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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 Upper Springs Rd
General
- Price: $740,671
- HOA FEE: $183/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $1,926
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2257
- MLS ID: 1580431
- Updated: 5/11/2026
- Added to Site: 116 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 2 Story Foyer, 2nd Stair Case, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Attic Fan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Convection Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Other, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Double Sink, Full Bath, Primary on Main Lvl, Shower-Separate, Tub-Garden, Walk-in Closet, Other/See Remarks, 12 x 15, 180 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: 12 x 16, 192 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 10, 120 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: 12 x 10, 120 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 17 x 26, 442 Sq. Ft.
- Family Room: 20 x 26, 520 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: 12 x 14, 168 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: 12 x 11, 132 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: In Basement, Walk-in, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment: Generator
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Other
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio, Enclosed, Front Porch, Wrap Around, Rear P
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Circular Driveway, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Yard Door, Key Pad Entry, Other, Driveway
Location
- Area: 65
- County: Pickens
- Subdivision: Rock Point
School Information
- Elementary School: A.R. Lewis
- Middle School: Pickens
- High School: Pickens
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Utilities
- Gas: Freeman
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin, Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Other
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Tilt Out Windows, Vinyl/Aluminum Trim
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Year Built: 2003
- Property Condition: 21-30
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s)
- Mountain views: Yes
- Lot Size (Acres): 16.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 700,444.8
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: 10 - 25 Acres, Mountain, Sloped, Few Trees, Wooded, Other
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $251.93
- Association Fee: $2,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $1,926
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Seller Disclosure, Other/See Remarks
- Property ID: 415300858232 R0045325
Listed by Herlong Sotheby's International Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 523 Upper Springs Rd
School District:Pickens County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hagood Elementary School 435 Sparks Lane, Pickens, SC 29671 | PK-5 | 6.4 mi |
Pickens Middle School 140 Torch Drive, Pickens, SC 29671 | 6-8 | 6.9 mi |
Pickens High School 150 Blue Flame Drive, Pickens, SC 29671 | 9-12 | 5.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 523 Upper Springs Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/11/2026
Price Reduced
$740,671
-4.51%
MLS
4/23/2026
Price Increased
$775,671
14.8%
MLS
4/22/2026
Price Reduced
$675,671
-14.54%
MLS
1/30/2026
Listed
$790,671
17.14%
MLS
10/30/2023
Sold
$675,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 523 Upper Springs Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,926
-80%
$17,397
-57%
2024
$9,730
760%
$40,500
326%
2023
$1,132
-2%
$9,507
—
2022
$1,154
7%
$9,507
—
2021
$1,082
—
$9,507
—
2021
$1,082
—
$9,505
-96%
2019
$1,078
-1%
$237,627
-1%
2018
$1,089
-66%
$239,727
-26%
2017
$3,244
-3%
$324,800
31%
2016
$3,350
—
$247,825
—
2015
$3,355
207%
$247,800
17%
2014
$1,093
9%
$211,000
2098%
2013
$1,007
—
$9,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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523 Upper Springs Road, Pickens, SC 29671 (MLS# 1580431) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 523 Upper Springs Road is currently listed for $740,671 and was received on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 Upper Springs Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Pickens? You can browse all Pickens real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

