Some properties offer acreage. Others offer views. A few others agricultural potential but 498 Raines Rd. in the highly sought after Oconee Co. South Carolina offers them all together in one extraordinary South facing 55+ unrestricted acres with 360° Blue Ridge Mountain View's.
Set between Seneca, South Carolina and Clayton Georgia for convenient shopping and restaurants yet private only one mile away from Sumter National Forest and Chattooga River just up the road this remarkable private estate combines three State Mountain views., fertile soil market gardens with irrigation, well established mixed variety fruit orchards on rolling green hills featuring one of the southernmost apple orchards in the United States, abundant water, extensive agricultural infrastructure, along with multiple mountain view building sites.
A beautifully designed timber frame four bedroom home with extra large closets, three full tub/shower baths, newer metal roof and high speed internet.
This Home features soaring wood plank cathedral ceilings and walls ,
3/4" yellow pine plank floors with open kitchen floor plan an extra large island, walk in pantry with open dinning/ living area and dedicated laundry room.
Lower level, separate living area provides excellent flexibility for multigenerational, living or guests and it's all new with shiplap walls, new custom wood white cabinets, granite countertops, Farm-sink and island, new stainless appliances, shiplap walls and LVP plank flooring.
This level offers two bedrooms with extra large closets, a full bath with double sink vanity, tile floors, and a tiled shower/ tub.
It features an extra large walk in pantry-laundry room with deep double stainless sink, with lots of cabinets for extra storage and its own designated new HVAC.
Outside this property has two large heated 102' x 30' irrigated greenhouses and a heated 14' x 50' seedling house with attached washing and packaging area workshop.
A Walk-in cooler and drying storage building creates an easy care vegetable area along with an excellent opportunity for extra income by adding a Farm stand.
A 600' deep prolific well is another standout feature with 6" casing yields over 65 gallons per minute and a hand pump installed for off grid living if needed.
A cleared level Mountain View hill top surrounded by rolling green hilled orchards provide some of the most spectacular short and long range three state views for a Home or hospitality venues so popular today.
If it's a multigenerational self-sufficient Homestead, Income production, or just living on a beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain View countryside estate set by thousands of acres of national forests this epic estate offers the opportunity to have it all!
For sale
$2,650,000
498 Raines Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
4beds
2,400sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in ----
55 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,104/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three state mountain viewsHigh speed internetNewer metal roofOpen kitchen floor planFarm-sink and islandExtra large islandWalk in pantry
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cliff Powell 864-985-2353,
Powell Real Estate
Source: WUMLS,MLS#: 20305280
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bonus Room, In-Law Suite, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Office, Other, Workshop
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Multiple Heating Units, Other, See Remarks, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Zoned
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Granite Counters, Handicap Access, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Other, See Remarks, Smooth Ceilings, Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, In-Law Floorplan, Loft, Second Kitchen, Workshop
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Finished,Heated,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Other
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 55 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Level, Not In Subdivision, Outside City Limits, Pasture, Sloped, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse
- Additional parcels included: 1130004023
- Parcel number: 1130004007
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mountain Rest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,720
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: USDA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000+360.9%$1,104/sqft |
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| 1/10/2020 | Sold | $575,000-8%$240/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Pending sale | $625,000$260/sqft |
Source: York Realty LLC. #8654585 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2019 | Price change | $625,000-7.4%$260/sqft |
Source: York Realty LLC. #8654585 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $675,000$281/sqft |
Source: York Realty LLC. #8654585 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -- | $244,720 |
| 2019 | -- | $244,720 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 29664
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James M Brown 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.





