Discover peaceful country living with unbeatable convenience in this charming home nestled on almost three acres featuring a beautiful creek running through the property. Inside, you’ll find a cozy main-level bedroom and an inviting loft area perfect for a second bedroom, office, or flex space. Enjoy efficient propane heat and an attic fan, keeping energy usage at a minimum in both summer and winter. This home offers comfort of a home designed for simple, quiet living. Outside, relax by the creek, enjoy an evening around the fire pit, relax on the large back porch overlooking the property, or spend time in the garden area. Located in Fair Play, SC, this property offers the ideal blend of privacy and accessibility—just 20 minutes to Seneca and Anderson, 30 minutes to Clemson, 45 minutes to Greenville, and about 1.5 hours to Atlanta. Outdoor lovers will appreciate being close to public access on Lake Hartwell and just minutes from the Georgia/South Carolina state line. Whether you’re looking for a starter home, weekend retreat, or an investment opportunity (no restrictions on long or short term rentals here!), this property delivers serene surroundings and a prime location. Home appraised for $216,000! Move in with peace of mind knowing you are starting out with positive equity! Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
2.92 acresLot Size
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Amber Crain• Thomas & Crain Real Estate
Bought with Steven Foley• Folkstone Properties, LLC
This cozy and adorable cottage is a must see! Built in 2007 this well built and well maintained home sits on a lovely wooded 2.92 acre lot with a beautiful stream flowing through it and bordering along one side of the property. If you enjoy nature you will enjoy the hardwood trees, laurel and dogwoods throughout this private and beautiful lot. Inside you will find a open floor plan with gorgeous hardwood floors, beautiful oak cabinets and ceramic tile in the kitchen, a stackable washer and dryer to maximize room. The great room has cathedral ceilings that open up the room and make it feel even larger and with all natural light coming in through the windows and glass doors you can truly relax and enjoy all the beauty this cottage offers. The master bedroom and full bathroom complete the main level where a wrought iron staircase leads up to the loft that can easily sleep two people. A sliding glass door opens to the spacious deck that over looks the stream that is the perfect place to that morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine. The home has cement fiber siding and there is a full crawl space with electricity for extra storage. The gutters have leaf guards and there is underground electric from the road. There is a small storage shed which will remain with property. This lovely cottage is located in nice and quiet subdivsion on Lake Hartwell. This home is not lake front but the community boat ramp is half a mile from the home so be sure to bring your boat. If you want to do some shopping or go to a restaurant. This home is conveniently located to I-85 where you are an hour away from Greenville, 30 minutes from Anderson or 20 minutes from Clemson where you can watch the Clemson Tigers play when they have home games. If you enjoy playing golf or visting a park, Chickasaw Point Golf course and Hartwell State park are both less than 10 minutes away. If you are looking for an affordable home near the lake with low maintance, located in a quiet and private setting, where you can come spend your weekends relaxing and enjoying the lake life then give me a call today! With an acceptable offer the owners will leave the furniture, TV's, dishes and kitchen items with the home. The couch and the mattresses on both beds are brand new.
WUMLS #20214845
May 28, 2019
Sold
$137,000
$136/sq ft
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$144,900
$144/sq ft
+32
This cozy and adorable little cottage sits on lovely wooded 2.92 acre lot with a beautiful stream flowing through it and bordering along one side of the property. The property has mostly hardwoods with an open space around the cottage. If you enjoy nature then you will enjoy all the trees, laurel and dogwood as well as the stream. Inside you will find a open floor plan with gorgeous oak hardwood floors through out the cottage and cathedral ceilings. The kitchen which has ceramic tile floors, beautiful oak cabinets with plenty of storage, a washer and dryer tucked away in the corner to maximize room. The great room has a nice size living area with plenty of room for couches and chairs and a dining area with room for a large dining table. A wrought iron spiral staircase leads up to the spacious loft that can easily sleep two people. The bedroom on the main floor has a double window for plenty of light as well as the full bath with a walk in shower with a seat. Sliding glass door lead to spacious deck that is approximately 14x15 and overlooks the bubbling stream. The house has cement fiber siding and there is a full crawl space that houses the water heater and HVAC and has lots of storage. There are gutters with a leaf guard and underground electric from the road. This cottage was built in 2007 and has been well maintained and taken care of. It is half a mile from the community boat ramp on Lake Hartwell and is located in Lakeshore village, a nice and quiet neighborhood that has many lake cottages as well as nice homes. I- 85 is just 10 minutes away and there is Hartwell State Park nearby as well. If you like to golf Chickasaw Point golf course is 15 minutes away. This cottage would be a perfect full time residence, vacation home or even a rental with it being so close to the lake. If you are looking for a great deal on a well maintained cottage with land just minutes from Lake Hartwell, where you can come relax in this peaceful place after a stressful work week and enjoy the lake then this is place for you!
Public Records
Mar 8, 2007
Sold
$35,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,779 (+207.3%)
2024
$579 (−1.3%)
2023
$587
2022
$587 (−7.2%)
2021
$632 (+3.4%)
2020
$611 (−54.5%)
2019
$1,342 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,307 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,297 (+8.7%)
2016
$1,193
Tax history for 237 Capps Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,779 (+207.3%)
2024
$579 (−1.3%)
2023
$587
2022
$587 (−7.2%)
2021
$632 (+3.4%)
2020
$611 (−54.5%)
2019
$1,342 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,307 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,297 (+8.7%)
2016
$1,193
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.92 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
340-04-04-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
CFD
Control Free District
The control free district is intended to be the initial zoning district for all parcels within the jurisdiction at the time of initial adoption of zoning in Oconee County, only; any parcel subsequently rezoned to any other district shall not be a part of the control free district at any future date.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Room Types: Loft
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Solid Surface Counters, Window Treatments, Loft
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Details: 11-20 Years
Roof Details: Architectural, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Land Information
Horses Allowed
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2.92
Lot Size Acres: 2.92
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Level, Not In Subdivision, Outside City Limits, Stream/Creek, Sloped, Trees, Views, Wooded, Water Front, Interior Lot
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,008
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Short Term Rental Allowed, Lake
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Oconee County
APN: 340-04-04-004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fair-Oak Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
West Oak Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.9mi
5/10
West-Oak High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $310,000
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