MOTIVATED SELLER, the new buyer of cottage 113 at Backwater Landing will have incredible instant equity! The location of this cottage gives a view of that blue Lake Keowee water from both the front & back. The reserved parking area is very close to this cottage. This home is offered at an unbeatable value, & it is approved for full-time occupancy. Featuring two bedrooms & two full baths, a large screened-in porch, GREAT VIEWS, & an upstairs loft for storage or extra sleeping space. This home only needs minor cosmetic updates (mainly paint & bedroom carpet) & is priced to sell quickly! Enjoy the year-round gated community's amenities, including a lakefront lodge, beach area, swimming pool, fitness center, and walking trails. Monthy dues include landscape maintenance, water, sewer, & trash service. No rentals of less than 12 months are allowed.
Enjoy maintenance free living in a beautiful Lake Keowee cottage. This open floor plan features two bedrooms, two baths and a sleeping loft. Sit on the screen porch and enjoy the lake breeze. The master suite has a private bath and walk-in closet. This perfect get-away cottage is being sold partially furnished. Freshly painted on the inside and the outside will be painted by July 15th. Backwater Landing is an amenity rich community developed with vacationers in mind. Enjoy walking trails and board walks around the gated community, a waterfront clubhouse lodge, pool and beach area, fitness center, a billiards room and a marina for easy lake access (annual lease or weekend tie up available). The HOA also includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Landscaping and much more all tucked inside a private gated community. This cottage is perfect for part-timers, full-times, weekender or college game day retreat! Call agent today for more information.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$377
2024
$377 (−1.3%)
2023
$382
2022
$382 (−66.9%)
2021
$1,153 (−0.8%)
2020
$1,162
2019
$1,162 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,132 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,123 (+8.8%)
2016
$1,032
Tax history for 1230 Melton Rd #113
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$377
2024
$377 (−1.3%)
2023
$382
2022
$382 (−66.9%)
2021
$1,153 (−0.8%)
2020
$1,162
2019
$1,162 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,132 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,123 (+8.8%)
2016
$1,032
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,281 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,010
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
177-04-01-113
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 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
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Interior Features
Window Features: Tilt-In Windows, Vinyl
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Details: 11-20 Years
Roof Details: Architectural, Shingle
Construction Details: Cement Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Features: Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Interior Lot
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,022
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Annually
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Street Lights, Security, Trash, Water
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,010
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,281 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Oconee County
APN: 177-04-01-113
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
7/10
Seneca Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
6/10
Seneca High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Union, SC • 29696
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$239,000 – $290,000
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