Lake Keowee is located in the upstate of South Carolina and spans two counties here; Oconee and Pickens. An abundance of lake front real estate options are available surrounding the lake. If you've made it to this site, you may be familiar with this pristine mountain lake situated in the blue ridge mountains. This treasure covers over 18,000 acres and spans hundreds of miles of shoreline. Visitors have likened Lake Keowee's green-tourquoise colored waters in certain sunlight to the beauty of the Caribbean. The lake is fed by many sources, including the Keowee River and natural mountain springs. Add a few mountain streams and you have the cool, clear waters that are both beautiful and refreshing.

Lake Keowee has developed into a homeowners' dream, with many communities providing a multitude of golf courses (one, in particular, is lake front with eight of the 18 holes on the water), private trails, and of course the lake itself and all of the associated activities. Most of the real estate surrounding the lake that is for sale at any given time is in the form of pre-constructed homes, open land and lake front as well an interior lots, and even some condo developments. Indeed, real estate options abound on the beautiful Lake Keowee.

Homes are offered in a wide range of configuration and price, but expect to pay a premium for lake front living on such a beautiful lake. The upshot is that because there aren't exactly many more mountain lakes being created these days, Lake Keowee real estate has seen growth in recent years as both primary residences and second homes were built for people from across the country - some famous! Many exciting opportunities still exist with Lake Keowee real estate and we encourage you to learn more, so continue reading below about Lake Keowee real estate, the lake itself, and some of the surrounding areas that provide such a rich living experience.

More about the Lake Keowee Region:
Just north of Lake Keowee lies the virtually-undeveloped Lake Jocassee, with scuba-diving-clear waters at depths of nearly 400 feet. In fact, the Jocassee dam feeds Lake Keowee at the northern end, just north of SC Highway 11. The State of South Carolina owns the Jocassee Gorges and they will remain as they are for perpetuity - serene forests. This fact alone adds value to the available homesites on neighboring Lake Keowee and upon completing one visit, we think you'll appreciate what the secluded areas surrounding our mountain lakes have to offer. Because no real estate is for sale on Jocassee, with only a few exceptions, the opportunity to own a part of this beautiful country exists almost exclusively on Lake Keowee. Imagine having a lake house and a mountain house, all on one piece of real estate!

No major city sits on the banks of Lake Keowee. Rather, there are many typical water front neighborhoods as well as small and large gated communities that offer the seclusion and privacy that residents demand. Even though there is no metropolis on the waterfront, there are several towns convenient to various parts of the lake. Seneca, the largest nearby city, offers the amenities of a medium sized town, including ample shopping, a hospital, and fine dining. The area offers an appropriate mix of nature and the necessary amenities we've come to expect.

Lake Keowee Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Over the past decade, many new stunning real estate developments have dotted the shores of Lake Keowee, offering the comforts of luxury living along with the seclusion you'd expect with a clear mountain lake. Traffic problems become a worry of the past, for Lake Keowee is a polar opposite of the hustle and bustle of city life. Real estate on Lake Keowee offers home buyers the chance to adopt a new, calmer way of life. For many, a real estate purchase at Lake Keowee may be a second home or a weekend getaway. For others, the lake offers a unique place to experience life in an astounding peaceful way.

Over the next several weeks, we will be adding MLS-listed Lake Keowee real estate listings to this page. We encourage you to bookmark this page and contact us to get the latest Lake Keowee-area real estate listings, including real estate in Seneca, Sunset, and Salem. Mainly homes and real estate in waterfront communities will be featured, making it easier for second home buyers to find a lake home without having to sort through homes that are merely close to the lake.

Most of the real estate surrounding Lake Keowee will have addresses in Seneca, Sunset, and Salem, SC.

Keowee Key Real Estate

If you are looking for a gated community with both golf and tennis, Keowee Key is worth taking into consideration. It is now possible to view several of the listings in the Keowee Key development right on this Web site. We are in the process of adding additional listing, so check back often for additional Keowee Key and other area listings.

There are also rental properties available in the Keowee Key development, so if you're thinking of making a visit, let us know and we can connect you with the right people.

Lake Keowee Activities

Water sports, fishing, camping, and more abound at the many parks and recreation areas surrounding Lake Keowee. Duke Energy runs many boat landings, providing convenient access to virtually all parts of the lake. Oconee County provides two county parks, both with waterfront camping: South Cove is near Seneca while High Falls County Park is in the north-central region of Lake Keowee.

Stay tuned this summer for more photos of Lake Keowee!

Thanks for taking the time to read the area of our site devoted to South Carolina's crown jewel: Lake Keowee and the beautiful surrounding real estate, homes, and condos for sale.