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Lakefront Homes for Sale in Upstate SC

The Upstate has an unusual concentration of lakes for an inland region — Bowen and Blalock in Spartanburg County, Hartwell along the Anderson and Oconee line, and Keowee and Jocassee climbing toward the mountains.

Each has its own water clarity, depth, dock rules and buyer profile, and those differences matter more than most buyers expect. Understand which lake you actually want before you shortlist houses. Lake Bowen is the closest one to Spartanburg.

Lakefront Living Starts Here

$570,625
3 Beds 2 Baths 20302692 MLS
Some homes are on the lake. Others capture the feeling of summer itself. Welcome to A Frame of Mind, a beautifully renovated 1970s A-frame retreat overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Hartwell. Perfectly positioned just minutes from Portman Marina and I-85, this distinctive waterfront home offers the ideal blend of nostalgic charm, modern updates, and breathtaking main channel views. Thoughtfully redesigned by a local designer, this three-bedroom, two-bath residence embraces its mid-century roots while offering the comforts of move-in-ready living. Soaring ceilings and expansive windows fill the home with natural light and frame panoramic lake vistas from the main living spaces. A flexible loft tucked beneath the peak of the A-frame provides the perfect setting for a media room, additional sleeping quarters, or a cozy retreat for guests. Designed for gathering and relaxation, the home’s indoor and outdoor living spaces flow effortlessly together. Step outside to the expansive lakeside terrace, where morning coffee, sunset dinners, and evenings spent under the stars unfold against an unforgettable backdrop of Lake Hartwell. Located moments from Portman Marina, waterfront dining, public boat ramps, and less than five minutes from I-85, this property offers the rare combination of peaceful lakefront living and exceptional convenience. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, A Frame of Mind invites you to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the timeless rhythm of lake life. If you’ve been waiting for a move-in-ready Lake Hartwell retreat with timeless character, spectacular views, and easy access to everything the lake has to offer, this is the one.

423 Fields Avenue, Anderson

$574,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 20304540 MLS
WE HAVE WATER and WILL ALWAYS have WATER. Nearly impossible to replicate water depth, ease of access, and water view at this PRICE, making SIMPLE home improvements worth making on this LAKE HARTWELL LAKE FRONT home. Sellers offering a REMODELING allowance of 10k. Offering a COVERED DOCK giving you more time to PLAY. MAX DOCK verbal approval. PERFECT for entertaining, this home provides an INCREDIBLE unobstructed VIEWS of LAKE HARTWELL and an EASY Walk to the water. NO need to worry about water depths. At full pool, this dock is in 11 feet plus at the end of the dock, and plenty of room to chase the water if needed. Let the LIGHT Shine with an open floor plan met with a wall of windows overlooking the lake. MASTER on the MAIN with a full bath offers an easy-living floor plan. The kitchen is fully equipped with a breakfast bar and dining area, all with a fantastic lake view. The open-concept plan lets the chef converse while prepping for the perfect lake meal. You will LOVE the completed terrace level, giving guests a place to get away. Downstairs, the great room offers plenty of space for games or entertainment. One bedroom on the terrace level with a full bath, and one bedroom and a full bath upstairs in the loft area. ENJOY the lake view on the deck, and don't worry, you will have plenty of space to BBQ on the back deck or on the terrace level patio. Cozy up to LOVED ones in front of the wood-burning stone fireplace- great for storytelling. This home is PERFECT for those needing a lake getaway or full-timers looking to share the lake with LOVED ones. Easy commute to I-85, giving you more LAKE TIME.

415 Kenwood Drive, Westminster

$574,900
3 Beds 3 Baths 341095 MLS
MOTIVATED SELLERS - bring your offer with renovations, updates in mind. Lots of possibilities with TWO waterfront lots. Rare waterfront opportunity on Lyman Lake – 50 years of history, endless potential nestled on 2 waterfront lots. 110 feet of shoreline. This 2,600 sq. ft. home offers a front-row seat to some of the finest sunset views on Lyman Lake. Owned by the same family for five decades, this property is ready for its next chapter as a signature lakefront renovation project or dream retreat. The main level features an open floorplan with large living spaces, street-side bedrooms, and main-floor laundry for easy day-to-day living. Lakefront Great Room: Character abounds with reclaimed pine floors, trim, and staircase, anchored by wall-to-wall windows and large fireplace. Expansive kitchen footprint. The primary suite is positioned upstairs for privacy, featuring two walk-in closets. Unfinished basement is plumbed for a half bath - ideal for a workshop, recreation space, or extra storage. Detached 2-Car Garage/Workshop (Built 2001) includes an unfinished upper level for extra storage or detached home office. There is electric and water and a bathroom. New survey complete. Some interior drywall repair ongoing. Lyman Lake delivers an unbeatable community feel with year-round neighborhood activities, perfectly situated between Greenville and Spartanburg. Enjoy peaceful waterfront living without sacrificing convenience, with a brand-new Lowes Foods and Publix opening nearby. Lyman Lake allows 90-hp outboard motors, 135-inboard motors. Waterskiing and pulling tubes allowed. No Jet skis. NO HOA. Plenty of room in 2nd lot and garage for all the recreational toys. This is the place where lake memories will be made again. Spartanburg DISTRICT 5 schools. Planned community activities including holiday gatherings, boat parades, lakeside music events, lakeside church services. Lake living at its best — bring your vision and the fishing pole. Schedule your private tour today! Sold "AS IS"

