$220,000
SOLD APR 24, 2018

1230 Melton Rd Unit 129 West Union, SC 29696

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
1,699 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Fitness Center
  • Waterfront
  • Boat Ramp
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of April 2025

Oversized Ranch Lake Keowee Waterfront Cottage... Whether gazing through one of the large sliding windows of the great room, enjoying a fire by the cozy rock fireplace or relaxing on the four seasons porch, enjoy large open water views all year round from this spacious waterfront retreat. A custom built cottage offering over 1600sqft of comfortable living space with a lake view from every room. An open floorplan is great for entertaining numerous guests with private parking located just outside your front door. Inviting floor plan features include a welcoming great room with stacked stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling. A gourmet kitchen offers an island with loads of storage. The master suite is accented by a vaulted beam ceiling, 8x5 picture window with open lake view and a resort style bath with a tile and glass enclosure. Through the sliding doors is the house favorite, the 200sqft all-season porch with Eze Breeze windows for comfortable lakefront views anytime of year. The guest room offers spacious closet and lakeviews of its own from across the street. The guest bath is accented with customized cabinetry and ceramic tile. A finished attic with pull down ladder can be converted to a loft perfect for the little fisherman, used for additional sleeping space, playroom or storage. For outdoor entertaining there is a grill deck to the left of the home overlooking the lake with an extra parking pad for the convenience of a golf cart. The community clubhouse and swimming pool are merely steps away. Guest parking and community boardwalk access is just outside the cottage doors. Community amenities include a fabulous lakefront lodge, swimming pool, marina, beach and walking trails. HOA includes landscaping maintenance, private gated community, water, sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center and more. Modified tax structure add to the savings of this remarkable Keowee waterfront buy. Please call Listing Agent for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Fink

Allen Tate - Fink & Assoc License #80490 Listed on: 03/30/2018

Allen Tate - Fink & Assoc

Last Buyer's Agent

James Smith

Keller Williams Lake Region License #26916

Keller Williams Lake Region

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,709

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cement Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Palladian Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Keeping Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

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

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Outside City Limits

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 129
  • Assessor Parcel Number 177-04-01-129

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include ground maintenance, pool(s), recreation facilities, sewer, street lights, security, trash, water
  • Backwater Landing Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Boat Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,709

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Hwy 123 to Hwy 28. Turn right on 188 N. Through light then left onto Old Walhalla Hwy. Right onto Winston Way over the RR tracks to stop sign and right on Melton Rd. Through gate to point. Cottage 129 is fourth from end on right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pool, Storage Facilities, Trails/Paths, Water Access, Dock, Sidewalks
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Trees, Views, Waterfront
  • View Type:Pond View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Keowee
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Backwater Landing
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Low Threshold Shower
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Option
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • ResoRoomType: Breakfast Room/Nook, Keeping Room, Loft, Living Room, Office, Sunroom
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds, Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows, Palladian Window(s)
  • Year Built Details: 11-20 Years
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2008

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Has Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Smooth Ceilings, Shower Only, Cable TV, Upper Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Loft
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
  • Horse: No
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Dock Access, Water Access, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Street Lights, Security, Trash, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Parcel #: 177-04-01-129
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Lot: 129

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $300,000 New Conventional
Closed $219,290 New Conventional
Closed $231,920 New Conventional
Closed $43,485 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $549,900 0.0% $405 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2024 11/25/24 For Sale $549,900 +150.0% $405 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Sold $220,000 -9.1% $138 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2018 03/30/18 For Sale $242,000 -- $151 / 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 $3,709 $11,505 $0 $11,505
2023 $3,709 $11,505 $0 $11,505
2022 $3,761 $11,505 $0 $11,505
2021 $1,458 $7,153 $0 $7,153
2020 $1,777 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,777 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,731 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,458 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,458 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $6,783 $0 $6,783
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20200859

Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

APN: 177-04-01-129