Some properties offer acreage. Others offer views. A few others agricultural potential but 498 Raines Rd. in the highly sought after Oconee Co. South Carolina offers them all together in one extraordinary South facing 55+ unrestricted acres with 360° Blue Ridge Mountain View's. Set between Seneca, South Carolina and Clayton Georgia for convenient shopping and restaurants yet private only one mile away from Sumter National Forest and Chattooga River just up the road this remarkable private estate combines three State Mountain views. , fertile soil market gardens with irrigation, well established mixed variety fruit orchards on rolling green hills featuring one of the southernmost apple orchards in the United States, abundant water, extensive agricultural infrastructure, along with multiple mountain view building sites. A beautifully designed timber frame four bedroom home with extra large closets, three full tub/shower baths, newer metal roof and high speed internet. This Home features soaring wood plank cathedral ceilings and walls , 3/4" yellow pine plank floors with open kitchen floor plan an extra large island, walk in pantry with open dinning/ living area and dedicated laundry room. Lower level, separate living area provides excellent flexibility for multigenerational, living or guests and it's all new with shiplap walls, new custom wood white cabinets, granite countertops, Farm-sink and island, new stainless appliances, shiplap walls and LVP plank flooring. This level offers two bedrooms with extra large closets, a full bath with double sink vanity, tile floors, and a tiled shower/ tub. It features an extra large walk in pantry-laundry room with deep double stainless sink, with lots of cabinets for extra storage and its own designated new HVAC. Outside this property has two large heated 102' x 30' irrigated greenhouses and a heated 14' x 50' seedling house with attached washing and packaging area workshop. A Walk-in cooler and drying storage building creates an easy care vegetable area along with an excellent opportunity for extra income by adding a Farm stand. A 600' deep prolific well is another standout feature with 6" casing yields over 65 gallons per minute and a hand pump installed for off grid living if needed. A cleared level Mountain View hill top surrounded by rolling green hilled orchards provide some of the most spectacular short and long range three state views for a Home or hospitality venues so popular today. If it's a multigenerational self-sufficient Homestead, Income production, or just living on a beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain View countryside estate set by thousands of acres of national forests this epic estate offers the opportunity to have it all!
Exceptional new listing in Long Creek. 50 plus acres of gentle sloping pasture with a fully operational Apple orchard included in that acreage. 1400 trees plus mixed variety including Red and Golden delicious, Fuji, Honey Crisp, Gala, Pink Lady and other popular trees. Two story barn with a two bed two bath apartment above and fully operational barn below. Lean to storage and separate lean to storage for tractors and other equipment. Stunning long range views of N. Carolina, S. Carolina and NE Georgia from two vantage points. The property is ideally suited for an event center, short or long term rental or a full time functioning Apple orchard. A prolific well provides a very strong supply of water to this property and the new owners could move in on closing. Note: A new survey should be completed as a new property line is in place.
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2025
$49
2024
$49
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Oconee County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
TRD
Traditional Rural District
This district is meant to provide for a continuation of traditional lifestyles in sparsely populated areas with low intensity commercial, industrial, or other development; and to preserve the character of more remote rural areas. Additionally, residents of traditional rural areas typically have access to fewer public conveniences than more urban areas, but retain greater freedom in the manner in which they use their land.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Gas station
Bank
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Bed & breakfast
Mixed use building
Office
Nov 12, 2020 • Final
Trade
Electrical
May 17, 2016 • Final
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ADU
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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% 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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mountain Rest, SC • 29664
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94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mountain Rest. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 498 Raines Rd
$2,469,737
$180K under list price of $2.65M
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