Some properties offer acreage. Others offer views. A few others Agricultural potential but
498 Raines road in the sought after Oconee county SC brings them all together in one extraordinary south facing 55+ unrestricted acreage with 360 degree Blue Ridge Mountain Views with high speed internet, set between Seneca S.C. and Clayton Ga for convenient shopping and restaurants, yet privately close to Sumter National forest and Chattooga River just up the road.
This remarkable private estate combines sweeping 3 state mountain views, fertile soil market gardens with irrigation, established multiple variety fruit orchards, abundant water, extensive agricultural infrastructure, multiple building sites and a beautifully designed newer metal roof Timber frame 4 bedroom 3 bath home with extra large closets for storage and a loft.
The home features soaring wood plank cathedral ceilings and walls, 3/4” yellow pine floors with open kitchen floor plan extra large island and dinning/living area with a walk in pantry and laundry area.
Lower level separate living area provides excellent flexibility for multigenerational living or guests and it’s all NEW with custom wood white cabinets granite countertops, farm sink and island, new stainless appliances and LVP plank flooring.
It has 2 bedrooms with extra large closets a full bath with double sink vanity tiled floor and shower tub. Extra large laundry room lots of cabinets for extra storage and it’s own designated new HVAC.
Outside this property has 2 large heated 102’by 30’ irrigated greenhouses and a heated 14’ by 50’ seedling house with attached washing and packaging area workshop, 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.
Prolific well is another stand out feature with a 600’+ with 6” casings yielding over 65 gals a min and a hand pump for off grid living if needed.
A cleared level hill top surrounded by orchards provides some of the most spectacular short and long range 3 state views for a home or hospitality venues so popular today.
So if it’s multigenerational self sufficiency, income production or just plane living on a beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain View estate this has it all so don’t wait because these where it’s already all done are hard to find! This one 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
Farm sinkOpen kitchen floor planExtra large islandWalk in pantryDesignated new hvacNew stainless appliancesGranite countertops
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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
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: USDA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,686/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000+360.9%$1,104/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/10/2020 | Sold | $575,000-8%$240/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 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.






