Central, South Carolina earned its name in the most literal way possible. When the Atlantic & Richmond Air-Line Railroad completed its connecting track between Atlanta and Charlotte in 1873, the company needed a spot roughly midway between the two — about 133 miles each direction — to build repair shops and refueling stations. That spot became “Central Station,” and the name stuck as the depot grew into a full town. On 5.39 acres in that same railroad-founded community, a four-bedroom farmhouse at 359 Earle Rd is now listed at $265,000.
A Farmhouse Built for Genuinely Large Rooms
The listing is direct about one thing: all rooms are large, and the dimensions back it up — nearly every bedroom and living space measures 13×13 or bigger, including a primary bedroom on the main level with its own bathroom and a walk-in closet upstairs for the additional bedrooms. A den, formal dining room, and family room give the home multiple distinct living areas, and multiple fireplaces add warmth throughout. Wood flooring runs throughout the home, and a heat pump covers both heating and cooling. Both a tankless and standard gas water heater ensure the household never runs short on hot water.
Buyers should confirm the exact year of construction directly with the listing agent, as it isn’t specified in the current listing, though the farmhouse-style architecture and layout suggest genuine age and character.
Fenced Pasture and Multiple Outbuildings
The 5.39-acre lot is level, partially fenced, and includes several acres of usable pasture — genuine working farm land, not just acreage on paper. Multiple outbuildings and a barn give a buyer real infrastructure for livestock or equipment, and horses can be raised on the property. Multiple porches extend the home’s living space outdoors, framed by mature trees.
The Practical Details
The home connects to public water, with sewage handled through a septic tank, and both electricity and natural gas are available on-site. Notably, short-term rentals are allowed on this property — a meaningful detail for buyers considering it as an income-generating farm stay or vacation rental rather than a full-time residence. Annual property taxes run $6,806, and the home has been on the market for just 2 days as of this listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $265,000 ($95/sq ft) |
| Location | 359 Earle Rd, Central, SC 29630 |
| Home Size | 2,792 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 4 / 3 full |
| Lot Size | 5.39 acres, level with pasture |
| Water / Sewer | Public / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Heat pump |
| Fireplaces | Multiple |
| Additional Structures | Barn, multiple outbuildings |
| Horses Allowed | Yes |
| Rental Policy | Short-term rentals allowed |
| Annual Taxes | $6,806 |
Why Central
Central sits just minutes from Clemson University, giving the town genuine college-town energy alongside its small-town, railroad-founded roots. The broader Pickens County area offers Table Rock State Park, Lake Keowee, and Lake Hartwell for outdoor recreation, along with historic sites tracing back to the Cherokee era and the Revolutionary War. For a buyer looking for a genuinely large farmhouse with real pasture, outbuildings, and short-term rental flexibility, minutes from a major university town, Central offers a rare combination of income potential and rural character.
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