Multi-million dollar panoramic views greet you directly from your lakeside porch! Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage #30 on Lake Keowee — a stunning, fully renovateddirect waterfront cottage that is truly move-in ready. This beautifully updated lakefront retreat makes the perfect second home or weekend getaway. Sold fully furnished with everything you need — flatware, plates, cookware, utensils, and more — you can pack your bags and start enjoying lake life immediately. A major remodel was completed in June 2026, featuring extensive upgrades including: • New solid hardwood floors throughout • New interior paint throughout • Custom tiled master shower with frameless glass enclosure • New plumbing, electrical, and lighting • New cabinetry and countertops • New appliances & Two new TV’s (one not shown in photos) • New furniture and decor (includes outdoor dining table and chairs not shown in photos) Additional highlights include a roof replaced in 2022 and a newer HVAC system. The cottage shows exceptionally well and offers the rare combination of prime waterfront location with easy access — just steps from the parking lot and right beside the path to the boardwalk. It also boasts one of the larger screened front porches in the community, delivering breathtaking panoramic lake views. Backwater Landing is a low-maintenance, private gated community with no public access. Amenities include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness center, and walking trails. The regime fee covers landscaping, water (for part-time owners), sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor lighting, and more. No short-term rentals are permitted (minimum 12-month lease). This cottage also benefits from a favorable modified tax structure. Please inquire about the land lease details, boat slip rental options, and additional information.
Association fee covers common areas, grounds maintenance, pools, recreation facilities, sewer, street lights, trash and water
Community amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, pool, trails/paths, sidewalks, boat facilities, boat slip and dock, water access, gated community and common grounds
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Pets allowed
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Multi-million dollar, panoramic views directly off of your lakeside porch! Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage #30! This gorgeous waterfront and boardwalk front cottage is move-in-ready and has part-time capacity. It is your perfect second home and lake cottage getaway. This cottage comes fully furnished with everything you need. Flatware, plates, cooking pots and pans, utensils and even a canoe and kayak are included! The roof was new in 2022 and there is a beautifully tiled sunroom. Pack your bags and enjoy your new lakefront, Lake Keowee cottage. This lake cottage shows beautifully and has approximately 806 heated square feet. What makes this cottage extra special is that it is not only waterfront, it is also close to its parking lot AND is right next to the path to the boardwalk. It also has a larger front screened porch than most units and stunning panoramic views, even from the master bedroom! There is a storage room that is accessible from the outside as well. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat and lake getaway, this is it! This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness room and walking trails. Regime includes landscaping maintenance, private gated community, water for part-timers, sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, outdoor lighting and more. This is a private gated community. Gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. No rentals are allowed with less than a 12 month term. A modified tax structure adds to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee cottage. Please ask agents about the land lease, boat slip rentals, and further details.
WUMLS #20274571
Aug 23, 2024
Sold
$285,000
$285/sq ft
Aug 8, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2024
Price Changed
$315,000
$315/sq ft
May 6, 2024
Listed
$317,000
$317/sq ft
+45
Multi-million dollar, panoramic views directly off of your lakeside porch! Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage #30! This gorgeous waterfront and boardwalk front cottage is move-in-ready and has part-time capacity. It is your perfect second home and lake cottage getaway. This cottage comes fully furnished with everything you need. Flatware, plates, cooking pots and pans, utensils and even a canoe and kayak are included! The roof was new in 2022 and there is a beautifully tiled sunroom. Pack your bags and enjoy your new lakefront, Lake Keowee cottage. This lake cottage shows beautifully and has approximately 806 heated square feet. What makes this cottage extra special is that it is not only waterfront, it is also close to its parking lot AND is right next to the path to the boardwalk. It also has a larger front screened porch than most units and stunning panoramic views, even from the master bedroom! There is a storage room that is accessible from the outside as well. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat and lake getaway, this is it! This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness room and walking trails. Regime includes landscaping maintenance, private gated community, water for part-timers, sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, outdoor lighting and more. This is a private gated community. Gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. No rentals are allowed with less than a 12 month term. A modified tax structure adds to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee cottage. Please ask about the land lease, boat slip rentals, and further details.
WUMLS #20165922
Mar 23, 2016
Sold
$130,000
$130/sq ft
Jun 1, 2015
Listed
$150,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,170 (+97.3%)
2024
$1,100
2023
$1,100 (−1.4%)
2022
$1,116 (+1.8%)
2021
$1,096 (−0.8%)
2020
$1,105
2019
$1,105 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,076 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,068 (+50.6%)
2016
$709
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,037 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
681
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
681
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
177-04-01-030
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.
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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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5.4 hrs
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