$387,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2024

1230 Melton Rd Unit 8 West Union, SC 29696

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
958 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$337 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2024

SELLERS ARE OFFERING TO PAY BUYERS $5,805 NEW LEASE FEE! Multi-million dollar, panoramic views directly off of your lakeside porch! Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage 8! This gorgeous waterfront and boardwalk front cottage is move-in-ready, has FULL-TIME capacity for the next buyer if wanted and is ready for you to enjoy with just over 1,100 square feet. Pack your bags and enjoy your new lakefront, Lake Keowee cottage! This home has been rebuilt from its original debut in Backwater Landing. It shows beautifully and feels very spacious with the high ceilings and open floor plan. There are so many highlights for cottage number eight. They include panoramic lakefront views, hardwood oak floors, EZ Breeze windows, new kitchen appliances, new HVAC in 2022, rebuilt fourteen years ago and expanded (ask agents for details on previous expansion), large pantry, Hardie board siding, upgraded garden, new ceiling fans, new shutters, large attic storage, large storage under the porch, outdoor waterproof storage bin, outside door to access water turn off and much more. Ask your agent for the complete list of improvements! This cottage currently has full-time owners. The next buyers will be able to make this your primary residence when purchasing, if you choose, due to current shared septic availability at this time. Ask agents what this means for future buyers and any updates during your due diligence period. Your direct lakeside porch can be used year round with its equipped “EZ-Breeze” window system. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat and lake getaway, this is it! This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness room and walking trails. Regime includes landscaping maintenance, private gated community, water, sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, lighting and more. This is a private gated community. Gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. Unit 8 is direct waterfront with beautiful lake views. No rentals are allowed with less than a 12 month term. A modified tax structure adds to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee cottage. Please ask agents about the land lease, boat slip rentals, and further details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cate Kassab

My Upstate Home LLC License #89290

Co-Listed By

Tom Kassab

My Upstate Home LLC License #114072

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Wessels

Allen Tate - Lake Keowee North License #100521

Allen Tate - Lake Keowee North

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $136

Year Built

  • 1998

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

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

Location

  • Outside City Limits

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 177-04-01-008

Community Details

Overview

  • No 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

Recreation

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

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$136

Year Built

1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Co List Office Mls Id: 495
  • Co List Office Phone: 864-481-4444
  • Directions: Turn right onto Melton Road. Unit 8 is on the main water, right side of the community. Cottages are labeled. A map of the community is in the associated documents to help locate the unit easily.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pool, Trails/Paths, Water Access, Boat Slip, Dock
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Views, Waterfront
  • View Type:Pond View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Keowee
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Backwater Landing
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Vinyl
  • Year Built Details: 21-30 Years
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1998

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Smooth Ceilings, Upper Level Primary
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • 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
  • 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: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Septic Available, Water Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Other, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Street Lights, See Remarks, 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 #: 177-04-01-008
  • Tax Lot: 8

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Sold $387,000 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2024 05/16/24 Price Changed $387,000 -0.5% $337 / Sq Ft
05/03/2024 05/03/24 Price Changed $389,000 -2.5% $338 / Sq Ft
04/27/2024 04/27/24 For Sale $399,000 -- $347 / Sq Ft
Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

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 $136 $3,299 $0 $3,299
2023 $138 $3,299 $0 $3,299
2022 $138 $3,299 $0 $3,299
2021 $585 $3,128 $0 $3,128
2020 $713 $0 $0 $0
2019 $713 $0 $0 $0
2018 $695 $0 $0 $0
2017 $585 $0 $0 $0
2016 $585 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $2,720 $0 $2,720
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $132,000 New Conventional
Closed $135,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20274161

Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

APN: 177-04-01-008