Ware Shoals Real Estate

Ware Shoals Real Estate

Welcome to Ware Shoals, South Carolina—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Upstate. This charming town, with its rich history and vibrant community, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and Southern hospitality. Known for its picturesque landscapes and friendly atmosphere, Ware Shoals is the perfect place to call home for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful lifestyle.

Founded in the early 1900s, Ware Shoals has a storied past, once thriving as a textile mill town. Today, remnants of its industrial heritage can be seen in the beautifully preserved architecture and the warm, welcoming spirit of its residents. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and scenic waterways, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the local parks, Ware Shoals offers ample opportunities to embrace nature.

The community is tight-knit, with various events and festivals throughout the year that bring neighbors together. From the annual Christmas parade to the summer concert series, there’s always something happening in Ware Shoals. The local schools are highly regarded, providing quality education and fostering a sense of community pride.

With its affordable housing options and convenient access to nearby cities like Greenville and Greenwood, Ware Shoals is an attractive choice for those looking for a serene lifestyle without sacrificing modern amenities. Discover the charm of Ware Shoals, where history, community, and nature come together to create an idyllic living experience. Come and see why so many are proud to call this enchanting town their home!

Newest Listings in Ware Shoals

$130,000
3 Beds 1 Baths
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a charming historic bungalow with an additional buildable lot, offering endless possibilities for homeowners, investors, and multi-generational families alike. Situated on two fully fenced parcels at 31 & 33 N Greenwood Avenue, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features approximately 1,400 square feet of living space and is packed with character, potential, and value. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room perfect for entertaining, three inoperable fireplaces (esthetics only) and a vintage clawfoot tub that highlights the home's historic charm. Original hardwood floors are waiting beneath the carpet, giving the next owner the opportunity to restore their natural beauty and increase the home's appeal. Major updates include thermal insulated windows, HVAC, and a gas water heater, providing energy efficiency and peace of mind. A detached storage building offers space for hobbies, a workshop, tools, or lawn equipment. What makes this property truly unique is the adjacent 0.18-acre lot at 33 N Greenwood Avenue, which has its own tax map number. Whether you're looking for a real estate investment opportunity, room to expand, a future homesite, a rental property opportunity, or space for family members to build nearby, this additional lot provides exceptional flexibility and long-term value. Perfect for a first-time home buyer, investor, downsizer, or anyone seeking affordable housing with room to grow. With a large fenced yard, historic character, and development potential, this property is a rare find at just $130,000. Historic charm, investment potential, buildable land, and affordability all in one package. Schedule your showing today before this opportunity is gone!

31 & 33 N Greenwood Avenue, Ware Shoals

$199,000
Lots 8 & 9 — 3.45-Acre Waterfront Property with 897 Feet of Water Frontage Rare opportunity to own approximately 3.45 acres of combined waterfront property with an impressive 897 feet of water frontage on Boyd Mill Pond! Offered together, Lot 8 contains approximately 1.70 acres with approximately 369 feet of water frontage, while Lot 9 contains approximately 1.75 acres with approximately 528 feet of water frontage. Combined, these two lots offer an exceptional amount of land and waterfront in the peaceful Key Place community of Ware Shoals, SC. Lot 9 has septic and water already in place, providing a valuable head start for future development. The combined acreage offers flexibility for creating a spacious waterfront estate, family retreat or multiple homesites, subject to applicable restrictions and approvals. Boyd Mill Pond is an approximately 184-acre reservoir on the Reedy River, located about five miles east of Ware Shoals and approximately 11 miles southwest of Laurens. Known for its fishing, the pond offers opportunities for largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and bream, making this an appealing setting for fishing enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys spending time on the water. This is a different kind of lakefront lifestyle—peaceful, natural and centered around fishing, kayaking, canoeing and smaller-boat recreation rather than heavy recreational boat traffic. Nearby Karl H. Dixon Memorial Park provides public boat-launch and shoreline access, adding convenience for enjoying the pond and surrounding natural area. With 3.45 acres and approximately 897 feet of combined water frontage, this is an uncommon opportunity to create a substantial waterfront property with plenty of room to design your ideal home and outdoor living spaces. Whether you're looking for a private lakefront estate, family retreat or an investment in one of the Upstate's quieter waterfront settings, Lots 8 and 9 offer tremendous potential. Buyer to verify whether the lots may be combined or developed separately, the condition and usability of existing septic and water systems, utility connections, building requirements, shoreline improvements, access and all applicable restrictions.

