Beautiful single-family home on 1.01. acres located minutes off of SC HWY 11. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home is move-in-ready. With an open central area, the large living room flows into an equally large kitchen/dining room area. The spacious master suite has an attached bath. While the other full bath is situated between the additional bedrooms. An approximately 2500 sqft of fenced in backyard provides a safe place for children or pets. With hardwoods and a flowing natural spring comprise the rest property. The home is a wonderful opportunity for those seeking privacy and the natural beauty of Oconee.
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Market trends in 29686, SC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
85.2%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$230K
$51 MoM
Avg. days on market
387d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 494 Cherokee Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
WUMLS #20236381
Apr 22, 2021
Sold
$170,000
$170/sq ft
Mar 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 4, 2021
Price Changed
$165,000
$165/sq ft
Feb 15, 2021
Price Changed
$175,000
$175/sq ft
Feb 12, 2021
Listed
$185,000
$185/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,087
2024
$2,087
2023
$2,087 (−1.4%)
2022
$2,116 (+297.1%)
2021
$533 (−0.9%)
2020
$538
2019
$538 (−49.8%)
2018
$1,072 (+111.5%)
2017
$507 (+2.6%)
2016
$494
2013
$494
$409 + $4,299
$4,708
Tax history for 494 Cherokee Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,087
2024
$2,087
2023
$2,087 (−1.4%)
2022
$2,116 (+297.1%)
2021
$533 (−0.9%)
2020
$538
2019
$538 (−49.8%)
2018
$1,072 (+111.5%)
2017
$507 (+2.6%)
2016
$494
2013
$494
$409 + $4,299
$4,708
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
043-00-01-048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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.
May 11, 2005 • Final
Migrated
New construction
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Garrage Capacity Range: Two
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior Features
Vinyl Siding
Property Information
# of Stories: One
Sq. Ft. Range: 1000-1249
Age Range: 11-20 Years
Land Information
Acreage Range: 1-3.99
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating System Type: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump
Utilities Information
Water Well
Sewers: Septic Tank
Location
Room Information 1
Room Size: 13.5x17
LivingRoom
School Information
Elementary School: Tam-Salem Elm
Middle School: Walhalla Middle
High School: Walhalla High
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Oconee County
APN: 043-00-01-048
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures Information
Seller Disc Exempt: Form Uploaded
LBP Exempt: Yes – House Built After 1978
Around this home
Schools
Tamassee-Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Walhalla Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.6mi
7/10
Walhalla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$244,000 – $295,000
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