281 Cherokee Dr

2,222 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
2,222
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Below appraisal ESCAPE to the LAKE! ENJOY the BENEFITS of LAKE HARTWELL living without all the costs. Located in the CONVENIENT yet SECLUDED Cherokee Bay waterfront community. START your mornings with a cup of coffee on the WELCOMING front porch, then STEP INSIDE to a warm and INVITING living space. WANDER through and IMAGINE GATHERING here with friends and family in your DREAM kitchen perfect for entertaining! RETREAT to your owner’s suite with spacious walk-in closet and ensuite. RELAX on your...Below appraisal ESCAPE to the LAKE! ENJOY the BENEFITS of LAKE HARTWELL living without all the costs. Located in the CONVENIENT yet SECLUDED Cherokee Bay waterfront community. START your mornings with a cup of coffee on the WELCOMING front porch, then STEP INSIDE to a warm and INVITING living space. WANDER through and IMAGINE GATHERING here with friends and family in your DREAM kitchen perfect for entertaining! RETREAT to your owner’s suite with spacious walk-in closet and ensuite. RELAX on your back deck, ENJOY the fenced yard, and UNWIND after a long day. Make your way down to the second living space, perfect for a teenager or as an in-law suite. Whether you're looking for your FIRST HOME, a SERENE GETAWAY, or low maintenance RIGHT-SIZING. This property comes with boat parking at the dock, located behind the Clubhouse and Community pool, and offers the lifestyle you've been dreaming of! This PRIME location is easy access to I-85 and scenic Highway 11, close to several local eateries, golf course, Seneca, Anderson, Clemson, Lavonia, Hartwell, and just 45 minutes to Greenville. Start living your best life! If Buyer uses preferred Lender, Mary Ripley at Integrity Home Lending, they will receive up to $1800 in paid closing costs at closing.
  1. Listed by Michelle Vanhemert • Brokerage DRE #23053 • Living Down South Realty
    P: (770)-597-1797 C: (770)-597-1797 michelle@livingdownsouth.com

Property Details for 281 Cherokee Drive

Sub division
Cherokee Bay
Styles
Cottage, Ranch, Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2026 08:06 AM

Property Details for 281 Cherokee Drive

StatusActive
MLS #20296469
Days on Market33
Taxes$583 / year
HOA Fees$700 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1999
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyOconee County

Location

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Building Information for 281 Cherokee Drive

Stories1Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

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$1,958 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,852

Property Taxes

$49

HOA Dues

$58

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Property Information for 281 Cherokee Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 206-Oconee County, SC
  • City: Fair Play
  • City Name: Fair Play
  • County Or Parish: Oconee
  • Directions: From I-85, take Exit 1, go North on Hwy 11, in 2 miles turn Left on Rock Hill, Left into Cherokee Bay, .5 mile to home on the Left.
  • Zip Code: 29643
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Annual hoa fee: 700.0
  • County taxes: 583.24
  • Parcel Number: 335-02-01-025
  • Tax year: 2025
  • Hoa fee includes: CommonAreas, Insurance, Pools
School Information
  • Elementary school: Fair-Oak Elem
  • Middle school: West Oak Middle
  • High school: West Oak High
Parking
  • Garage capacity: 2
  • Garage type: Attached, Garage, Driveway
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Driveway
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Property
Lot Information
  • Approximate sqft: 2222.0
  • Lot Num: 65
  • Number of Acres: 0.57
  • Number of stories: Two
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Add endum: **BELOW APPRAISAL** ESCAPE to the LAKE! ENJOY the BENEFITS of LAKE HARTWELL living without all the costs. Located in the CONVENIENT yet SECLUDED Cherokee Bay waterfront community. START your mornings with a cup of coffee on the WELCOMING front porch, then STEP INSIDE to a warm and INVITING living space. WANDER through and IMAGINE GATHERING here with friends and family in your DREAM kitchen perfect for entertaining! RETREAT to your owner’s suite with spacious walk-in closet and ensuite. RELAX on your back deck, ENJOY the fenced yard, and UNWIND after a long day. Make your way down to the second living space, perfect for a teenager or as an in-law suite. Whether you're looking for your FIRST HOME, a SERENE GETAWAY, or low maintenance RIGHT-SIZING. This property comes with boat parking at the dock, located behind the Clubhouse and Community pool, and offers the lifestyle you've been dreaming of! This PRIME location is easy access to I-85 and scenic Highway 11, close to several local eateries, golf course, Seneca, Anderson, Clemson, Lavonia, Hartwell, and just 45 minutes to Greenville. START LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE! If Buyer uses preferred Lender, Mary Ripley at Integrity Home Lending, they will receive up to $1800 in paid closing costs at closing.
  • Age range: 21-30 Years
  • Approximate year built: 1999
  • Appraiser name: 65
  • Developer 1 Stright refusal: False
  • Supplement Count: 10
Utilities
  • Electric co: Fair Play
  • Utilities On Site: CentralAir, Electric
  • Water co: Fair Play
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community amenities: Clubhouse, Pool, Dock, Lake
  • Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Porch
  • Exterior finish: VinylSiding
  • Fencing: YardFenced
  • Foundations: Basement
  • Lake: Hartwell
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricRange, Refrigerator
  • Basement: WalkOutAccess
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Heating system type: Central, Electric
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Num full baths on main level: 2
Bedrooms
  • Num bedrooms on main level: 3
Room Information
  • Room Count: 0

Property History for 281 Cherokee Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2026

Price Change

WESTERN UPSTATE MLS #20296469

$379,900
Feb 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

GAMLS #10697845

$390,000
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

WESTERN UPSTATE MLS #20296469

$390,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2026

Price Change

WESTERN UPSTATE MLS #20296469

$379,900
02/25/2026

Listed (Active)

GAMLS #10697845

$390,000
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

WESTERN UPSTATE MLS #20296469

$390,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Cherokee Drive

Taxable ValueLand$237Additions$5,317Total$5,554
Tax Record2025$583 ($49 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999CountyOCONEEAPN335-02-01-025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Cherokee Drive

This home is within Oconee 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fair-Oak Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Oak Middle School
Public6 to 8

West-Oak High School
Public9 to 12

Fred P. Hamilton Career Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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281 Cherokee Drive is a single family home for sale in Fair Play, SC 29643. This property was listed for sale on February 9, 2026 by Living Down South Realty, it's currently listed at $379,900. This listing's school district is Oconee 01 School District. Nearby schools include Fair-Oak Elementary School, West Oak Middle School and West-Oak High School. 281 Cherokee Drive is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,222 sqft single family home built in 1999.

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