Enjoy Lake Keowee living at an affordable price! This furnished lakeside cottage in the gated Backwater Landing community offers low-maintenance living with resort-style amenities and easy lake access. Whether you’re building, exploring the area, or simply seeking a weekend retreat, this charming getaway makes lake life effortless. Relax by the lakeside swimming pool, stroll along lighted walking trails, or spend time at the community clubhouse featuring TVs for game day, billiards with friends, and a cozy lending library for quiet afternoons. Positioned at the end of the row with assigned parking right beside it, this cottage provides extra privacy and convenient access—perfect for unloading groceries or staying dry on rainy days. Inside, an open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, highlighted by large lakeside windows that flood the space with natural light. This two-bedroom, two-bath retreat features newer upgrades throughout, including a roof, HVAC, and flooring (all 2023). Additional highlights include granite countertops, plantation shutters, a golf cart parking pad, and a short, level walk to your car.
Located within only four miles of the City of Seneca for shopping, restaurants, medical, entertainment and parks. Fee includes services such as landscape maintenance, private gated community, water, sewer and trash service. Modified tax structure, annual slip options as well as information for on-site enclosed lakefront kayak storage and secure boat/trailer/RV storage, upon availability at a nominal fee. Gated entry—agent access required. No short-term rentals (12-month minimum). This unit offers vacation, part-time living capability. Great for weekends at the lake, Clemson game-days and seasonal lake fun!
For sale
Price cut: $19.1K (3/4)
$249,900
1230 Melton Rd Lot 36, West Union, SC 29696
2beds
899sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
-- sqft lot
$241,900 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plantation shuttersLakeside swimming poolNewer upgradesOpen floor planLakeside cottageLighted walking trailsLarge lakeside windows
- 140 days |
- 2,924 |
- 77 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 14, 2026 at 12:14pm
Listed by:
Melanie Fink 864-940-5766,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Melanie Fink & Assoc
Source: WUMLS,MLS#: 20294060
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room/Nook, Living Room, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11'6" x 8'9"
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9' x 10'3"
Additional room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: Screen Porch 11'8" x 9'8"
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11' x 11'
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10' x 8'10"
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12' x 16'
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Smooth Ceilings, Shower Only, Shutters, Solid Surface Counters, Skylights, Cable TV, Walk-In Shower, Window Treatments, Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 899
- Total interior livable area: 899 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Dock Access, Waterfront
- Body of water: Keowee
Lot
- Features: Level, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Views, Waterfront, Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1770401036
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Other, Pool, Storage Facilities, See Remarks, Trails/Paths, Water Access, Boat Slip, Dock, Lake, Sidewalks
- Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Backwater Landing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Other, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Street Lights, See Remarks, Trash, Water
Location
- Region: West Union
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,413
- Annual tax amount: $1,296
- Date on market: 10/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 141 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$241,900
$230,000 - $254,000
$1,206/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $249,900-7.1%$278/sqft |
Source:  WUMLS #20294060 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,000-3.9%$299/sqft |
Source: WUMLS #20294060 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Listing removed | $279,900$311/sqft |
Source: WUMLS #20272407 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $279,900+5.6%$311/sqft |
Source: WUMLS #20272407 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Greater Greenville AOR #1491673 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $265,000+113.7%$295/sqft |
Source: WUMLS #20259309 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Sold | $124,000-0.4%$138/sqft |
Source: WUMLS #20213195 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $124,500$138/sqft |
Source: Fink & Assoc - Allen Tate #20213195 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,296 | $6,030 |
| 2024 | $1,296 | $6,030 |
| 2023 | $1,296 | $6,030 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | $95,230 +23.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $76,950 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $4,119 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,370/mo
Principal & interest
$1289
Property taxes
$81
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29696
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Northside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 6/10Seneca Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 6/10Seneca High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walhalla Elem
- Middle: Walhalla Middle
- High: Walhalla High
Source: WUMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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