IMPROVED PRICE! Backwater Landing Cottage #25 on Lake Keowee Welcome to this stunning, fully updated direct waterfront cottage in the desirable Backwater Landing community! Perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking panoramic lake views straight from your expansive screened porch, this move-in-ready retreat is ideal as a second home or weekend getaway. Recently refreshed in June 2026 with fresh interior paint and new flooring throughout, the cottage shows exceptionally well and is sold partially furnished—so you can pack your bags and start enjoying lake life right away. This prime lakefront home offers the rare combination of a highly desirable waterfront location with easy access—just steps from the parking lot—plus one of the larger screened porches in the community for effortless outdoor living and entertaining. Backwater Landing is a low-maintenance, private gated community with no public access. Residents enjoy premium amenities including a lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness center, and walking trails. The regime fee covers landscaping, water and trash service (for part-time owners), septic maintenance, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, game room, outdoor lighting, and more. Note: No short-term rentals are permitted (minimum 12-month lease required). This cottage also features a favorable modified tax structure. Please inquire for full land lease details, boat slip rental options, and additional information. This beautifully updated lakefront cottage is ready for its next owner—schedule your private showing today and make Backwater Landing your lake home!
2 full bathrooms (including 2 main-level bathrooms)
Kitchen
Electric oven
Electric range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Electric heating
Heat pump
Central air
Forced air
Exterior features
Porch (screened)
Gentle sloping and sloped terrain
Subdivision setting
Outside city limits
Views
Waterfront on Keowee
Boat ramp/lift access
Dock access
Water access
Home design
Single-story home
Wood siding construction
Entry-level/main level primary
Has view
Parking
Porch (screened)
Security
Gated community
Construction
Built 21–30 years ago
Architectural shingle roof
Wood siding
Crawlspace foundation
Utilities
Cable available
Public water
Septic available (septic tank)
HOA & community
Association covers common areas, grounds maintenance, pools, recreation facilities, sewer, street lights, trash and water
Community amenities include boat facilities, common grounds, clubhouse, fitness center, gated entry, pool, trails/paths, water access, boat slip, dock and sidewalks
Financial info
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
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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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Timberland
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
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1230 Melton Rd #25
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $192,000 and $325,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $192K to $325K.