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Waterfront Condo in Keowee Key
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$400,000

499 Tall Ship Drive #233, Salem, SC 29676

Updated waterfront condo with lake views and community amenities.

Property Size1,462 SF
Days on Market558

Property Features for 499 Tall Ship Drive #233

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,462 SF
Property subtype Condominium

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $10,417

Amenities

Fireplace
Security System
Cable Ready
Heat Pump
Dryer
Dishwasher
Electric Oven
Electric Range
Electric Water Heater
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Smooth Cooktop
Washer
Deck, Gated Entry, Water Front, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Underground Utilities, Architectural, Shingle

Building Details

Building Size 1,462 SF
Year Built 1988
Listing Agency: Anderson, SC
Listed By: Patti Cason · License #43562
Source: Kw
Added: Mar 2, 2025 Changed: Sep 7 Last Checked: Sep 11 at 1:18PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the Ketch Building of Tall Ship Condos within the gated Keowee Key community, this second-floor corner unit offers waterfront living on Lake Keowee. The updated condo features designer touches throughout. The kitchen includes updated cabinets and appliances. The master bedroom has a sliding glass door that opens to a covered balcony overlooking Lake Keowee and a lighted walking trail. The master bath is equipped with both a walk-in shower and a Jacuzzi bathtub. The living room, which merges with the dining room, features a large bay window with lake views and a wood-burning fireplace. The second guest suite also offers water views, with a second full bath nearby. The Ketch building is located near the Leisure Trail and the North Marina complex, which includes an outdoor, saltwater pool. Basement storage, measuring approximately 10 x 10 feet with an outside entrance, is available for storing lake equipment and other items. Keowee Key offers amenities such as two marinas, a walking trail, Bistro, Clubhouse dining, The Vista Room, Event Center, The Lake View Room, an 18-hole golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, and both indoor and outdoor pools.

Key Highlights

  • Waterfront condo with lake views in Keowee Key, a gated community on Lake Keowee.
  • Updated kitchen and master bath with Jacuzzi tub.**
  • Furniture and contents conveyable for immediate move‑in.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$11,983
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.00%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$239,660 $239.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$171,186 $171.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$133,144 $133.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,462 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$23.0K $15.72/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.82/SF
EGI
$21.8K $14.90/SF
− OpEx
−$9.8K −$6.71/SF
NOI
$12.0K $8.20/SF
Area
Oconee County, SC
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$15.72 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$239,660
Cap Rate 7%
$171,186
Cap Rate 9%
$133,144

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$171.2K
$149.8K – $199.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,983 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.00%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$367.0K
$321.1K – $428.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,690 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon Big Box & Wholesale Store Garden Center Accounting Firm

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

25
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 29676, SC

5,641
Population
3,657
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
63
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
72.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
78
Density / Sq Mi
$92,206
Median Household Income
$47,757
Median Earnings
$935
Median Rent
$403,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Updated waterfront condo with lake views and community amenities.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 499 Tall Ship Drive #233 Salem, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Waterfront condo with **lake views** in Keowee Key, a gated community on Lake Keowee.; Updated kitchen and master bath with Jacuzzi tub.**; Furniture and contents conveyable for immediate move‑in.
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