,279 (−1.9%)
$25,000 + $245,300
$270,300
2022
$1,304 (+3.1%)
2021
$1,265 (+8.0%)
2020
$1,171 (−1.9%)
2019
$1,194 (+7.3%)
$25,000 + $245,300
$270,300
2018
$1,113 (+3.2%)
$25,000 + $222,600
$247,600
2017
$1,078
$25,000 + $222,600
$247,600
2016
$1,078 (−0.6%)
$25,000 + $222,600
$247,600
2014
$1,085 (−66.0%)
$222,600
2013
$3,195
$1,000 + $8,800
$9,800
Tax history for 517 Bethlehem Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,611 (−69.4%)
$55,000 + $310,000
$365,000
2024
$5,263 (+311.4%)
$55,000 + $310,000
$365,000
2023
$1,279 (−1.9%)
$25,000 + $245,300
$270,300
2022
$1,304 (+3.1%)
2021
$1,265 (+8.0%)
2020
$1,171 (−1.9%)
2019
$1,194 (+7.3%)
$25,000 + $245,300
$270,300
2018
$1,113 (+3.2%)
$25,000 + $222,600
$247,600
2017
$1,078
$25,000 + $222,600
$247,600
2016
$1,078 (−0.6%)
$25,000 + $222,600
$247,600
2014
$1,085 (−66.0%)
$222,600
2013
$3,195
$1,000 + $8,800
$9,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.23 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,467
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pickens County
APN
R0036544
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Attached Garage 3+ Cars
Garage Capacity: 4
Driveway: Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Main Level): 1
Primary Bedroom Features: Double Sink, Primary on Main Lvl, Shower-Separate, Tub-Garden, Walk-in Closet