$280,000
SOLD JUN 22, 2022

1230 Melton Rd Unit 48 West Union, SC 29696

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
1,525 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$255 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Water Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of May 2025

Like Brand New :: Completely renovated cottage getaway on Lake Keowee. Brand new granite countertops, plumbing and lighting fixtures, tile kitchen and baths, interior paint, side walkway, golf cart parking AND furnishings! Spacious, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings located in a wooded setting that gives privacy and long water views. This two bedroom, two bath lake retreat is truly a vacationers delight and offered turn-key. Enjoy lake views all year round through the large picture windows or from the fresh air screened porch. Level walk to parking located just outside the door. Owners suite offers a spacious closet plus a linen closet in its private bath. An end unit for added privacy and parking... just bring your suitcase! All furnishings, less personal belongings, grill and golf cart are included. Maintenance free community great for carefree living a weekend, week or lifelong stay. Community amenities include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness room and walking trails. HOA includes landscaping maintenance, private gate, water, sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center and more. **!BUYERS NOTE: This is a secure gated community. Gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. No rentals allowed less than a 12 month term. !** Modified tax structure add to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee buy. Call Listing Office for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Fink

Fink & Assoc - 1st Choice License #80490 Listed on: 05/13/2022

Fink & Assoc - 1st Choice

Last Buyer's Agent

Virginia Smith

Western Upstate Kw License #128402

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,781

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 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
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Outside City Limits

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Assessor Parcel Number 177-04-01-048

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common areas, ground maintenance, pool(s), recreation facilities, sewer, street lights, 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

$2,781

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Old Walhalla Hwy to right on Winston Rd. Right onto Melton Rd. Through the gate and take first right before the mailboxes. Unit 48 at end.
  • 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, Lake, Sidewalks
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Trees, Views, Interior Lot
  • View Type:Pond View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Keowee
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Backwater Landing
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 979.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Low Threshold Shower
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 979.0
  • ResoRoomType: Living Room, Office
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds, Insulated Windows
  • Year Built Details: 11-20 Years
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Washer
  • Has Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Smooth Ceilings, Shower Only, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Horse: No
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Dock Access, Water Access
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Street Lights, 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 #: 177-04-01-048
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Lot: 48

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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 $308,750 New Conventional
Closed $224,000 New Conventional
Closed $168,800 New Conventional
Closed $168,800 Commercial
Closed $88,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $325,000 -1.5% $325 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Price Changed $330,000 -4.3% $330 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $345,000 +23.2% $345 / Sq Ft
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Sold $280,000 -1.8% $255 / Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2022 05/13/22 For Sale $285,000 +35.1% $259 / Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Sold $211,000 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
09/04/2021 09/04/21 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2021 08/27/21 For Sale $211,000 +91.8% $192 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Sold $110,000 -4.3% $113 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2019 02/14/19 For Sale $115,000 -- $118 / 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 $2,781 $8,626 $0 $8,626
2023 $1,491 $4,629 $0 $4,629
2022 $1,512 $4,629 $0 $4,629
2021 $1,073 $4,390 $0 $4,390
2020 $1,073 $4,390 $0 $4,390
2019 $1,073 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,045 $0 $0 $0
2017 $882 $0 $0 $0
2016 $882 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $4,097 $0 $4,097
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20250873

Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

APN: 177-04-01-048