For sale

$529,000

485 Mountain Rest Lake Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664

3beds

3,398sqft

$3,122/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1972

1.24 Acres Lot

$495,000 Zestimate^®

$156/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Guest home

One of a kind property on Mountain Rest Lake! 485 Mountain Rest Lake Rd has a main house with 3BR/2BA home, along with a guest home and two platform docks. The guest home has a large full size garage/shop along with a recreational storage shed that has adjoining carport. Entering the property after passing the lake, you enter the shaded concrete driveway to this "knoll" location with views of the lake. Whether you are looking for a multi-generational mountain lake property, or short term rental investment....this property has so many possibilities! Mountain Rest Lake is considered one of the favorite mountain lake locations in Oconee County, positioned at 1690' elevation, it's cool clear waters have been a favorite summer destination for residents since the 1960's. Located 20 minutes from Walhalla and 30 minutes from Highlands, NC, this location is surrounded by hiking and biking in the US Forest Service in addition to lake use.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: In-Law Suite, Recreation, Workshop

Heating

Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Multiple Water Heaters, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Washer

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Laminate Countertop, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Tub Shower, Upper Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, In-Law Floorplan, Workshop
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Other,See Remarks,Crawl Space
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Multiple

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,398
Total interior livable area: 3,398 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Attached, Detached Carport, Garage, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 3
Has carport: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower

Features

Levels: Multi/Split
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Water Access
Body of water: Mountain Rest Lake

Lot

Size: 1.24 Acres
Features: Gentle Sloping, Lake Front, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Sloped, Trees, Views

Details

Additional structures: Gazebo
Parcel number: 0700102014

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional,Split Level
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace
Roof: Architectural,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1972

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private, Well
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Boat Facilities, Short Term Rental Allowed, Water Access
Subdivision: Mtn Rest Lake

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Mountain Rest

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $156/sqft
Tax assessed value: $229,530
Annual tax amount: $962
Date on market: 5/13/2026
Cumulative days on market: 119 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: USDA Loan

Estimated market value

$495,000

$470,000 - $520,000

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/13/2026	Listed for sale	$529,000+120.4%$156/sqft
Source: WUMLS #20301356 Report a problem
9/29/2021	Sold	$240,000+37.1%$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/30/2009	Sold	$175,000$52/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,973	$9,180
2024	$1,973	$9,180
2023	$1,973	$9,180
2022	--	--
2021	--	--
2020	--	$168,200
2019	--	$168,200
2018	--	--
2017	--	--
2016	--	--
2015	--	--
2014	--	$5,663
2013	--	--
2012	--	--
2011	--	--
2010	--	--
2006	--	$130