$900,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2023

248 Bay View Dr Salem, SC 29676

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,450 Sq Ft
1.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$367 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Boat Dock
  • Gated Community
  • Walhalla Middle School Rated A-
  • Water Access
  • Mature Trees

About This Home

As of July 2025

Expansive, panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views coupled with a stunning Lake Keowee setting makes for an exceptional place to call home or use as your vacation getaway. Step inside to an impressive open floor plan featuring a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, new light fixtures, exposed ceiling beams and a fully remodeled kitchen complete with new appliances and granite countertops. Walk out to the large screened porch perfect for entertaining a crowd or just relaxing quietly with the lake and mountains as your backdrop. There is no lack for outdoor living with additional covered and open deck space wrapping around the home all offering the most breathtaking views. The main level master bedroom offers an adjoining full bathroom with a huge walk-in tile shower and walk-in closet. The terrace level includes a family room with additional stone fireplace and three additional guest bedrooms, plus a fifth sleeping space in a bonus bunk room perfect for the little fisherman in the family. The guest bedrooms share a huge newly renovated full bathroom complete with large jetted bath tub. The terrace level also includes a large laundry room with new flooring and a storage room with outside entrance, perfect for all your water toys. Deeded boat slip #3 is included allowing for immediate lake enjoyment and is just a short distance away. Modern furnishings are available at additional cost and this home is perfect if you're looking for an investment opportunity as short term rentals are allowed. Located in the gated community of Bay Ridge offering water access and the convenience of being located on the North end of Lake Keowee. Giving you easy access to Lake Jocassee, endless hiking and the beauty of the woods and the waterfalls. Experience lake living today in this upgraded private mountain retreat. See List Agent for full list of recent improvements and benefits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Fink

Allen Tate - Fink & Assoc License #80490 Listed on: 09/22/2023

Allen Tate - Fink & Assoc

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Blackton

Blackton Property Partners License #85138

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,497

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Porch

Schools

  • Tam-Salem Elm Elementary School
  • Walhalla Middle School
  • Walhalla High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Outside City Limits

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 056-02-02-025

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Bay Ridge Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Boat Facilities

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,497

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: HWY 11 North, Left onto Bay Ridge Dr, Left onto Bay View Dr, Last home on right in cut-de-sac.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: Boat Facilities, Dock, Gated, Water Access, Lake
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Trees, Views, Interior Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.35
  • View Type:Pond View: Mountain(s), Water
  • Water Body Name: Keowee
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Bay Ridge
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1231.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Low Threshold Shower
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Log Home
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Multiple, Option
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2450.0
  • ResoRoomType: Laundry, Living Room, Recreation
  • Reso Window Features: Blinds
  • Year Built Details: 11-20 Years
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full, Finished, Heated, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1216.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Dock/Slip
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Propane, Multiple Heating Units
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, See Remarks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tam-Salem Elm
  • High School: Walhalla High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walhalla Middle

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Parcel #: 056-02-02-025
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Lot: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2023
Closed on
Nov 7, 2023
Sold by
Grim Shane Travis and Grim Michelle Elizabeth
Bought by
Albaugh Paul D and Albaugh Daxa
Seller's Agent
Melanie Fink
Allen Tate - Fink & Assoc
Buyer's Agent
Joe Blackton
Blackton Property Partners
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.56%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$690,944
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,641
Source: Public Records

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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 $900,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $512,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $347,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $375,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $949,950 0.0% $396 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $949,950 -0.8% $396 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Price Changed $957,400 -0.3% $399 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Price Changed $959,900 -1.5% $400 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Price Changed $974,900 -2.4% $406 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Price Changed $999,000 -4.8% $416 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $1,049,000 +16.6% $437 / Sq Ft
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Sold $900,000 +0.6% $367 / Sq Ft
09/26/2023 09/26/23 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2023 09/22/23 For Sale $895,000 +39.6% $365 / Sq Ft
01/13/2023 01/13/23 Sold $641,000 -5.0% $262 / Sq Ft
12/10/2022 12/10/22 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2022 12/02/22 For Sale $675,000 -- $276 / 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 $11,497 $35,667 $4,986 $30,681
2023 $3,877 $12,025 $2,681 $9,344
2022 $3,931 $12,025 $2,681 $9,344
2021 $3,793 $11,542 $2,681 $8,861
2020 $3,943 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,943 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,841 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,793 $0 $0 $0
2016 $3,793 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $17,642 $4,878 $12,764
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20266861

Western Upstate Multiple Listing Service

APN: 056-02-02-025