Fixer-upper and investment opportunity in the desirable Arcadia area of Spartanburg. This 2-bed, 1-bath, 896-sq-ft single-family home sits on a 6,534-sq-ft lot. The property needs full cosmetic updates but a great investor opportunity. Vinyl siding, vinyl windows, and hardwood floors throughout. With the right plan, the classic footprint is a straightforward value-add project. Bring your contractor and vision!
Great value on this 2 bedroom/1 bath ranch home with spacious living area and kitchen. Excellent buy for first time home buyer or an investment property.
SPMLS #164870
Mar 26, 2008
Sold
$16,000
$18/sq ft
Feb 29, 2008
Listed
$23,900
$27/sq ft
Sold as is. Vinyl sided home needing some cosmetic repair.
Public Records
Aug 23, 2004
Sold
$46,000
$51/sq ft
SPMLS #106469
Jan 31, 2002
Sold
$47,000
$52/sq ft
Nov 2, 2001
Listed
$49,500
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$16,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$299 (+22.8%)
$4,500 + $29,800
$34,300
2024
$244
$3,546 + $23,479
$27,025
2023
$244 (+9.4%)
$3,546 + $23,479
$27,025
2022
$223
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2021
$223 (+4.2%)
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2020
$214
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2019
$214
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2018
$214 (+8.1%)
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2017
$198 (+0.4%)
$4,500 + $17,000
$21,500
2016
$197 (−47.2%)
$4,500 + $17,000
$21,500
2014
$373
$4,500 + $11,500
$16,000
Tax history for 638 Ethel Rd Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$299 (+22.8%)
$4,500 + $29,800
$34,300
2024
$244
$3,546 + $23,479
$27,025
2023
$244 (+9.4%)
$3,546 + $23,479
$27,025
2022
$223
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2021
$223 (+4.2%)
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2020
$214
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2019
$214
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2018
$214 (+8.1%)
$3,800 + $19,700
$23,500
2017
$198 (+0.4%)
$4,500 + $17,000
$21,500
2016
$197 (−47.2%)
$4,500 + $17,000
$21,500
2014
$373
$4,500 + $11,500
$16,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,425 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
896
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Spartanburg County
APN
6-18-02-064.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 896
Below Grade Finished Area: 896
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $244
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: 6-Jesse Bobo
Middle Or Junior School: 6-Fair Forest
High School District: 6 Sptbg Co
High School: 6-Dorman High
Location Information
Directions: FROM I-85, south on Fairforest Rd/ toward Simuel Rd-Keep left on WCleveland St Turn left onto Hayne St, right onto Ethel Rd.
Subdivision Name: Saxon Village
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Spartanburg County
APN: 6-18-02-064.00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Fairforest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Dorman High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$67,000 – $82,000
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