OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2017 for $135K

$261,857

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2 ba

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1,138

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1230 Melton Rd Unit Cottage 97, West Union, SC 29696

About this home

Beautiful water front cottage in gated maintenance free Backwater Landing! Enjoy the water views through the picture windows in the living area or screened back porch. Home features 2 bed/2 bath, soaring ceilings in the open living room/kitchen and dining area. Great kitchen with additional sink/bar area, wine cooler and separate ice maker. Stackable washer and dryer. The finished upstairs is great for the little ones or storage. Home has a private parking pad. Backwater landing has many amenities including walking trail around the water, lodge with library, billiard room, stunning views, fitness room, beach area, great room and kitchen. Walk out onto the decks and enjoy the pool. There is so much more! This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 04/10/2017. (owner occupants)

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Cindy Speight • Southern Equity, LLC

Bought with Sharalyn Kluke • Keller Williams Seneca

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:WUMLS #20185944

Redfin Estimate

$261,857

$127K since sold in April 2017$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 27.8% lower than the average sale price ($363K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$315,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,244 sq ft
1230 Melton Rd #114, West Union, SC 29696
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$338,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
1230 Melton Rd #64, West Union, SC 29696
SOLD OCT 3, 2025
$305,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
1230 Melton Rd #91, West Union, SC 29696
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$249,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,403 sq ft
102 Stonewall Ct, Seneca, SC 29678
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$300,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft
1230 Melton Rd #82, West Union, SC 29696
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$670,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
1230 Melton Rd #132, West Union, SC 29696

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Market trends in 29696, SC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

2.0% MoM

Median sale price

$480K

$208 MoM

Avg. days on market

64d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,450,000
3 beds4 baths4,535 sq ft
505 Waters Edge Ct, West Union, SC 29696
$324,999
2 beds2 baths900 sq ft
1230 Melton Rd #4, West Union, SC 29696
$494,900
2 beds2.5 baths1,569 sq ft
128 Mcalister Rd, West Union, SC 29696
$1,000,000
2 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
328 Blue Water Way, West Union, SC 29696
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Sale history for 1230 Melton Rd Unit Cottage 97

Date

Event

Price

WUMLS #20185944

Apr 21, 2017

Sold

$135,000

$119/sq ft

Mar 21, 2017

Listed

$134,900

$119/sq ft

WUMLS #20171967

Jul 1, 2016

Sold

$142,180

$125/sq ft

Jan 5, 2016

Listed

$159,000

$140/sq ft

+31

Only the walking path separates you from your waterfront cottage and the emerald colored waters of Lake Keowee. This bright 2 bedroom/2 bathroom cottage comes furnished and nicely decorated. Hardwood floors, finished attic space and golf cart parking are just a few of the great features in this cottage. A beautiful club house contains a full kitchen, wood-burning fire place, pool table, library, gym and playroom. A one mile walking trail meanders beside the waterfront of the entire subdivision. This gated community may have boat slips available to rent. Call today for this affordable lakefront opportunity. Backwater Landing is a great place to go for the weekend and for Clemson game nights. And if you are lucky enough to live in Oconee County, Backwater Landing can be your full time home. Owner financing is a possibility for qualified buyer with significant down payment. Owner has a boat for sale as well. Backwater Landing now has broadband internet access through One Tone Telecom.

Tax history for 1230 Melton Rd Unit Cottage 97

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,228 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

998

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Oconee County

APN

177-04-01-077

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 On Main Level: 2
Master Suite Features: Full Bath, Master on Main Level, Shower Only

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 2

Interior Features
Specialty Rooms: Loft
Cathdrl/Raised Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Ceilings-Smooth, Connection - Dishwasher, Connection - Ice Maker, Connection - Washer, Countertops-Granite, Dryer Connection-Electric, Fireplace, Gas Logs, Glass Door, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Machine, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Electric, Wine Cooler
Floors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation: Crawl Space

Exterior Features
Cement Planks
Driveway - Other, Insulated Windows, Porch-Front, Porch-Screened
Roof: Architectural Shingles

Property Information
Storage Space: Floored Attic, Other - See Remarks
# of Stories: One
Sq. Ft. Range: 1000-1249
Age Range: 11-20 Years

Land Information
Acreage Range: Under .25

Lot Information
Lot Description: Corner, Sidewalks, Water View
Lakefront Lot
Lake Features: Community Boat Ramp, Community Dock, Other - See Remarks
Dock Features: Multiple Slips
Lake: Keowee

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating System Type: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump

Utilities Information
Private Water
Water Co: Backwater
Sewers: Septic Tank
Electric Co: Duke

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Has HOA
Hoa Mandatory
Common Utilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facility, Street Lights, Trash Service, Water

School Information
Elementary School: Walhalla Elem
Middle School: Walhalla Middle
High School: Walhalla High

Location Information
Outside City Limits

Community Amenties
Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Common Area, Dock, Fitness Facilities, Gate Staffed, Gated Community, Groundskeeper, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, Walking Trail, Water Access

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 998
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,228 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Oconee County
APN: 177-04-01-077

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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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

$249,000 – $302,000

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New listings for sale in 29696

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Home values near 1230 Melton Rd Unit Cottage 97

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1230 Melton Road #56, West Union, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$276,111
1230 Melton Road #61, West Union, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$281,588

Address	Redfin Estimate
1230 Melton Road #16, West Union, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 977 Sq. Ft.	$283,911
1230 Melton Road #128, West Union, SC 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1438 Sq. Ft.	$310,868

Address	Redfin Estimate
1230 Melton Road #116, West Union, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$271,770
1230 Melton Road #91, West Union, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$296,337

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