Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage 93. This spectacular Two Bedroom, Two Bath Home, complete with additional finished loft space, features wide open, long-range views of the Emerald Green Waters of Lake Keowee. This home has been nicely updated featuring new enlarged concrete patio, newly enclosed all-season porch with custom windows from floor to ceiling, new appliances, and all new HVAC system. Inside you will find beautiful floors, solid wood cabinetry and well as the included comfortable designer furniture. As an added bonus, the seller will be including the golf cart with the sale of the home! Unit 93 has a beautiful water view that you must see in person. Its parking space is just feet away from the cottage. Making it very convent when bringing in groceries or luggage. This cottage is an absolute must see due to the details of its upgrades. You will be truly blown away by the quality and the VIEW! This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, newly renovated fitness room, game room, walking trails and more. There is no HOA. Cottage owners own their cottages and lease the land. There is a regime fee of $660 a month that includes land lease, landscaping maintenance, private gated community, gates up keeping, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, lighting, land lease and more. Monthly fees vary based on services such as boat slip rental, storage unit usage, and whether the owner is a full-time or part-time resident. For a full fee breakdown and service list, please contact your real estate agent about the fees structure. This is a private gated community. The gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. No rentals allowed 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 as the developer anticipates the thirty new boat slips (now onsite) to be rentable soon. This cottage is on a single septic and the buyer could live there full-time. Schedule your private tour today!
Super convenient location in an elevated setting on Lake Keowee. A low maintenance retreat with a lake view screened porch and front bay window. Open floor plan with the kitchen, dining and living together for an entertainment friendly design. This cottage is available furnished with the items listed on record. Decorated with a mountain, cabin feel for a true get-away experience. Community amenities include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach and walking trails. HOA includes landscaping maintenance, private gated community, water, sewer, trash service, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center and more. Modified tax structure add to the savings of this remarkable Keowee waterfront buy. * * Exterior dock tie up can be rented for $15 a day for resident weekend use only (Friday-Sunday). Annual Boat Slip lease optional as well as enclosed lakefront kayak storage and secure boat/trailer/RV storage. All features located on premises at a nominal fee. * *
WUMLS #20205829
Dec 14, 2018
Sold
$139,000
$121/sq ft
Aug 8, 2018
Listed
$145,900
$127/sq ft
+39
This cozy cottage is part of the Backwater Landing Community. Backwater is a gated Lake Keowee Waterfront community. This cottage has two bedroom and two baths with a loft. Often, owners use the loft as a bedroom for young visitors who like the adventure of accessing the loft via the pulldown ladder in the hallway. Enjoy a screened in porch and a front bay window with fantastic views of Lake Keowee. Gorgeous kitchen with breakfast bar. This cottage is fully furnished, beautifully decorated, and includes all kitchen and linen items. This is a move in ready home that you must see! Backwater Landing Regime fees includes water, sewer, trash, lawn maintenance and landscaping, community amenities, clubhouse, pool, fitness, docks, and boardwalk trails. Relax and enjoy maintenance free living. Exterior tie up dock can be rented for $15 a day for weekend use only (Friday-Sunday). Boat slip lease available for a yearly fee of $2000. Secure boat/trailer/RV storage on premises. Full time residents or 2nd home residents make up the neighborhood. Seasonal rentals are not permitted.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,927 (+1,392.1%)
2024
$196 (−84.5%)
2022
$1,264 (+1.7%)
2021
$1,243 (−0.8%)
2020
$1,253 (+5.6%)
2019
$1,187 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,156 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,147 (+8.9%)
2016
$1,053
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1,390 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,008
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
177-04-01-093
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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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