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Sold for $985,000
  • $985,000

    501 S Fairplay St, Seneca, SC 29678

    6beds
    4,011sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,183,300 Zestimate®
    $246/sqft
    $3,255 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,183,300

    $1.08M - $1.31M

    $3,255/mo

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    What's special

    Lake hartwellCocktail poolSeparate guest suiteCozy officeLandscaped yardLuxury livingWalk ways
    Southern living at its absolute finest. This premier circa 1900 property, home of many past influential figures of Seneca, has been fully renovated with no details spared. This 8,000 sq/ft in town estate located in the Seneca Historic District is a quick walk or golf cart ride to shops, restaurants, entertainment and all that downtown Seneca has to offer. Featuring 4 bedrooms/ 2.5 baths in the main house and a separate guest suite, 7 full car garage and additional golf cart parking, cocktail pool and outdoor kitchen, this truly exemplifies luxury living in the south. Upon entering the gas lantern flanked front door and wrap around porch you will be greeted with gracious high ceilings (10 ft.) and original oak floors sourced from the Biltmore forest. The grand foyer leads you to the living room with double sided original brick fireplace featuring gas logs. The open concept dining/kitchen includes an abundance of cabinet space, hard marble countertops and stainless steel commercial grade appliances that are sure to be any cooks dream. Enjoy your morning coffee in the off kitchen breakfast nook while overlooking the court yard. Next you will enter the oversized mudroom with a built in drop zone and walk in pantry with custom cabinetry and tile backsplash. Natural slate tile leads you to the spacious laundry room with a soaking sink and an abundance of storage. The main level master greets you with an original brick fireplace and gas logs, artisan wainscoting and walk in closet. The en suite master bath is sure to be any homeowners dream - double vanities, water closet, dual head oversized shower and turn of the century claw foot tub. An oak staircase and whitewashed tongue and groove walls invite you upstairs to an additional 3 spacious bedrooms showcasing exposed brick and craftsman style built ins. An oversized second level bath includes a double vanity, convenient linen closet and tub/shower combo. A cozy office with French doors and exposed brick overlooks the court yard. Back on the main level the mahogany doors off the dining room open to the outdoor kitchen and living area which is any entertainers dream. There you will find a fourth fireplace, and a bank of cabinets with a built in grill/hood, sink and beverage refrigerator. Savor summer nights by the cocktail pool/water feature, or watching the sunset from the front patio graced with a fountain centerpiece. Enjoy the cooler months gathered around the natural gas fire pit or watching the game above the outdoor fireplace. An additional suite with a full bath and separate entry has direct access to the pool and courtyard, and is perfect for out of town guest, studio, gym…the options are endless. The attached epoxy floored garage includes (two) double car garages and a double half car garage for your golf cart, motorcycle or hobbies. A separate detached building contains an additional (3) single car bays and a separate electrical sub panel with both 110v/220v availability. A comprehensive to-the-stud renovation was completed on this home to include, new architectural shingle and metal roofs, all new plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, new windows and doors and new cementitious lap siding. A fully irrigated, illuminated and landscaped yard with Zoysia grass, tasteful southern plant selections and New England pea gravel drive and walk ways make this house a showpiece property at all hours of the day. Minutes to Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell and Clemson University. This treasure of a home is a blend of classic south and modern living. Luxury living with a quaint downtown feel makes this a one of a kind property that can not be passed up.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ashley Kelley 864-280-2203,

    Homesquare, LLC

    Bought with:

    Ashley Waldrop, 91743

    Agent Group Realty

    Source: WUMLS,MLS#: 20265691MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Western Upstate Association of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Electric, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Multiple Water Heaters, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
    Features
    • Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Sinks, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, In-Law Floorplan
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows, Vinyl
    • Basement: None,Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas, Gas Log, Multiple, Option
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 8,126
    • Total interior livable area: 4,011 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 0
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Other
    • Attached garage spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Fence, Gas Grill, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Landscape Lights, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool, Porch, Patio
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Fencing: Yard Fenced
    Lot
    • Features: Corner Lot, City Lot, Not In Subdivision, Trees
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5204005001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Masonite
    • Foundation: Crawlspace
    • Roof: Architectural,Metal,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Seneca

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/13/2023Sold$985,000-17.9%$246/sqft
    Source: WUMLS #20265691 Report a problem
    10/2/2023Contingent$1,200,000$299/sqft
    Source: WUMLS #20265691 Report a problem
    8/23/2023Listed for sale$1,200,000+763.3%$299/sqft
    Source: WUMLS #20265691 Report a problem
    8/24/2020Sold$139,000$35/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,598 $37,620
    2024$10,598 +733.2%$37,620 +712.5%
    2023$1,272 $4,630
    2022-- --
    2021-- --
    2020-- $115,580
    2019-- $115,580
    2018-- --
    2017-- --
    2016-- --
    2015-- --
    2014-- $11,400

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 29678

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Blue Ridge Elementary
    • 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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    Estimated market value
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