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Lake Keowee: A Gorgeous Large Lake in Upstate South Carolina for Watersports and Mountain Views
Lake Keowee is a gorgeous lake located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains. This lake was constructed by Duke Power Company for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power, but quickly became a loved and favorite leisure and recreation spot for locals and visitors. The word Keowee, means "Place of the Mulberries", and is pronounced "Kee-oh-wee."
An interesting fact is that records indicate that the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto visited the Keowee area while traveling through Upstate South Carolina in 1540.
Lake Keowee is considered by many as one of the most beautiful and clearest lakes in South Carolina. The mountain views from various sections of the lake are simply breathtaking. It's 18,500 acres of water and 300-mile shoreline make this large lake and the surrounding areas popular for fishing, swimming, tubing, water skiing, boating, camping, day trips, and picnics. The water temperature can be quite warm in the summer months, but still remains cool enough to be refreshing for swimming and water sports. This lake is known to be about 297 feet deep, with an average depth of about 52 feet.
There are many gated and private home communities on the shores of Lake Keowee. Home prices are quite reasonable as compared to houses in other states near bodies of water. Consequently many people own second homes or retire to the South Carolina Upstate on this lake's shores.
One thing that makes owning property on Lake Keowee and in Oconee County so appealing financially, is that property taxes can be as much as 1/3 the cost of taxes in other comparable places of beauty. My family and I were shocked to find out that our real estate taxes (not on Lake Keowee) were 1/5 of what we were paying in the Chicago, Illinois far West suburbs. Yes 1/5, and we were able to purchase a home of nearly the same size with over 4 acres, instead of a small 1/4 acre neighborhood lot.
Home prices range from the mid $200k's to well over a million dollars for properties on Lake Keowee, depending on whether the property has a private boat dock and lake access, and whether it is an interior or "on the lake" property. New construction and empty lake lots for construction can easily be found, and of course there are always homes for sale in the 5-10 year old range or older.
Many "Halfbackers" find their perfect home on Lake Keowee's shores, as it is conveniently located in Upstate South Carolina near I-85. A "Halfbacker" is someone who has a home in a place such as Florida, and then also has a home on Lake Keowee which is about halfway between their Florida home and another place further North or East that they lived before moving to Florida. Lake Keowee just makes a great midway point.
I find that many people who purchase homes on the shores of Lake Keowee start out with that sort of "Halfbacker" intention, but quickly fall in love with the area, and eventually move to live in their home on Lake Keowee year round.
Lake Keowee is very convenient for travel. This beautiful lake is located about 90 minutes from Atlanta, 45 minutes from Greenville, SC , and around 2 hours from Charlotte, NC. Only 15 or so minutes away is the town of Clemson – home of Clemson University and the Clemson Tigers. Most of the lake is located in Oconee County, but it also reaches into Pickens County in some places.
Plan a trip to see and enjoy Lake Keowee in Upstate South Carolina. If you are like many others who visit each year, you will love it. Hey, ya never know...you may even decide to call it your new home! For more information and a free tour of the Lake Keowee area, please see the Author's Bio listed below and visit his website at http://www.SCMountainLakeLiving.com
William is an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoys hiking, mountain water swimming, boating, and offroad atv riding in Upstate South Carolina. He loves the area so much, that he became a Realtor so that he could help others to discover the beautiful Upstate South Carolina area. He and his wife are licensed Realtors through Powell Real Estate in West Union, SC, and are known locally as The "Better Lifestyle" Team. They operate a very informative website at http://www.SCMountainLakeLiving.com You may contact William by calling 864-903-1054 (Just ask for Bill.)
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