Still time to catch the golden days on Lake Keowee, moving towards the end of summer, with Clemson Footballs games, weekends with quieter times on the lake and just special moments with your family and friends. Still time to catch this diamond in the rough and make it your own. There's still time... Call to see this waterfront lake home today! Escape to this unique, tranquil lakefront sanctuary at 12 Lookout Lane in Keowee Key, where lake views and lush natural surroundings define the perfect laidback lifestyle. This multi-level home surrounded by hardwoods, feels like an adult's treehouse, featuring expansive decks for outdoor living and views of your own private cove. A gently sloped driveway leads to multiple OVERSIZED garage bays with 18' doors which will accommodate 6+ vehicles, offering ample room for vehicles and storage/workshop space. At the end of a peaceful walk down to beautiful Lake Keowee, you will find a deep-water covered dock with a 7500# lift plus a separate Sunstream battery powered lift for an additional watercraft. With a natural sand beach at the end, this is the only dock in the cove with the cove completed by community green space for privacy and tranquility.
This 5 bedroom, 4 full & 2 half bath Keowee Key home features a living area on each of the three levels for room to spread out and share with extended family and friends. Two full kitchens and two laundry areas make multigenerational living a possibility. The welcoming main level entry leads to a sun-filled great room with beautiful windows for views of the lake. On the main level there are 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half-bath adjacent to the huge garage. The main level Kitchen has lots of countertop & cabinet space for storage. Still on the main level, the library area at the front entrance has custom built-in bookcases providing ample storage and display space. The wood burning fireplace is a wonderful added addition to this level. Perfect for cozy winter evenings.
Upstairs there are two generous bonus rooms featuring beautiful tongue & groove wood ceilings, and wood trim. The first room has a wet bar with refrigerator, custom high-end pool table with accessories, space for dining area plus space for media room/hangout room. The second bonus room is a perfect craft room or office with hill top lake views.
The lower level is perfect for an even more casual entertaining space with the second full kitchen with stacked laundry, brick floored dining area with natural light galore, a large living area with access to the expansive lower covered deck. Three large bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath complete this level. Two more areas on this level make extra storage space abundant in this home. On the very bottom level an unfinished 264sf concrete block basement with walk-out access offers additional potential. 12 Lookout Lane provides a harmonious blend of comfort, style, and natural beauty, creating an idyllic lakeside haven and is ready for you to make your own.
All this inside the sought after Keowee Key community. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores and coves of pristine Lake Keowee, Keowee Key is an amenity-rich, all-inclusive active lifestyle community with a vibrant social fabric. Check out KeoweeKeySC.com for more details on this beautiful lakeside community. Please note: Listing agent is co-owner of this property.
For sale
Price cut: $96.4K (9/25)
$1,579,500
12 Lookout Ln, Salem, SC 29676
5beds
5,690sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
1.26 Acres Lot
$1,530,200 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceLake viewsNatural sand beachSurrounded by hardwoodsLush natural surroundingsWaterfront lake homeTwo full kitchens
- 95 days
- 1,220
- 70
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Griffin 864-979-5788,
BuyKeowee Real Estate
Source: WUMLS,MLS#: 20303272
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Office, Sunroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16'9 x 15'7
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13'9 x 13'11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12'2 x 15'7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13'7 x 13'11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 18'7 x 14'9
Additional room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17' x 20'4
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18'4 x 14'9
Garage
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 47'10x22'10 + 23'5x20'7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12'4 x 12'7
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17'8 x 8'6
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7'7 x 16'9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19'9 x 26'3
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17'4 x 20'8
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20'6 x 21'4
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13'8 x 23'7
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Down Draft, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Multiple Water Heaters, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Main Level Primary, Shutters, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Second Kitchen
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,690
- Total interior livable area: 5,690 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Dock/Slip, Other, See Remarks, Waterfront
- Body of water: Keowee
- Frontage length: 100+
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Trees, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 1240201001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Details
- Builder name: Tom Hudson
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Dock, Fitness Center, Golf, Gated, Other, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Storage Facilities, See Remarks, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Water Access
- Security: Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s), Security Guard
- Subdivision: Keowee Key
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Golf, Pool(s), Recreation Facilities, Security
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $829,872
- Annual tax amount: $4,063
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 92 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$1,530,200
$1.45M - $1.61M
$5,225/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Price change | $1,579,500-5.8%$278/sqft |
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| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $1,675,900-4%$295/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $1,745,900-4.3%$307/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $1,824,500-2.7%$321/sqft |
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| 7/19/2026 | Price change | $1,875,900-5%$330/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $1,975,500+10%$347/sqft |
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| 7/4/2026 | Price change | $1,795,500-9.1%$316/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,975,500+200.7%$347/sqft |
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| 6/14/2002 | Sold | $657,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,716 | $33,200 |
| 2024 | $7,716 | $33,200 |
| 2023 | $7,716 | $33,200 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | $798,220 |
| 2019 | -- | $798,220 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $30,841 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2007 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2006 | -- | $29,360 |
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Neighborhood: Keowee Key
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Keowee 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.






