Remarks: Beautiful Lake Cherokee Waterfront Home with Dock in Place. Just imagine driving through a beautiful countryside viewing mountains, farmlands and coming home or vacationing in this rustic charmed lake house. This Brick Ranch features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Home has an open air cathedral ceiling kitchen/living/dining area lined with knotty-pine walls, hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows. Living room area has gorgeous stone gas log fireplace with dual built-in cabinets and bookshelves. Cooks kitchen open to living area has breakfast bar, solid surface countertops, walk-in pantry, and amazing views of the lake. Main level of home features 2 bedrooms, full bath vanity, jetted whirlpool tub, and separate walk-in shower. Feeling of warmth in the master bedroom with knotty pine decorative trim panels, extra large closet and sliding glass doors for lake viewing or entry to the deck area. Guest bedroom has cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and custom shaped window. Walkout basement level is completely finished with heating and cooling and encompasses a separate large recreation room with dual sliding glass doors and many windows to absorb the fantastic lake view. Two additional rooms that can be used for workshop area, exercise room or office. Additional guest bedroom on the lower level with sliders to patio area. Lower level also has a full bath with tub /shower combination. Walkout to covered patio and storage area for lake toys, short level walk to dock and shoreline. Lake house is complete with a wrap around covered deck for full lakefront enjoyment. Property has additional room for workshop area in basement, Utility sink installed. HVAC New 2012. Many windows allows natural sunlight to enter the home creating warmth and relaxation . Plenty of parking is available, roadside area for boat trailer and circular driveway; home also has attached two-car garage. Lake Cherokee (300 acres in size) is the largest of several private lakes in the Oconee mountain region located in Tamassee with towns of Walhalla and Seneca near by, as well as close proximity to cities such as Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA. Having a covered dock in place & private water access allows you opportunity to enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Local area is surrounded with waterfalls, hiking trails, and whitewater rafting. So whether you are searching for a new primary lakeside residence or vacation/summer home, this property is a definite must see!
Beautiful Lake Cherokee Waterfront Home with Dock in Place. Just imagine driving through a beautiful countryside viewing mountains, farmlands and coming home or vacationing in this rustic charmed lake house. This Brick Ranch features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Home has an open air cathedral ceiling kitchen/living/dining area lined with knotty-pine walls, hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows. Living room area has gorgeous stone gas log fireplace with dual built-in cabinets and bookshelves. Cooks kitchen open to living area has breakfast bar, solid surface countertops, walk-in pantry, and amazing views of the lake. Main level of home features 2 bedrooms, full bath vanity, jetted whirlpool tub, and separate walk-in shower. Feeling of warmth in the master bedroom with knotty pine decorative trim panels, extra large closet and sliding glass doors for lake viewing or entry to the deck area. Guest bedroom has cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and custom shaped window. Walkout basement level is completely finished with heating and cooling and encompasses a separate large recreation room with dual sliding glass doors and many windows to absorb the fantastic lake view. Two additional rooms that can be used for workshop area, exercise room or office. Additional guest bedroom on the lower level with sliders to patio area. Lower level also has a full bath with tub/shower combination. Walkout to covered patio and storage area for lake toys, short level walk to dock and shoreline. Lake house is complete with a wrap around covered deck for full lakefront enjoyment. Many windows allows natural sunlight to enter the home creating warmth and relaxation . Plenty of parking is available, roadside area for boat trailer and circular driveway; home also has attached two-car garage. Lake Cherokee (300 acres in size) is the largest of several private lakes in the Oconee mountain region located in Tamassee with towns of Walhalla and Seneca near by, as well as close proximity to cities such as Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA. Having a covered dock in place & private water access allows you opportunity to enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Local area is surrounded with waterfalls, hiking trails, and whitewater rafting. So whether you are searching for a new primary lakeside residence or vacation/summer home, this property is a definite must see!
Public Records
Jul 6, 2012
Sold
$280,000
$109/sq ft
Greater Greenville MLS #1236071
Jun 11, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 2012
Listed
$299,900
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,819
2024
$3,819
2023
$3,819 (−1.4%)
2022
$3,872 (−0.4%)
2021
$3,889 (−0.8%)
2020
$3,920
2019
$3,920 (+2.7%)
2018
$3,819 (+0.8%)
2017
$3,790 (+4.2%)
2016
$3,637
2013
$3,637
$5,673 + $11,243
$16,916
Tax history for 279 Jumping Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,819
2024
$3,819
2023
$3,819 (−1.4%)
2022
$3,872 (−0.4%)
2021
$3,889 (−0.8%)
2020
$3,920
2019
$3,920 (+2.7%)
2018
$3,819 (+0.8%)
2017
$3,790 (+4.2%)
2016
$3,637
2013
$3,637
$5,673 + $11,243
$16,916
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,412
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
052-03-01-043
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/Garage Information
Door Opener
Garage Capacity: 2
Driveway: Circular, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Main Level): 2
Primary Bedroom Features: Primary on Main Lvl
Master Bedroom Size: 18 x 13
2nd Bedroom Size: 11 x 16
3rd Bedroom Size: 11 x 12
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Full) on Main Level: 1
Interior Features
Bookcase, Ceiling (9 Ft +), Ceiling (Fan), Ceiling (Cathedral/Vaulted), Countertops (Solid Surface), Open Floor Plan, Smoke Detector, Tub (Jetted)
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Logs
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Cook Top (Electric), Oven (Electric)
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Kitchen/Dining Room
Kitchen Size: 13 x 10
Dining Room Size: 14 x 9
Sq. Ft. Information
Sq. Ft. Finished and Heated: 2800-2999
Below Grade Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,412
Room Information
# of Rooms Below Grade: 5
# of Bedrooms Main Level: 2
Living Room Size: 16 x 16
Approx. Living Room Size: 16x16
Laundry: Garage/Storage
Bonus/Rec Room Size: 26 x 23
Combo Living & Dining Room, Exercise Room, Office/Study, Workshop
Other Room Information
Full Finished, Walkout
Exterior
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Porch (Front), Thermal Windows
Roof: Architectural
Exterior Finish: Other (See Remarks)
Property Information
Residential Property Discovery Required
Lot Information
Lot Description: Lake, Level, Sloped Gently, Some Trees, Underground Utilities, Water Access, Water Front, Water View, Dock
Building Information
# of Stories: 1
Approximate Year Built: 1999
Approximate Age: 11-20
Storage Space: Garage, Other (See Remarks)
Foundation: Basement
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Well
Water Heater: Electric
Sewer: Septic
Heating System: Electric, Forced Air
Garbage Pickup: Private
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Cooling System: Central Forced, Electric
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Homeowners Association
HOA Fee Includes: By-Laws
School Information
Elementary School: Tamassee-Salem
Elementary School: Tamassee-Salem
Middle School: Tamassee-Salem
Middle School: Tamassee-Salem
Tamassee-Salem
Community Amenities
Community Amenities: Common Areas, Water Access, Dock, Boat Ramp
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,412
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Oconee County
APN: 052-03-01-043
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Other
Listing Data Information
LVT Date: 2016-01-27
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Schools
Tamassee-Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Walhalla Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
7/10
Walhalla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$661,000 – $801,000
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