$420,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2025

12 First Mate Way Salem, SC 29676

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,450 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

209 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Boat Dock
  • Water Access
  • Walhalla Middle School Rated A-
  • Golf Course Community
  • Boat Ramp

About This Home

As of August 2025

Enjoy seasonal views of Lake Keowee within the desirable full amenity community of Keowee Key. A charming three bedroom, two bath cottage style home offering a sun room, screened porch and an open air grilling deck for a variety of entertaining. Step inside to the heart of a southern style home. Soaring wood beamed ceilings add volume to the living areas of this inviting home. The dining area offers ample space for gatherings, while the living room features the anchor of a cozy stone fireplace. French doors off the rear of the living room lead to multiple entertaining areas for family and friends. The two additional bedrooms are easily transitioned from guest quarters to a home office or hobby room with an open air loft and also a full bath in between. There is a secret door to the bonus room that was transitioned into a home office in 2019. A peaceful lake view setting for relaxed lake living that is a 1/4 mile to Laurel Park for lake access and boat slips. Enjoy the beauty of Keowee Key and its many amenities while having a comfortable and functional home to call your own. Keowee Key is an active Lake Keowee full amenity community offering an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, tennis and pickleball racquet club, indoor Olympic size heated pool, two outdoor pools, multiple marinas with watercraft rental and fuel docks, dining bar and Bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, dog park, walking trails, multiple social clubs and more. This home is a manageable size for all levels of residence; an alternative to condo or townhome living, primary, secondary or seasonal residence. HVAC installed on main floor 2025. Roof replaced in 2023.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Fink

Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Melanie Fink & Assoc License #80490 Listed on: 01/29/2025

Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Melanie Fink & Assoc

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Blom

BHHS C Dan Joyner - Buist License #111888

BHHS C Dan Joyner - Buist

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $736

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Access to a Dock
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Outside City Limits

Schools

  • Keowee Elementary School
  • Walhalla Middle School
  • Walhalla High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 126/2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 111-02-07-005

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include golf, pool(s), recreation facilities, security
  • Keowee Key Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Boat Slip
  • Community Boat Facilities
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$736

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Hwy 130 North to right on South Flagship Drive. Through gate and turn left on Commodore Lane. Left on First Mate Way House on right across from lake.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Gated, Other, Pool, Storage Facilities, See Remarks, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Water Access, Boat Slip, Dock, Lake
  • ResoLotFeatures: Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Trees, Views, Interior Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • View Type:Pond View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Keowee
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Keowee Key
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2065.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Option
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 2065.0
  • ResoRoomType: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Office, Sunroom
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds
  • Year Built Details: 31-50 Years
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Window Treatments, Breakfast Area, Loft
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Dock Access
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Multiple Heating Units, Zoned
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Other, Phone Available, Cable Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Golf, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: Keowee Elem
  • High School: Walhalla High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walhalla Middle

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Parcel #: 111-02-07-005
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Lot: 126/2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Aug 26, 2025
Sold by
Nagy Gregory R and Nagy Jane F
Bought by
Allen Robert S
Seller's Agent
Melanie Fink
Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Melanie Fink & Assoc
Buyer's Agent
Beth Blom
BHHS C Dan Joyner - Buist
List Price
$448,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-6.25%
Views
134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
65.07%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Outstanding Balance
$399,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,036

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2019
Sold by
Dethy Stephen R and Dethy Traci L
Bought by
Nagy Gregory R and Nagy Jane F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Dethy Stephen R and Dethy Traci L
Bought by
Dethy Stephen R and Dethy Traci L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2009
Sold by
Schacht Beverly Powers
Bought by
Dethy Stephen R and Dethy Traci L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $239,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $399,000 New Conventional
Closed $399,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $420,000 -2.1% $171 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Price Changed $429,000 -4.2% $175 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $448,000 -- $183 / Sq Ft
Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $736 $8,011 $774 $7,237
2023 $744 $8,011 $774 $7,237
2022 $744 $8,011 $774 $7,237
2021 $844 $9,558 $774 $8,784
2020 $844 $9,438 $774 $8,664
2019 $844 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,586 $0 $0 $0
2017 $744 $0 $0 $0
2016 $744 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $6,228 $1,378 $4,851
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20283242

Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

APN: 111-02-07-005