Lake Keowee Homes for Sale in Upstate SC

Keowee's clear, deep water and Blue Ridge backdrop draw buyers from well outside South Carolina, which makes it the least local of the Upstate lake markets and the one where out-of-state money sets the price.

Dock permitting on Keowee is managed and the rules are specific, so confirm what a given lot actually allows before you commit. The Reserve at Lake Keowee is the private-club end of it; Seneca is the town most buyers work from.

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$235,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 20299653 MLS

FULLY FURNISHED Lake Keowee Cabin close to Clemson University! Active Short Term Rental with Lake Keowee Access + Day Dock, Pool, and boat/jetski storage. This a 2 bedroom, 1 Bath cabin with soaring ceilings and big glass sliders to enjoy the views. Downstairs you have primary bedroom and full bath and washer/dryer. Upstairs there is a large loft to be used as a second bedroom/bunk room/ or just hobby space. Enjoy having a community day dock, Warpath boat ramp right around the corner and a pool to soak in after a long day at the lake. This has done well as a short term rental! Showings may be limited due to rental bookings in place. HOA is $410 per month. Please see associated documents for additional information. Rental financials available upon request.

1 Kitty Hawk Lane, Six Mile

$315,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 20299842 MLS

ASK ABOUT THE THIRTY NEW BOATSLIPS now boat ready! Direct lakefront and developer approved for full-time living if desired at purchase. The stunning lake views and cottage position make this home very special. Enjoy the large outdoor patio and privacy. Upgrades include the large, poured patio and new lvp flooring. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat or a lake getaway, cottage 28 is a must see! Some photos are virtually staged. This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, renovated fitness center, walking trails and more. There is no HOA. Cottage owners own their cottages and lease the land. There is a monthly regime of $685 for 2026 for lakefront cottages that includes land lease, landscaping maintenance, private gated community, gates up keeping, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, lighting and more. The monthly fees vary for each buyer based on their specific usage. Monthly fees in Backwater Landing vary based on services such as boat slip rental, storage unit usage, and whether the owner is a full-time or part-time resident in the neighborhood. 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 about the land lease, boat slip rentals, waitlist, and further details. Schedule your private tour today.

1230 Melton Road Unit 28, West Union

$324,999

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 20302541 MLS

Lakefront living at it's best! Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic lake views from this move-in ready cottage, offered fully furnished and ready for immediate enjoyment. Located in the highly desirable Backwater Landing community, this waterfront retreat combines low-maintenance living with the beauty and recreation of Lake Keowee. Situated directly on the water, Unit 4 boasts expansive long range lake views that are among the best in the community. This cottage has also been updated recently with a new kitchen, paint and shiplap enhancements. Backwater Landing is a private, gated lakefront community featuring an array of amenities including a waterfront lodge, swimming pool, marina, beach area, fitness center, and scenic walking trails. The monthly regime fee of $685/month for waterfront cottages covers landscaping maintenance, gated entry, water, sewer, trash service, community lighting, clubhouse, pool, fitness center and walking trails. This unique community is located on leased land, resulting in a modified tax structure that may provide additional savings for owners. The gated entrance is monitored and access is restricted to owners and their guests. All showings require agent accompaniment. Please note, rentals are restricted to leases of 12 months or longer.

1230 Melton Road Unit 4, West Union

$330,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 20302557 MLS

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!

1230 Melton Road Unit 25, West Union

$403,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 20302302 MLS

Multi-million dollar panoramic views greet you directly from your lakeside porch! Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage #30 on Lake Keowee — a stunning, fully renovated direct 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.

1230 Melton Road Unit #30, West Union

$675,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 20303159 MLS

Welcome to 103 Fair Haven Ct in Seneca, SC. This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers over 3,600 square feet of living space on nearly five acres without any HOAs. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a functional layout designed to accommodate a variety of living needs. The main level includes a spacious living room with high ceilings and views of the backyard, along with three bedrooms and a full kitchen featuring maple cabinetry and EOS solid mineral countertops. The finished basement provides additional flexibility with a second kitchen, bedroom, and living area—ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Recent updates include a new HVAC system, a tankless gas water heater, a new roof, and added smart home features. Outdoor highlights include a flagstone patio, fire pit, natural stone retaining wall, and open green space. The property also offers lake access for kayaking (no dock). Schedule your showing today.

103 Fair Haven Court, Seneca

$749,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 20300712 MLS

This stunning three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home on Lake Keowee offers a rare opportunity with its unique cantilever construction and an impressive 30 by 19 boat house beneath the house, complete with a 24 by 14 slip to keep your boat out of the weather. Multiple patios overlook the water, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located just minutes from the Keowee Marina and the Tiki Restaurant, and only seven miles from Clemson University. As you enter this home you are greeted with a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace to curl up to on those cold winter nights, along with its own private balcony to enjoy the scenery of the lake. The kitchen offers tons of cabinets, along with being open to an enormous, dining room/ family room that also has a private balcony over the water. The master and a secondary bedroom upstairs offers private balconies along with oversized closets. Don't let this home get away from you as home's directly on the water like this are hard to find.

