Remarks: Enjoy seasonal views of Lake Keowee within the desirable full amenity community of Keowee Key. A charming three bedroom, two bath cottage style home offering a sun room, screened porch and an open air grilling deck for a variety of entertaining. Step inside to the heart of a southern style home. Soaring wood beamed ceilings add volume to the living areas of this inviting home. The dining area offers ample space for gatherings, while the living room features the anchor of a cozy stone fireplace. French doors off the rear of the living room lead to multiple entertaining areas for family and friends. The two additional bedrooms are easily transitioned from guest quarters to a home office or hobby room with an open air loft and also a full bath in between. There is a secret door to the an additional room that was transitioned into a home office in 2019. A peaceful lake view setting for relaxed lake living that is a 1/4 mile to Laurel Park for lake access and boat slips. Enjoy the beauty of Keowee Key and its many amenities while having a comfortable and functional home to call your own. Keowee Key is an active Lake Keowee full amenity community offering an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, tennis and pickleball racquet club, indoor Olympic size heated pool, two outdoor pools, multiple marinas with watercraft rental and fuel docks, dining bar and Bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, dog park, walking trails, multiple social clubs and more. This home is a manageable size for all levels of residence; an alternative to condo or townhome living, primary, secondary or seasonal residence. HVAC installed on main floor 2025. Roof replaced in 2023.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melanie Fink• Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Mela
Enjoy seasonal views of Lake Keowee within the desirable full amenity community of Keowee Key. A charming three bedroom, two bath cottage style home offering a sun room, screened porch and an open air grilling deck for a variety of entertaining. Step inside to the heart of a southern style home. Soaring wood beamed ceilings add volume to the living areas of this inviting home. The dining area offers ample space for gatherings, while the living room features the anchor of a cozy stone fireplace. French doors off the rear of the living room lead to multiple entertaining areas for family and friends. The two additional bedrooms are easily transitioned from guest quarters to a home office or hobby room with an open air loft and also a full bath in between. There is a secret door to the bonus room that was transitioned into a home office in 2019. A peaceful lake view setting for relaxed lake living that is a 1/4 mile to Laurel Park for lake access and boat slips. Enjoy the beauty of Keowee Key and its many amenities while having a comfortable and functional home to call your own. Keowee Key is an active Lake Keowee full amenity community offering an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, tennis and pickleball racquet club, indoor Olympic size heated pool, two outdoor pools, multiple marinas with watercraft rental and fuel docks, dining bar and Bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, dog park, walking trails, multiple social clubs and more. This home is a manageable size for all levels of residence; an alternative to condo or townhome living, primary, secondary or seasonal residence. HVAC installed on main floor 2025. Roof replaced in 2023.
WUMLS #20220965
Nov 6, 2019
Sold
$239,000
$116/sq ft
Sep 4, 2019
Listed
$239,750
$116/sq ft
+28
Cottage style home with dramatic architecture and designer touches. Soaring wood beamed ceilings add volume to the space. Warm and inviting home that is move-in ready. Seasonal views of Lake Keowee. Furnishings can be negotiated separately. The kitchen is updated with ceramic tile, new appliances and Silestone. There is a beautiful dining room with an elegant ceiling that flows into the vaulted great room. The great room is highlighted by hardwood floors and a stone fireplace with shiplap. For ease of entertaining lake friends and family, doors open up from the great room out to the lovely sunroom, screened porch and deck that run across the back of the house. The private master bedroom is on the main floor with a glamorous full bath. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with a full bath featuring Granite counters and designer tile. There is a secret door to the bonus room which can make the perfect hobby room or extra guest sleeping corridors. Very peaceful setting for relaxed lake living that is only 1/4 mile to Laurel Park which has lake access and boat slips. A perfect find at Keowee Key that could be a condo alternative, second home or primary residence.
WUMLS #20097401
Oct 30, 2009
Sold
$145,000
$70/sq ft
Jul 7, 2009
Listed
$169,500
$82/sq ft
WUMLS #118802
Dec 9, 2005
Sold
$130,000
$63/sq ft
May 25, 2005
Listed
$139,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$736
2024
$736 (−1.1%)
2023
$744
2022
$744 (−23.0%)
2021
$966 (−71.8%)
2020
$3,431 (+306.5%)
2019
$844 (−46.8%)
2018
$1,586 (+98.0%)
2017
$801 (+7.8%)
2016
$743
Tax history for 12 First Mate Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$736
2024
$736 (−1.1%)
2023
$744
2022
$744 (−23.0%)
2021
$966 (−71.8%)
2020
$3,431 (+306.5%)
2019
$844 (−46.8%)
2018
$1,586 (+98.0%)
2017
$801 (+7.8%)
2016
$743
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,731
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
111-02-07-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
LRD
KEOWEE JOCASSEE 750 OVERLAY
Lake Residential District
This district is intended to provide for residential single family development around the lakes and for those related uses that are normally associated with lake residential communities. Those uses that may generate negative secondary effects impacting the quality of life shall be discouraged.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Timberland
Jan 23, 2026 • Final
Residential
Install a dehumidifier, air system duct kit, vapor barrier, crawlspace door, and insulation panels. Remove existing insulation and install a new electrical outlet.
Electrical
HVAC
Feb 18, 2025 • Active
Trade
HVAC
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.
Appliances: Cook Top (Gas), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave-Built In
Floors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Kitchen/Dining Room
Kitchen Size: 8 x 15
Dining Room Size: 10 x 13
Sq. Ft. Information
Sq. Ft. Finished and Heated: 2000-2199
Approx. Finished/Heated Sq Ft: 2,450
Below Grade Finished Sq Ft Range: None
Unfinished Sq Ft Range: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Below Grade: 0
# of Bedrooms Main Level: 1
Living Room Size: 23 x 14
Approx. Living Room Size: 23x14
Laundry: 1st Floor, Walk-in, Dryer – Electric Hookup, Washer Connection
Florida Size: 30 x 8
Laundry, Loft, Office/Study, Sun Room
Other Room Information
Other Rooms Finished Sq Ft Range: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Deck, Porch (Screened), Thermal Windows
Roof: Architectural
Exterior Finish: Concrete Plank, Wood
Property Information
Residential Property Discovery Required
Land Information
Lake: Lake Keowee
Lake Property
Lake Property Features: Interior Lot
Lot Information
Lot Description: Sloped Gently, Underground Utilities, Water View, Wooded
Lot Size/Acreage: 1/2 - Acre
Building Information
# of Stories: 2
Approximate Year Built: 1981
Approximate Age: 31-50
Storage Space: Garage
Foundation: Crawl Space
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Private Co-Op
Water Heater: Electric
Sewer: Private Sewer
Heating System: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Garbage Pickup: None
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Cooling System: Central Forced, Heat Pump
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Homeowners Association
HOA Fee Includes: Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security
School Information
Elementary School: Keowee
Elementary School: Keowee
Middle School: Walhalla
Middle School: Walhalla
Walhalla
Community Amenities
Community Amenities: Club House, Common Areas, Exercise Facility, Gated Community, Golf, Recreational Path, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court, Water Access, Dock, Boat Ramp, Dog Park, Bike Path, Pets Allowed, Storage, Walking Trails, Community Center
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,731
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Oconee County
APN: 111-02-07-005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Data Information
LVT Date: 2025-01-31
Around this home
Schools
Keowee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
Walhalla Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
7/10
Walhalla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$600,000 – $727,000
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