This is an unbelievable home located in the pristine pastoral valley in the Sumter National Forest. Built in 2006 it has a full finished basement, gorgeous wrap around porch, master on the main level with a large loft area and two more bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. The house exterior is cement fiber boards with a huge covered wrap around porch complete with ceiling fans. Upon entering you are greeted with huge windows and a two story living room complete with a stone fireplace and gas logs. This room allows you to see up to the loft and opens to the kitchen with a large eat in bar. There is a beautiful formal dining room off the kitchen as well. There is a full bathroom and then a huge master suite with french doors opening onto the porch. The master bath has a jetted tub, separate large tile shower, vanity area and large sink area with a large walk in closet. Upstairs is a wonderful loft and two large bedrooms that share a jack and jill bathroom with the shower separated so you can get ready while another showers. The larger of the two rooms is big enough to be considered another master suite and it has french doors opening to a private balcony to sit out and enjoy the view. The basement has a bedroom, full bath, living area and a kitchenette. There is also a woodworking shop and a storage area that can accomodate a side by side ATV vehicle or golf cart. The basement has its own entrance and covered porch area The house has a generac generator in the unlikely event you lose power. it comes on automatically. The 5 acres has wide trails for a side by side atv or golf cart to check out the 4 wooden paddocks. There are also 4 RV or Horse trailer living trailer spots for people who want to bring their horses and either stay in the house or in their trailers. There is water and electrical at each site and all the site can easily access a 32 foot trailers. There is a second septic tank for guests or friends to empty their tanks upon leaving. You can access the Whetstone/Earls Ford--Willis Knob Trail system that runs along the Chattooga River. There are 3 river crossings and over 30 miles of trails. There are also miles of forest service roads to ride and you can even ride up and around Mountain Rest lake. There is a fire pit with lights to lead you down to enjoy the views after a day riding, or hiking, fishing, or any of the activities Oconee County has to offer. It is a great place for friends and family to gather. The house is in immaculate condition and has been maintained at every level since it was built in 2006 You might notice that the tax map includes 3.0 acres of pasture and a 3 stall barn, tack room, feed room and wash rack. This is not for sale at this time, however please refer to the private notes for more information if you have a client who wants 8.6 acres and the barn and pastures She will NOT sell the barn and land prior to the house selling The owner is willing to negotiate some of the furniture staying depending on the offer and also will leave several kayaks
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amy Gantt• Allen Tate - Lake Keowee West
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Last updated August 2026
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Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
+0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$480K
$208 MoM
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Sale history for 551 Mongold Gap Rd
Date
Event
Price
WUMLS #20203475
Sep 25, 2018
Sold
$358,000
$83/sq ft
May 29, 2018
Listed
$379,900
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 2010
Sold
$70,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,477 (−67.5%)
2024
$4,539
2023
$4,539 (+420.5%)
2013
$872
$893 + $9,018
$9,911
Tax history for 551 Mongold Gap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,477 (−67.5%)
2024
$4,539
2023
$4,539 (+420.5%)
2013
$872
$893 + $9,018
$9,911
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,132
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
080-00-01-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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.
Feb 19, 2020 • Final
Trade
Electrical
Oct 26, 2005 • Active
Migrated
Install electrical service to an existing barn.
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.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
# of Bedrooms In Basement: 1
Master Suite Features: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Master on Main Level, Shower - Separate, Sitting Area, Tub - Jetted, Walk-In Closet