00 Ecliptic Drive Unit Lots 8-9, Ware Shoals

$99,000
Lot 8 — 1.70-Acre Waterfront Lot with 369 Feet of Water Frontage Discover the opportunity to build your dream home on this 1.70-acre waterfront lot with approximately 369 feet of water frontage on Boyd Mill Pond in the peaceful Key Place community of Ware Shoals, SC. This undeveloped parcel offers the combination many buyers are looking for—generous acreage, substantial lake frontage, a private-feeling natural setting and the freedom to create a homesite designed around your lifestyle. Boyd Mill Pond is an approximately 184-acre reservoir on the Reedy River, located about five miles east of Ware Shoals and known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The pond supports largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and bream, with local fisheries information noting a population of large bass. For the buyer who values the water but doesn't need a large recreational lake, Boyd Mill Pond offers a quieter alternative. The lake is particularly well suited to fishing, kayaking, canoeing and small-boat recreation, with restrictions on larger recreational watercraft helping maintain a more peaceful atmosphere and less boat traffic. The property's approximately 369 feet of water frontage provide an exceptional opportunity to take advantage of the lake setting and create outdoor spaces oriented toward the water. The 1.70 acres also provide plenty of room to design your future home and surrounding outdoor living areas. Nearby Karl H. Dixon Memorial Park provides public boat-launch and shoreline access, making it convenient to enjoy the pond's recreational opportunities. Located approximately five miles east of Ware Shoals and about 11 miles southwest of Laurens, Lot 8 offers an excellent opportunity to create your own waterfront retreat, full-time residence or weekend getaway in a peaceful Upstate South Carolina setting. Buyer to verify utilities, building requirements, shoreline improvements, access and all applicable restrictions.

Ecliptic Drive Unit Lot 8, Ware Shoals

$120,000
Lot 9 — 1.75-Acre Waterfront Lot with 528 Feet of Water Frontage Waterfront, 1.75 acres, 528 feet of water frontage, and septic and water already in place—Lot 9 offers an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home on Boyd Mill Pond in the Key Place community of Ware Shoals, SC. This undeveloped lakefront property combines the space and privacy of a generous homesite with an impressive amount of waterfront and the recreational appeal of approximately 184-acre Boyd Mill Pond. One of the property's strongest advantages is that septic and water are already in place, providing a valuable head start for future development. With approximately 528 feet of water frontage, the 1.75-acre parcel offers an exceptional opportunity to create a home and outdoor living spaces designed to take full advantage of the waterfront setting. Boyd Mill Pond is particularly appealing to those who enjoy fishing and quieter water recreation. The pond is known for largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and bream, with local fisheries information reporting a healthy population of large bass. Rather than a large recreational lake dominated by high-powered boats, Boyd Mill Pond is better suited to fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and other smaller watercraft, creating a more relaxed and natural waterfront experience. Nearby Karl H. Dixon Memorial Park provides public boat-launch and shoreline access, while the surrounding Reedy River corridor adds to the area's natural appeal. Located approximately five miles east of Ware Shoals and about 11 miles southwest of Laurens, Lot 9 offers the rare opportunity to build a home where waterfront living, fishing, privacy and convenience come together. Buyer to verify the condition and usability of existing septic and water systems, utility connections, building requirements, shoreline improvements, access and all applicable restrictions.

491 Ecliptic Drive Unit Lot 9, Ware Shoals

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