Three-Bedroom Bungalow on Five Acres – Belton, SC – $250,000

Property Overview

Set on five acres in Belton, South Carolina, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family bungalow offers 1,421 square feet of living space and a substantial acreage setting outside a subdivision. The property combines a traditional one-level layout with hardwood and vinyl flooring, a breakfast area, separate formal living room, main-level primary bedroom, and first-level laundry.

Significant major-system work was completed in 2021, including a new roof, heat pump HVAC system, water heater, electrical wiring, and plumbing. The property is offered as a distressed sale and is being sold AS-IS, providing an opportunity for a buyer to complete remaining finish work according to their own plans.

Interior Features

Land, Parking & Outdoor Features

The property encompasses five acres and is identified as a city lot that is not within a subdivision. The acreage provides a larger land setting than a typical in-town residential parcel, and horses can be raised on the property.

Parking includes an attached two-space carport. The property is one story, with the home and land arranged on a five-acre parcel identified by APN 226-14-03-007.

Utilities & Property Systems

The property has public water service and a septic tank. The 2021 improvements include replacement of the roof, HVAC system, water heater, electrical wiring, and plumbing.

The home is offered without an HOA, and the community information identifies short-term rentals as allowed. Buyers should independently confirm any use, permitting, rental, septic, utility, zoning, or land-use requirements that may apply to their intended use.

Property Condition

This is a distressed, AS-IS sale. Major systems received substantial updates in 2021, while remaining finish work provides an opportunity for the next owner to complete the interior and other improvements according to their plans.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Belton is a city in Anderson County in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The 2020 Census counted 4,335 residents within the city, which covers approximately 3.8 square miles. Belton’s local setting includes a historic downtown area, established residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and surrounding rural land.

Anderson County’s geographic atlas identifies Belton and its surrounding road network, including U.S. 76, U.S. 178, South Carolina 20, South Carolina 247, local roads, rail lines, parks, schools, and public-service facilities.

Safety & Crime

Crime information should be evaluated at the city or law-enforcement-agency level rather than treated as a characteristic of an individual property. Publicly available 2023 city-level data for Belton reported a crime index of 277.5, with the reported city crime rate falling 30% from 2022. The same source describes a five-year decline in violent crime alongside an increase in property crime.

The Belton Police Department also publishes an annual report for 2024. Because crime reporting can vary by agency, reporting year, offense classification, and population served, buyers should review the latest police and FBI data when evaluating local conditions.

Schools & Education

Nearby schools identified for the property include Belton Elementary School, Belton Middle School, and Belton-Honea Path High School. These schools are part of Anderson County School District 2. The South Carolina Department of Education also identifies Belton Elementary, Belton Middle, and Belton-Honea Path High as Anderson 2 schools.

Nearby-school information does not by itself establish enrollment eligibility. Buyers should confirm the current attendance zone directly with Anderson County School District 2 before making decisions based on school assignment.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources in the surrounding area include AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, located at 800 North Fant Street. South Carolina’s Department of Public Health lists AnMed Health Medical Center as an adult Level III trauma center in the state’s trauma system.

Additional healthcare access in the broader Anderson area includes Prisma Health Urgent Care–Anderson at 3322 North Main Street in Anderson. These facilities provide healthcare options within the broader regional service area; no property-specific medical-service distance is stated here.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the table below uses the annual all-transactions House Price Index for Anderson County, South Carolina. The FHFA-derived index uses 2000 as its base year and is not a dollar-valued home price. The annual change shown below is calculated from consecutive annual index observations.

From 2021 through 2025, the Anderson County index increased approximately 45.86%. This historical measure describes past changes in the county-level housing market and should not be interpreted as a forecast of future property values.

Transportation & Access

Belton’s transportation network includes U.S. 76, U.S. 178, South Carolina Highway 20, and South Carolina Highway 247. The Anderson County atlas identifies these routes around the Belton area, while South Carolina Department of Transportation resources provide current road-condition, construction, traffic, and mapping information.

The regional highway network provides connections between Belton and surrounding communities in Anderson County and the wider Upstate. Current road conditions and construction activity should be checked through SCDOT’s live traveler-information resources when planning a trip.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Belton provides everyday shopping and services along its Main Street and surrounding commercial areas. Local business directories identify Ingles Markets, CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General, DG Market, convenience stores, home furnishings, hardware-related services, and other retailers in the community.

Dining options in Belton include locally operated restaurants as well as national quick-service establishments. The local business directory lists restaurants along Main Street, Anderson Street, and other community corridors.

Parks & Recreation

Belton maintains a range of public recreational facilities and parks. The city’s economic-development information identifies Cimarron Trails Park, Country View Park, Markey Park, Memorial Park, Smoot Peace Park, Somerset Park, Wallace Park, and Cleveland Lake among local recreational resources.

Available amenities vary by facility and include walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, shelters, courts, and other recreation features. Cleveland Lake is identified by the city as a 50.9-acre park with a 1.2-mile walking trail, boating for wind- or paddle-powered vessels, and an 18-hole disc-golf course.

Utilities & Connectivity

At the property level, water is identified as public and sewer is identified as a septic tank. These are property-specific characteristics and should be confirmed during due diligence.

For area-level connectivity, the FCC National Broadband Map provides address-level information on reported fixed and mobile broadband availability. Spectrum also advertises residential internet service in Belton. Availability, technology, speeds, and serviceability should be confirmed at the specific property address before selecting a provider.

South Carolina’s Office of Regulatory Staff lists Duke Energy Carolinas among the state’s regulated electric utilities. The specific electric provider serving this property should be confirmed directly rather than inferred from area availability.

Development & Planning

Anderson County’s Planning and Development Department is responsible for comprehensive planning, zoning administration, rezoning applications, special exceptions, appeals, and planning-commission coordination. As of 2026, the county is working under its updated comprehensive-planning framework and continuing land-use and development-ordinance work.

The county’s 2026 development standards information also lists enacted changes addressing conservation subdivisions, residential development standards, townhomes and apartment dwelling units, and other land-use matters. These are county-level planning and regulatory developments and should not be interpreted as approvals or planned construction at this property.

Property Summary