1230 Melton Rd Lot 25, West Union, SC 29696
What's special
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!
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Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of RealtorsTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Thomas Kassab 864-616-7529,
My Upstate Home LLC
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Smooth Ceilings, Shower Only
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Vinyl
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Dock Access, Water Access, Waterfront
- Body of water: Keowee
Lot
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Sloped, Views, Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 1770401025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pool, Trails/Paths, Water Access, Boat Slip, Dock, Sidewalks
- Security: Gated Community
- 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: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,670
- Annual tax amount: $1,124
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 112 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $330,000-1.5%$330/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $335,000-1.5%$335/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $340,000$340/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $924 | $4,300 |
| 2024 | $924 | $4,300 |
| 2023 | $924 | $4,300 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | $69,360 |
| 2019 | -- | $69,360 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $3,619 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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