ASK ABOUT THE THIRTY NEW BOATSLIPS! Multi-million-dollar, panoramic views directly off of your lakefront porch! Welcome to Backwater Landing Cottage 31! This gorgeous waterfront and boardwalk front cottage is move-in-ready, has FULL-TIME capacity and is being sold with all of the furniture, a new sleeper sofa, AND even the Golf Cart! Pack your bags and enjoy your new lakefront, Lake Keowee cottage! This home has just been painted inside and out. It shows beautifully. There are so many upgrades! New: HVAC in 2020, Water Heater, New Roof and Skylight in 2021, New Carpet Flooring in bedrooms, exterior sliding door, NEW granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms, NEW shutters, all NEW lighting and much more! Ask for the complete list of improvements! What makes this cottage extra special is that it is not only waterfront but also close to its parking lot AND has its own septic tank, immediate full-time capacity if desired. This means you can choose to make this cottage your primary residence when the time is right for you. It also has a larger front porch than most units and one of the best panoramic lake views! Your direct lakeside porch can be used year-round with its equipped “EZ-Breeze” window system. There is a storage room that is accessible from the outside as well. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat and lake getaway, this is it! This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, fitness room and walking trails. There is a monthly regime of $662 for 2025 that includes land lease, landscaping maintenance, private gated community, gates up keeping, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, lighting and more. There is no HOA, the monthly fees vary for each buyer based on their specific usage. Monthly fees vary based on services such as boat slip rental, storage unit usage, and whether the owner is a full-time or part-time resident. For a full fee breakdown and service list, please contact your real estate agent about the fees structure. This is a private gated community. Gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. Unit 31 is direct waterfront with beautiful lake views. No rentals are allowed with less than a 12-month term. A modified tax structure adds to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee cottage. Please ask about the land lease, boat slip rentals, and further details.
Sold for $325,000 on 08/27/25
$325,000
1230 Melton Rd LOT 31, West Union, SC 29696
2beds
880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$1,781 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 17 hours ago
Listed by:
Cate Kassab 864-567-9744,
My Upstate Home LLC (27554),
Thomas Kassab 864-616-7529,
My Upstate Home LLC (27554)
Bought with:
AGENT NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER OFFICE
Jocelyn Plum, 92193
Folkstone Properties, LLC (25170)
Source: WUMLS,MLS#: 20281029
Originating MLS: Western Upstate Association of Realtors

Facts & 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, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Smooth Ceilings, Skylights, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows, Vinyl
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 880
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Porch
- Waterfront features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Dock Access, Other, See Remarks
- Body of water: Keowee
Lot
- Features: Outside City Limits, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 1770401031
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Boat Slip, Dock
Location
- Region: West Union
- Subdivision: Backwater Landing
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell