Super charming Four Square in Converse Heights! Located in the heart of the neighborhood within walking distance to Happy Hollow Park and Pine Street Elementary School. This home boasts four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a well appointed remodeled kitchen, and off-street parking with a detached outbuilding/garage! This one is loaded with charm inside and out, including original hardwood flooring, multiple French Doors, large windows, rectangular and arched transoms, gas logs and decorative fireplaces, and much more throughout. The kitchen and breakfast area include all new custom soft close cabinetry with a tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful wood stained bead board ceiling. The main level offers a large foyer, powder room, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and sunroom/office. Main level ceilings are smooth throughout and 10' in height. Built-ins are located in the breakfast area, living room and office/sunroom. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms and two full bathrooms also with smooth ceilings at 9' in height. The fourth bedroom has a removable bookshelf currently occupying the original closet space, which would also make a great office or flex room if needed. There is a clean and spacious (480 +/- sq. ft.) unfinished basement area with interior and exterior access points which houses the laundry, furnace, and new gas hot water heater. The basement also has a commercial grade dehumidifier and sump pump installed with thick mil vapor barrier from professional “B-Dry” waterproofing systems installed in 2015. The exterior has a large tiled front porch, a rear pergola, masonry paver patios/walkways, a sizable concrete paved driveway and front walk, and a 20'x20' detached outbuilding/garage with rear alley access to/from Norwood St. as well. This is a beautiful home that you need to see in person to truly appreciate all the charm and character it has to offer. The home is under a transferable termite bond with Terminix Sentricon System. Recent clean CL100 on file from 3/27/2025. Home is available again after previous contracts were dissolved at absolutely NO fault of seller. Come schedule your private tour today!
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$420,000
242 Connecticut Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29302
4beds
2,189sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$421,500 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$1,966 Estimated rent
Home value
$421,500
$388,000 - $459,000
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Off-street parkingLarge tiled front porchRear pergolaUnfinished basement areaRemodeled kitchenStainless steel appliancesRectangular and arched transoms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Graham P Bulman 864-680-8301,
Pack and Company Real Estate
Bought with:
Brad Liles, SC
Keller Williams on Main
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 321794
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Area, Office/Study, Sun Room, Unfinished Space
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 166.15
- Dimensions: 13'9x12'1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 115.53
- Dimensions: 10'7x10'11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 114.08
- Dimensions: 9'3x12'4
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 181.08
- Dimensions: 13'8x13'3
Breakfast room
- Level: 11x7
- Dimensions: 1
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 183.97
- Dimensions: 14'11x12'4
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 166.9
- Dimensions: 10'2x16'5
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 255.11
- Dimensions: 13'8x18'8
Patio
- Level: First
Sun room
- Level: First
- Area: 137.5
- Dimensions: 9'2x15
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace, Gas - Natural
Cooling
- Central Air, Electricity
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Wall Oven, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace(s), Ceiling - Smooth, Solid Surface Counters, Bookcases
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Dehumidifier,Interior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Basement
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,189 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,189
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 7121225000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Dehumidifier, Sump Pump
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Duke
- Gas: PNG
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Sptbg.
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic Area, Playground, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Converse Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Spartanburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,962
- Date on market: 3/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | Sold | $420,000+2.7%$192/sqft |
Source:  SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #321794 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Pending sale | $409,000$187/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #321794 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Price change | $409,000-4.9%$187/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #321794 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Pending sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2025 | Pending sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2024 | Pending sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Pending sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Pending sale | $430,000$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Price change | $430,000-4.2%$196/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Price change | $449,000-2.4%$205/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $459,900$210/sqft |
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID #315376 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $8,413 |
| 2024 | $1,962 +3% | $8,413 |
| 2023 | $1,904 | $8,413 +15% |
| 2022 | -- | $7,316 |
| 2021 | -- | $7,316 |
| 2020 | -- | $7,316 |
| 2019 | -- | $7,316 |
| 2018 | $1,585 | $7,316 +14.5% |
| 2017 | $1,585 +16.7% | $6,388 |
| 2016 | $1,359 | $6,388 |
| 2015 | $1,359 -24.5% | $6,388 |
| 2014 | $1,800 | $6,388 |
| 2013 | -- | $6,388 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | $5,966 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,966 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,966 -5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $6,312 -0.1% |
| 2006 | $1,956 | $6,320 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,320 |
| 2004 | $1,912 +1.1% | $6,320 |
| 2003 | $1,892 | $6,320 +17.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,370 |
| 2001 | $1,508 +1% | $5,370 |
| 2000 | $1,493 | $5,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Converse Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Pine St. Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10McCracken Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Spartanburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: 7-Pine Street
- Middle: 7-McCracken
- High: 7-Spartanburg
Source: SAR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Spartanburg County
- Spartanburg
- 29302
- Converse Heights
- 242 Connecticut Ave
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