1200 Loran Pointe Circle, Seneca

$775,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 20302933 MLS

Lake life can be charming... and it is just around the corner at 1210 Cane Creek Drive on Lake Keowee. Tucked among mature hardwoods in a peaceful waterfront setting, this beautifully modernized all-brick home evokes nostalgia as soon as you pull in the drive. A warm personality in large picture windows that frame the outdoors. Ideally located minutes from downtown Seneca shopping and dining, alongside easy access to both Clemson and Greenville SC, this is a place easy to call home. Enjoy the feeling of being away from it all without sacrificing accessibility. Designed for the ease of main level living, this character-filled waterfront home features three bedrooms, three full baths, and a spacious floor plan that flows effortlessly from room to room. The living room offers a traditional brick fireplace surrounded by built-in cabinetry and loads of natural light. Large picture windows line two sides of the home flooding the office, kitchen, dining and living areas with sunlight and a natural canopy of mature hardwoods. A treehouse effect offers privacy in the summer months with a seasonal water view in the colder months. Glass french doors lead you gently through from one end of the house to the other offering a quieter open floor plan to suit when working or entertaining at home. Extensive recent improvements throughout the home provide peace of mind and modern comfort, making this property truly move-in ready. More than anything, this is a home that simply feels good the moment you walk through the door. Filled with natural light and surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, it offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere that's difficult to put into words but easy to appreciate. Outside, a custom paver golf cart path winds through the trees to the lake, where the owners have enjoyed pontoon boating, kayaking, and spending time along the shoreline. While the property is not eligible for a covered dock, it offers a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living in a remarkably private natural setting with a grandfathered pier in place. Capital improvements include two bath renovations and a kitchen completed in 2021.

1210 Cane Creek Drive, Seneca

$829,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 20305491 MLS

Tucked behind the gates of The Cliffs Communities this residence is located at Camp Jocassee Pointe on the tranquil north end of Lake Keowee, and 3 miles from Lake Jocassee. Providing easy access and enjoyment for both of these beloved Oconee County, SC lakes. This quaint two-bedroom, one-bath cabin invites you to slow down and savor the water. From the moment you step onto the rustic hardwood floors of the open living, kitchen, and dining space, wide lakeside windows frame an ever-changing canvas of blue water and wooded shoreline. The kitchen is designed for lingering — cabinet storage, a full appliance suite, and bar seating positioned to face the lake, so every meal comes with a view. Just off the kitchen, the full bath offers luxury vinyl flooring, a walk-in shower, and a single-sink vanity finished with the same understated charm found throughout the home. Step outside to the covered lakeside porch and open deck, elevated for bonus storage below and built for gathering — morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply watching the light shift across the cove. A rock path winds through the backyard to your private sandy beach and firepit, offering direct swim access, while a mulched trail leads to an exceptional maintained 24x28 covered single-slip dock along a rocked shoreline built to protect the bank for years to come. Set on .42 acres with 150 feet of waterfront and generous room for future expansion, this is a rare canvas — a true Lake Keowee retreat ready to be enjoyed today and reimagined tomorrow. Short term rentals are allowed. Property is being sold “AS-IS”. Deed shows 1/3 ownership in lot 18. Lot 18 does not convey, and deed is being updated prior to closing. Covenants and Restrictions can be found on the Oconee County SC website. If buyer decides in the future to build another home, conceptual mirrored house plan drawn to scale is located in supplements.

307 N Coves Drive Unit B, Salem

$849,672

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 20302727 MLS

SHORT TERMS RENTALS ALLOWED! LAKE KEOWEE WITH DOCK! Welcome to your Lake Keowee waterfront retreat, where exceptional lake living, investment potential, and unforgettable family gatherings come together. This rare property offers unrestricted short-term rental opportunities, an established rental history, and a setting designed for creating lasting memories. Inside, you'll find an inviting floor plan filled with natural light, vaulted ceilings, a beautiful fireplace, spacious living areas, and tasteful updates throughout. The well-appointed kitchen features quartz countertops, quality appliances, ample cabinetry, and plenty of space for family and friends to gather. Recent upgrades include a whole-house natural gas generator and a new HVAC system with a two-stage furnace providing comfort and peace of mind year-round. The primary suite offers a relaxing private retreat, while additional bedrooms, flexible living spaces, and a large bonus room provide plenty of room for friends, extended family, rentals guests, or a home office. The bonus room is ideal for game nights, movie marathons, or accommodating larger groups. Step outside to enjoy multiple expansive decks, a firepit area, a six-plus-person hot tub, and an easy walk to the private dock. The large, level yard offers abundant space for outdoor recreation, while generous parking makes entertaining effortless. The property also features a dedicated RV parking pad, complete with 110-amp power, water, and septic hookups. For investors, this home presents a unique opportunity with its proven short-term rental performance—an increasingly rare advantage on Lake Keowee. Clean, well-maintained, and guest-ready, it provides the flexibility to enjoy the property personally while generating rental income. Recent collaborative waterfront improvements within the cove have enhanced water depth and accessibility, creating an even more enjoyable lake experience. Offered fully furnished and completely turnkey, this property is ready for immediate enjoyment from day one. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or an income-producing investment, this Lake Keowee home delivers the very best of waterfront living.

206 Petty Road, Seneca

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