523 Upper Springs Rd Pickens, SC 29671
Shady Grove NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,428/month
Highlights
- Horses Allowed On Property
- 16.08 Acre Lot
- Dual Staircase
- In Ground Pool
- Open Floorplan
- Mountain View
About This Home
Tucked into the Blue Ridge foothills near downtown Pickens, 523 Upper Springs Road offers privacy, long-range mountain views, and meaningful updates in a peaceful nature-rich setting. This refreshed 4 bedroom + loft, 2 bath retreat offers approximately 2,940 square feet with two spacious living areas, soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and French doors that open to covered porches across the front and both rear levels. Updates include a new 50-year metal roof, refreshed interiors, kitchen tile and backsplash, updated hardware, finished walkout basement spaces, new carpet, and improved utility areas. Outdoors, enjoy a private pool surrounded by forest and layered mountain views, with new pool equipment, refreshed decking, and custom rock pathways. A separate three-car garage adds storage, workshop, or vehicle space. Near Nine Times Preserve, Nine Times Forest, Caesars Head, and Foothills Trail access, this is a rare private mountain retreat with true lifestyle appeal.
Listing Agent
Herlong Sotheby's International Realty License #132695 Listed on: 01/30/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,926
Year Built
- Built in 2003
Lot Details
- 16.08 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Mountainous Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Few Trees
HOA Fees
- $183 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Log Cabin
- Slab Foundation
- Metal Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Aluminum Trim
Interior Spaces
- 2,800-2,999 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Dual Staircase
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Tilt-In Windows
- Two Story Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Loft
- Bonus Room
- Home Gym
- Mountain Views
- Attic Fan
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Convection Oven
- Electric Oven
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Garden Bath
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Balcony
- Deck
- Wrap Around Porch
- Patio
Schools
- A.R. Lewis Elementary School
- Pickens Middle School
- Pickens High School
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Horses Allowed On Property
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Underground Utilities
- Power Generator
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- Rock Point Subdivision
- Mandatory home owners association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4153-00-85-8232 R0045325
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,926 | $17,397 | $697 | $16,700 |
| 2024 | $1,926 | $40,500 | $15,440 | $25,060 |
| 2023 | $9,730 | $9,507 | $297 | $9,210 |
| 2022 | $1,154 | $9,507 | $297 | $9,210 |
| 2021 | $1,082 | $9,507 | $297 | $9,210 |
| 2020 | $1,058 | $9,505 | $297 | $9,208 |
| 2019 | $1,078 | $9,507 | $297 | $9,210 |
| 2018 | $1,089 | $9,587 | $337 | $9,250 |
| 2017 | $3,244 | $9,587 | $337 | $9,250 |
| 2015 | $3,355 | $14,840 | $0 | $0 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,370 | $470 | $7,900 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | Price Changed | $775,671 | +14.8% | $277 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | Price Changed | $675,671 | -14.5% | $241 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/30/2026 01/30/26 | For Sale | $790,671 | +17.1% | $282 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/31/2023 10/31/23 | Sold | $675,000 | 0.0% | $230 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/17/2023 09/17/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/03/2023 09/03/23 | For Sale | $675,000 | +107.7% | $230 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/27/2017 03/27/17 | Sold | $325,000 | -7.1% | $110 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/18/2017 02/18/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/14/2017 01/14/17 | For Sale | $349,900 | -- | $118 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $675,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $325,000 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $66,000 | -- | |
| Foreclosure Deed | $2,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $641,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $275,742 | FHA |
Source: Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 1580431
APN: 4153-00-85-8232
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