Short-term rentals are allowed. The home is furnished and ready for you to take charge of short-term rentals while enjoying your new Lake Keowee home. The Keowee Life awaits your family at 478 Kensington Circle, located within the city limits of Seneca, SC, and around 10 minutes to Death Valley! Go Tigers! You’re also a short drive from Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca with the bustling ambiance of small-town Southern living. This custom-built lake house was designed with the Keowee Life in mind. On a clear day, you'll see the Blue Ridge Mountains from the living and gathering area. The open floor plan that merges the living room, dining area, and kitchen with walk-in pantry into one elegant entertaining space. Luxury vinyl floors flow throughout, and a corner fireplace adds a warm, homey touch. The deck faces Lake Keowee, creating the perfect setting for outdoor living.
The kitchen features a large island with stainless steel appliances, including a dual fuel range, while high ceilings flood the space with natural light. Completing the main level are a custom-crafted pantry, the laundry room (including washer and dryer), and the primary suite, which features dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Wake up to gorgeous lake views every morning.
This 3-story home offers a total of 5 bedrooms. The primary suite is on the main level, while two en-suite bedrooms on the upper floor provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. The terrace level features an additional guest bedroom, a full bath, a future bunk room/flex room, plus a large game room/rec room with a wet bar—ideal for lake-time gatherings. Glass doors lead to the covered deck and down to your covered dock, where you can swim in the protected waters of the cove.
Special features include two separate HVAC units (American Standard and Honeywell) and a Rinnai tankless water heater.
PROXIMITY TO CLEMSON AND IN-TOWN LIVING
It's rare to find a one-year-old home on Lake Keowee with 4-5 bedrooms (three with private, full bathrooms) within close proximity to Clemson University and the charming Southern town of Seneca, SC. This is a home where families unwind, reconnect, and create memories of a lifetime. The Keowee Life. Live It. Love It. Lake It. Schedule your private tour and experience the views that photographs simply can't capture.**Photos virtually staged**
For sale
$1,670,000
478 Kensington Cir, Seneca, SC 29672
5beds
3,641sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,548,800 Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom-crafted pantry
- 110 days |
- 1,140 |
- 70 |
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Listed by:
The Cason Group 864-903-1234,
Keller Williams Lake Keowee
Source: WUMLS,MLS#: 20298751
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Living Room, Recreation
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.7x13.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.7x11.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10x22.9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15.10x11.9
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.8x11.9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.10x16.9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24.4x14.3
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16.1x6.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.5x16.8
Heating
- Central, Gas, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dual Sinks, Fireplace, High Ceilings, Jack and Jill Bath, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Smooth Ceilings, Shower Only, Solid Surface Counters, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Luxury VinylTile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas, Gas Log, Option
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,641
- Total interior livable area: 3,641 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Dock/Slip, Water Access, Waterfront
- Body of water: Keowee
- Frontage length: 133
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Subdivision, Views, Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 5208301006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Under Construction
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Kensington Estates At Keowee
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Seneca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $459/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,780
- Annual tax amount: $2,668
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 150 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$1,548,800
$1.47M - $1.63M
$4,425/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $1,670,000-8.5%$459/sqft |
Source:  WUMLS #20298751 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,825,000+1006.1%$501/sqft |
Source: WUMLS #20296627 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2023 | Sold | $165,000$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,668 | $9,470 |
| 2024 | $2,668 +21.1% | $9,470 +18.1% |
| 2023 | $2,203 | $8,020 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | $162,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29672
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Northside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Seneca Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10Seneca High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northside Elem
- Middle: Seneca Middle
- High: Seneca 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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- South Carolina
- Oconee County
- Seneca
- 29672
- 478 Kensington Cir
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