245 Lyman Lake Rd, Lyman

$575,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 20297189 MLS
UNIQUE Lake Hartwell two acre retreat featuring a 2,000+ sq ft one level brick home and a 2,000+ sq foot brick workshop! Great lake views and a level walk to the water. Home offers open kitchen, full serving bar accommodating up to eight people, a second sink, walk in pantry and dining area. Expansive hardwood floors and beautiful lake views from the great room, bonus office area could be walled off for another bedroom if needed. Sunroom(currently used as 3rd bedroom) has a fireplace and wall of windows facing the lake. Master suite offers hardwood floors, walk in closet plus a full bathroom with double sinks. The lakeside screen porch includes an oversized hot tub for relaxation. Attached three car garage provides tons of shelving behind sliding custom made barn doors, vented extra cooking area with propane burner, 240V electrical service and a separate bunkroom with built in bedframes, sink and A/C unit. There is a high bay RV carport located beside home with power, metal storage lockers and an outdoor shower and tub perfect for using after being on the lake or for your pets. Best of all is the massive brick workshop offering two high bay doors(one is a pull through) and one standard garage door which is also a full pull through. Workshop has multiple water spigots inside, 240V and 120V electrical service, 2 stubbed spots for future shower and toilet, 240V hardwired heater, air compressor lines, insulated ceiling, built in cabinets/workbenches and partially framed. Plenty of room for your boats and lake toys. Fantastic opportunity to finish off part or all of workshop into guest quarters or create an income producing rental property. There is over 200 feet of sandy beach shoreline, not dockable but an absolutely ideal spot for kids to play and for pulling up your boat, jet ski, kayaks or canoes. Boat ramp is just down the road. Must see in person to appreciate the setting! Current owner has put on a new roof, new heat pump, and hot water heater during their ownership. Extras include extremely thick walls for increased insulation and wainscotting in kitchen/great room. Refrigerators in the kitchen and garage are included. No HOA, covenants or restrictions. Convenient location just minutes from I-85 and easy access to Anderson or Clemson.

3400 Old Dobbins Bridge Road, Fair Play

$575,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 20301857 MLS
LAKEFRONT LIVING WITH ROOM FOR EVERYONE! Enjoy beautiful lake views from this spacious 3-story lake house featuring an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with a wood-burning stove and rock fireplace. The updated kitchen offers new quartz countertops, breakfast bar, and new appliances, with new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The main level includes one bedroom, a full bath, and a long, covered lakeside porch perfect for relaxing and taking in the view. Upstairs features two bedrooms and a full bath, plus 3 charming lakefront window seats with storage and two large closets in each bedroom. The basement offers laundry, two storage rooms, three large closets, and a spacious open area that could be used as a bonus room or finished into additional bedrooms and bath. A second covered lakeside porch provides excellent lake views and easy access to the waterfront. Outside, enjoy a concrete block seawall, floating dock, and private boat ramp. Level lot with very gentle slope to lake, has picnic tables, swings, benches with plenty of seating to enjoy the boat parade or fishing tournaments that pass by. The road side yard has 3 storage buildings plus fenced area for chickens or other small animals. Unrestricted & residents own all the way to the lakeshore. No boat motor restrictions. Lake Secession is a hidden gem, over 7 miles long & 60 feet in the deepest part of the lake. Plenty of great fishing with crappie, bream, catfish & bass. High speed fiber optic internet available, with Atlanta & Charlotte only 2 ½ hrs, working from the lake is very convenient. Don’t let this pretty property get away, this could be the perfect lake house for your family.

