485 Mountain Rest Lake Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
About this home
One of a kind property on Mountain Rest Lake! 485 Mountain Rest Lake Rd has a main house with 3BR/2BA home, along with a guest home and two platform docks. The guest home has a large full size garage/shop along with a recreational storage shed that has adjoining carport. Entering the property after passing the lake, you enter the shaded concrete driveway to this "knoll" location with views of the lake. Whether you are looking for a multi-generational mountain lake property, or short term rental investment. .. .this property has so many possibilities! Mountain Rest Lake is considered one of the favorite mountain lake locations in Oconee County, positioned at 1690' elevation, it's cool clear waters have been a favorite summer destination for residents since the 1960's. Located 20 minutes from Walhalla and 30 minutes from Highlands, NC, this location is surrounded by hiking and biking in the US Forest Service in addition to lake use.
Sale and tax history for 485 Mountain Rest Lake Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
WUMLS #20301356
May 13, 2026
Listed
$529,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 2021
Sold
$240,000
$71/sq ft
WUMLS #171767
Nov 20, 2009
Sold
$175,000
$52/sq ft
Oct 21, 2008
Listed
$175,000
$52/sq ft
+16
Now pending short sale approval. ABSOLUTE HEAVENLY VACATION HOME, QUIET SURROUNDINGS, HUNTING 1 MILE, STOCKED FISHING LAKE, SNOW SKIING 10 MILES NORTH, WATER SKIING, WATER RAPIDS NEAR, SOLITUDE, TRANQUILITY, SEVERAL FAMILIES COULD PURCHASE THIS HOME TOGETHER FOR WONDERFUL MOUNTAIN GET-A-WAY. PRICED 100,000.00 BELOW MARKET VALUE, THIS IS AN IDEAL VACATION OR RESIDENTIAL HOME. GUEST HOUSE HAS 3 BEDROOMS, MINI-KITCHENETTE; MAIN HOUSE HAS 2 BEDROOMS ONE DOWNSTAIRS BASEMENT W/ FIREPLACE, 2 FIREPLACES TOTAL. THIS HOME OVERLOOKS MOUNTAIN REST LAKE. Sq ftg, reflects TOTAL for both homes, Buyer to verify. STUDIO FINISHED ON EXTERIOR, NON-COMPLETE INTERIOR. LOTS OF PARKING. OCONEE STATE PARK NEARBY.
Greater Greenville MLS #1172512
Jul 2, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 20, 2008
Listed
$325,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$963
2024
$963 (−1.3%)
2023
$976 (−57.6%)
2022
$2,299 (+209.7%)
2021
$742 (−0.9%)
2020
$749
2019
$749 (−49.8%)
2018
$1,493 (+114.7%)
2017
$695 (+17.3%)
2016
$593
2013
$593
$769 + $4,893
$5,662
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.24 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,678
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,678
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
070-01-02-014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.
Nov 18, 2002 • Active
Migrated
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mountain Rest, SC • 29664
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Mountain Rest. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 485 Mountain Rest Lake Rd
$510,879
$18K under list price of $529K
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