Pickens Real Estate
Nestled in the Upstate of South Carolina, Pickens is surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty, exciting activities, and relaxed family friendly lifestyle. With their rich heritage, Pickens welcomes you and your family to become a part of their community.
Location
Pickens is located in Pickens county, in the Northwest corner of South Carolina, conveniently located between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. The area, commonly referred to as the Upstate, includes Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Cherokee counties and the cities of Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, and Spartanburg.
Asheville, NC: 68 miles (1 hour, 15 minutes)
Atlanta, GA: 147 miles (2 hours, 29 minutes)
Charleston, SC: 231 miles (3 hours, 45 minutes)
Charlotte, NC: 121 miles (2 hours, 14 minutes)
Columbia, SC: 122 miles (2 hours, 7 minutes)
Spartanburg, SC: 48 miles (1 hour, 10 minutes)
Greenville, SC: 18 miles (31 minutes)
Population
Pickens county has a population of 126,884 residents. Approximately 3,359 live within Pickens’ city limits.
Housing
Pickens offers a variety of housing options with rural living, vibrant suburban homes, or choose to live near the heart of downtown. No matter what you are looking for you can find the perfect place to call home in Pickens.
Climate
Pickens’ moderate climate offers a full change of seasons, an average annual temperature of 60° F, and mild weather throughout most of the year. July is typically the warmest month and on average, January is the coolest. Greenville has milder summers when compared to other areas of the south.
Higher Education
Many nationally recognized colleges and universities are in close proximity to Pickens:
Bob Jones University
Brown Mackie College
Clemson University
Converse College
Furman University
Greenville Technical College
North Greenville University
Southern Wesleyan University
University of SC-Spartanburg
Virginia College - Greenville Campus
Webster University
Wofford College
Recreation (Indoor & Outdoor)
Explore Pickens with the abundance of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pickens Recreation Center, or Jaycee Park with tennis courts, picnic shelters, baseball fields, and football field. Explore one of the many outdoor parks and gardens for outdoor activities, hiking, water sports, and much more.
Bike-Friendly
Town Creek Bike Park is an off-road BMX bike park. The Doodle Trail is a 7.5 mile walking, biking, or running path that connects the City of Easley to the City of Pickens.
Arts & Entertainment
Stop at the Pickens County Museum of Art and History to take a class or prehistory and contemporary art. Be sure to check out Hagood Mill Music in the Mountain Series for special music all year long. Whether you are looking for a festival, farmers market, history, hiking, and so much more, Pickens has what you need.
Location
Pickens is located in Pickens county, in the Northwest corner of South Carolina, conveniently located between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. The area, commonly referred to as the Upstate, includes Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Cherokee counties and the cities of Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, and Spartanburg.
Asheville, NC: 68 miles (1 hour, 15 minutes)
Atlanta, GA: 147 miles (2 hours, 29 minutes)
Charleston, SC: 231 miles (3 hours, 45 minutes)
Charlotte, NC: 121 miles (2 hours, 14 minutes)
Columbia, SC: 122 miles (2 hours, 7 minutes)
Spartanburg, SC: 48 miles (1 hour, 10 minutes)
Greenville, SC: 18 miles (31 minutes)
Population
Pickens county has a population of 126,884 residents. Approximately 3,359 live within Pickens’ city limits.
Housing
Pickens offers a variety of housing options with rural living, vibrant suburban homes, or choose to live near the heart of downtown. No matter what you are looking for you can find the perfect place to call home in Pickens.
Climate
Pickens’ moderate climate offers a full change of seasons, an average annual temperature of 60° F, and mild weather throughout most of the year. July is typically the warmest month and on average, January is the coolest. Greenville has milder summers when compared to other areas of the south.
Higher Education
Many nationally recognized colleges and universities are in close proximity to Pickens:
Bob Jones University
Brown Mackie College
Clemson University
Converse College
Furman University
Greenville Technical College
North Greenville University
Southern Wesleyan University
University of SC-Spartanburg
Virginia College - Greenville Campus
Webster University
Wofford College
Recreation (Indoor & Outdoor)
Explore Pickens with the abundance of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pickens Recreation Center, or Jaycee Park with tennis courts, picnic shelters, baseball fields, and football field. Explore one of the many outdoor parks and gardens for outdoor activities, hiking, water sports, and much more.
Bike-Friendly
Town Creek Bike Park is an off-road BMX bike park. The Doodle Trail is a 7.5 mile walking, biking, or running path that connects the City of Easley to the City of Pickens.
Arts & Entertainment
Stop at the Pickens County Museum of Art and History to take a class or prehistory and contemporary art. Be sure to check out Hagood Mill Music in the Mountain Series for special music all year long. Whether you are looking for a festival, farmers market, history, hiking, and so much more, Pickens has what you need.
Most Popular
129 Saddlebrook Avenue
$385,000
Most Expensive
149 April Valley Lane
$3,199,000
Least Expensive
220 Hampton Avenue
$119900
Pickens Listings Summary
Pickens - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Pickens: $620,000 / County Avg $882,500
70%
Avg Taxes in Pickens: $1,600 / County Avg $3,400
48%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Pickens: 2,294 / County Avg 2,521
91%
Avg Price per/sqft in Pickens:$270 / County Avg $350
77%
Avg Year Built in Pickens: 1991 / County Avg 2002
99%
Avg Days on Website in Pickens: 129 / County Avg 103
125%
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