181 A Frame Road, Abbeville

$575,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 339462 MLS
Lake Bowen waterfront furnished property for sale with dock in place *NOW JUST $575K! Priced to sell! NO HOA! 1,832 sq ft, 0.67 acres, 3 beds (each big enough for a king size bed), 3 full baths - one on each level, attached 1 car garage, added parking spots, water facing deck & patio, walkout basement, multiple washer/dryer hookups, two wood-burning fireplaces, main level primary & full bath, vaulted great room ceilings and more! Renovations completed since September 2025: New HVAC 2025, new deck October 2025, new LVP & carpet October 2025, new refrigerator & dishwasher January 2026, gravel parking spots graded & railroad ties added for additional parking January 2026, garage door replaced June 2026, new commode in basement bathroom June 2026, solar panels removed & roof over the garage replaced July 2026, landscaping upgraded – many trees taken/cut down, dead bushes and shrubs removed, cleaned up access to lake, new plants planted (on going), kitchen lights replaced with LED lights, light fixtures in living room, bedrooms and primary bathroom replaced as well as outdoor lighting added, shower heads replaced, primary bathroom faucet replaced, door hinges & handles replaced, cabinet pulls in kitchen replaced, both chimneys on main floor & in basement whitewashed, electrical box added to accommodate TV over fireplace on main floor, damaged dock boards replaced PLUS entire house furnished for short term rentals & willing to sell completely furnished if buyer desires! Main level has great room with vaulted ceilings & combined dining room, kitchen, primary bedroom & full bath, attached garage w/ washer & dryer. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, one full bath, & large hallway closet. Basement level has recreation room, full bath, closet, and large glass doors that open out to a patio facing the water. Hot tub pad in place just waiting for your hot tub! Home has been an active short-term rental since mid-March 2026 with a strong rental history. (Please note we still have bookings on the calendar & we need to schedule showings around rentals). This home was custom built by the previous owner, and we are the second owners of this home. Owners are licensed SC agents. Priced to sell quickly! *Photos of basement & other side of home will be added by Saturday!

144 Amber Dr, Inman

$579,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 339857 MLS
Welcome to peaceful lakefront living in the desirable Farm Lake Subdivision of Cowpens, SC. This beautiful custom-designed home offers approximately 2,559 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and the perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and breathtaking waterfront views. From the moment you step through the front door, you'll be welcomed by beautiful views of the lake. Elegant archways create a warm and inviting first impression, while the spacious living room and kitchen continue to showcase the tranquil waterfront setting. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features a stunning formal dining room accented with decorative wall paneling, crown molding, and a tray ceiling, creating a timeless space for gatherings. A blend of beautiful oak hardwood flooring and carpet adds warmth throughout the home, while the cozy fireplace is already plumbed for gas logs with a gas line installed for future use. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a tray ceiling, private access to the back porch, a custom walk-in closet, a dedicated vanity area, and a luxurious en-suite bath with a hydrotherapy garden tub and separate shower. The finished room over the garage includes a full bathroom, making it an ideal guest suite, recreation room, media room, or home office. The kitchen is move-in ready with all kitchen appliances conveying, allowing you to settle in and immediately enjoy your new home and its beautiful surroundings. Step outside to experience everything lakefront living has to offer. The back porch features both a screened section and an open-air area, providing the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee while watching ducks and geese glide across the water. Whether you're fishing from your private dock, taking the paddle boat out for a peaceful afternoon on the lake, or simply soaking in the serene views, every day feels like a retreat. Located in the sought-after Farm Lake Subdivision, this exceptional waterfront home offers quality craftsmanship, elegant architectural details, and a lifestyle centered around the beauty of nature. If you've been searching for a home where you can enjoy stunning lake views, abundant wildlife, and peaceful living every day, this is one you won't want to miss.

109 N Stallion Dr, Cowpens

$580,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 20296437 MLS
669 N. Fleetwood Lane and 665 N. Fleetwood Lane are tiny waterfront homes at Lake Hartwell with a shared large screened in porch/deck for relaxing, entertaining, pets, that can easily be separated with a fire wall installed for two independent separate tiny homes that have their own tax map numbers. 669 N. Fleetwood 400 SF built in 2008 features one bed room, a full bath room, living room with dining area, kitchen with full size refrigerator, smooth top range, microwave, pantry and a tiny staircase to the loft. There is a large flex storage building that can accommodate a washer/dryer on the .17 acres at lot 15. A covered out door kitchen with two grills at the large waterfront paved patio area has plenty of furnishings that convey, for dining outside. 665 N. Fleetwood Lane 400 SF built in 2017 features one bed room, a full bath room, living room with dining area, fireplace, a kitchenette with small refrigerator and microwave, stacked washer/dryer and a staircase to the large loft. There is a matching storage building on the .07 acres at lot 14. There is paved parking for 4 vehicles and or golf carts/ATV's. The HOA maintains the 32 boat slips first come first serve enough for all lot owners, the fire pit, picnic area, two open storage areas for parking boats, jet skies, trailers, RV/Campers, a bath house building with rest rooms, washer/dryer, a large building for meetings, a canoe/jet ski landing, common areas, over flow parking area, pays for lot owners water in this gated community at $135 monthly per lot. Buyers to verify everything of importance The Fair Play public landing is a minute way for launching your boat, picnic area, walking your pets. 669 N. Fleetwood Lane offered separately at $ 350K and 665 N. Fleetwood offered separately at $ 250K

669 N Fleetwood Lane Unit 665 N. Fleetwood Lane, Fair Play

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