Back on the market, no fault of seller. Your chance to win a great cottage is here! What makes this Lake Keowee Cottage special? The price for the updates, the large outdoor patio, outdoor privacy, some furnishings and more!!! The front door is not facing the neighbor’s front door, giving you added privacy on your large private patio. This cottage is perfectly positioned with fantastic lake views and is close to its parking spot and guest parking spots! Upgrades include the large, poured patio and golf cart pad, new flooring, former dropdown cabinets removed, cabinets painted, new quartz countertops, a repainted main interior, cozy shiplap enhancement and more. The HVAC was new in 2016. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat or a lake getaway, cottage 38 is a must see! This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, renovated fitness center, walking trails and more. There is no HOA. Cottage owners own their cottages and lease the land. There is a monthly regime of $660 for 2026 for water view cottages that includes land lease, landscaping maintenance, private gated community, gates up keeping, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, lighting and more. The monthly fees vary for each buyer based on their specific usage. Monthly fees in Backwater Landing vary based on services such as boat slip rental, storage unit usage, and whether the owner is a full-time or part-time resident in the neighborhood. Contact your real estate agent about the fees structure. This is a private gated community. The gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. No rentals allowed less than a 12-month term. A modified tax structure adds to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee cottage. This cottage is on a shared septic of three cottages. To live full time requires developer permission and can be based on septic tank capacity. Please ask about the land lease, boat slip rentals, waitlist, and further details as the developer anticipates the thirty new boat slips (now onsite) to be rentable soon, once work is completed to prepare them for use. Schedule your private tour today.
Property Details
Price:
$208,000
MLS #:
20308543
Status:
ActiveUnderContract
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Backwater Landing
Listed Date:
Oct 20, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
990
Year Built:
1999
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Schools
Elementary School:
Walhalla Elem
Middle School:
Walhalla Middle
High School:
Walhalla High
Interior
Appliances
Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Heating
Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Smooth Ceilings, Window Treatments
Laundry Features
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cottage
Community Features
Boat Slip, Dock, Lake
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Porch
Lot Features
Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Views, Interior Lot
Parking Features
None
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Porch, Screened
Roof
Architectural, Shingle
Stories
1
View
Water
Waterfront Features
Boat Ramp Lift Access, Dock Access, Other, See Remarks
Window Features
Blinds, Insulated Windows, Vinyl
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Annually
HOA Includes
CommonAreas,MaintenanceGrounds,Other,Pools,RecreationFacilities,StreetLights,SeeRemarks,Security,Trash
Taxes
$1,064
Map
Community
- Address1230 Melton Road 38 West Union SC
- SubdivisionBackwater Landing
- CityWest Union
- CountyOconee
- Zip Code29696
Subdivisions in West Union
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in West Union as of Oct 23, 2026
39
Single Family Listed
110
Avg DOM
$793,282
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Backwater Landing subdivision, 1230 Melton Road 38 West Union SC is a Single Family for sale in West Union, SC, 29696. It is listed for $208,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1999. The average listing price for Single Family in West Union is $793,282.
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Listing courtesy of Cate Kassab @ My Upstate Home LLC.
Disclaimer: All data relating to real estate for sale on this page comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the Western Upstate MLS. Detailed information about real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Anderson Realty include the name of the listing broker. Neither the listing company nor Anderson Realty shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm any item before relying on it in a purchase decision. Copyright 2026. Western Upstate SC. All rights reserved.1230 Melton Road 38
West Union, SC


