Salem Land for Sale

Salem Land for Sale

Welcome to Salem, South Carolina – a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Oconee County, where the charm of small-town living meets the breathtaking beauty of nature. Known for its stunning landscapes, Salem is surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and the sparkling waters of Lake Keowee, making it an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, or simply soaking in the serene views, Salem offers countless opportunities to connect with nature.

As you explore this quaint town, you'll discover a vibrant community filled with friendly faces and a rich history. From local shops to delightful dining options, Salem embodies a unique blend of Southern hospitality and modern conveniences. The annual festivals and events bring residents together, fostering a sense of belonging that is hard to find in larger cities.

For those considering a move or investment, Salem has an exciting opportunity for you: land for sale! Imagine building your dream home surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the South. With ample space to create your own oasis, you can design a retreat that perfectly fits your lifestyle, whether it's a cozy cabin or a contemporary masterpiece. The available land is not only a canvas for your vision but also a chance to be part of a community that values nature and neighborly connections.

Don’t miss out on the chance to claim your piece of paradise in Salem, SC. Embrace the opportunity to live where beauty and community intertwine, and start your journey toward a fulfilling life in this idyllic town today!

Newest Salem Land for Sale

$89,000
Discover a unique opportunity to own two lots overlooking a private pond in the desirable gated community of Keowee Bay, located on the sought-after north end of beautiful Lake Keowee. Known for its clear emerald waters and exceptional recreational opportunities, Lake Keowee offers the ideal setting for enjoying boating, fishing, swimming, and the natural beauty of the Upstate. Adding tremendous value to this property is a deeded boat slip, #15, providing convenient access to Lake Keowee and making it easy to enjoy everything the lake has to offer. Keowee Bay residents enjoy a variety of community amenities, including a picnic shelter, boat ramp, and boat and trailer storage. The community’s convenient location also places you just minutes from Devils Fork State Park, offering access to the pristine waters of Lake Jocassee. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Sumter National Forest, with miles of hiking opportunities and an abundance of scenic waterfalls throughout the surrounding area. With two lots, peaceful pond views, a deeded boat slip, and access to exceptional outdoor recreation, this property offers a rare opportunity to create your own Upstate retreat in the heart of the Lake Keowee lifestyle.

Lots 94 & 95 Inland Trail, Salem
$525,000
A truly exceptional setting in The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South, this 1.7-acre homesite offers the rare opportunity to enjoy sweeping views of both Lake Keowee and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The property's favorable topography provides flexibility when designing your future home, with a building site that can accommodate everything from a thoughtfully designed single-level residence to a home with a walkout lower level. Beyond the views and buildability, the location places you close to the exceptional amenities of Keowee Falls South while also offering easy access to some of the community's most scenic natural spaces. Enjoy a short walk to the trail system and Waterfall Park, where the beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills is right outside your door. With its remarkable views, generous acreage, and prime location, this is an outstanding opportunity to create a home in one of Lake Keowee's most beautiful settings. A club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities.

325 Button Wood Court, Salem
$3,950,000
Discover an exceptional opportunity to create a private Lake Keowee retreat at The Estates at Canebrake, an exclusive new collection within The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South. This offering combines two homesites into one extraordinary 31.15-acre property, providing a scale and level of privacy rarely found along the shores of Lake Keowee. The property showcases two distinct settings, including one homesite with expansive mountain and lake views that feel almost panoramic, overlooking the lake from an elevated vantage point. The second offers direct, dockable waterfront access, creating the opportunity to enjoy Lake Keowee from your own private dock. Together, the two lots provide an incredible canvas for a private family compound, with the potential to build multiple residences while maintaining abundant space between homes. Opportunities offering this much acreage alongside private dock rights are exceptionally rare on Lake Keowee. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills, this property offers the privacy and tranquility of an estate setting while providing convenient access to the amenities and lifestyle of The Cliffs. Imagine gathering with family and friends, enjoying sweeping views from your future homesite, launching a boat from your private dock, or creating a multi-generational retreat designed to be enjoyed for years to come. With its remarkable acreage, exceptional views, waterfront access, and potential for multiple homes, this is a truly distinctive opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind legacy property on Lake Keowee. A club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities. Brokers, please refer to the addendum section for additional details.

Lot 7 Canebrake Estates, Salem
$249,900
RARE OPPORTUNITY — Completely unrestricted 12 acre tract just 1.2 miles from The Rock and Fall Creek Landing on Lake Keowee. This property offers an extremely hard-to-find combination of privacy, usability, investment potential, and convenience. Featuring two grandfathered-in driveways/access points, multiple potential homesites, and less than 100 feet from city water access, this tract has exceptional flexibility for a private estate, family compound, shop, business use, hunting property, boat storage, or future development. Potential exists for subdivision into multiple lots, with up to six potential homesites possible according to county requirements, subject to buyer verification. The property backs directly up to a large tract of protected Cliffs timberland, providing incredible privacy and ensuring the surrounding natural beauty remains untouched for years to come. Abundant wildlife, including deer and turkey, make this an ideal recreational or hunting property as well. Significant improvements have already been completed, including approximately $50,000 in clearing, grading, and rock work. The main driveway has already been extensively rocked, and approximately 2.5 acres have been cleared, creating an ideal build site for a home, large shop, barndominium, or multiple structures with minimal additional site work needed. Beautiful mature hardwoods throughout the property provide a perfect blend of open usable land and natural wooded scenery. Property perks well according to seller, though buyers should verify all information important to them including subdivision potential, utilities, and septic approvals. Rare unrestricted land near Lake Keowee with this level of accessibility, infrastructure, privacy, and development potential is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

00 Fall Creek Road, Salem
$500,000
A rare opportunity awaits at Fairway’s Edge, a newly introduced collection of homesites within The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South. Set along the Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course, this limited release offers the chance to build a custom home in a setting that blends beautiful golf course surroundings with the peaceful character of the Upstate. Situated on approximately 0.81 acres, Lot 1 offers scenic views across manicured fairways and tranquil ponds. The homesite provides a picturesque backdrop and an inviting sense of privacy, while its location within Keowee Falls South places you close to the exceptional amenities and outdoor lifestyle for which The Cliffs is known. Whether envisioned as a full-time residence or a retreat, Lot 1 offers the space and setting to create a home uniquely suited to your lifestyle. With its combination of golf course views, natural beauty, and a highly desirable location, this homesite is an exciting opportunity to become part of the newest offering at Keowee Falls South. A club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities. Brokers, please refer to the addendum section for additional details.

Lot 1 Cliffs South Parkway, Salem
$55,000
Build Your Dream Home in the Mountains! This is an incredible opportunity to build your dream home on a gorgeous wooded lot high atop the mountain in the gated community of Jocassee Ridge. Beautifully wooded and naturally sloped, this property is ideally suited for a home with a walk-out basement, allowing you to take full advantage of the terrain and surrounding natural beauty. Nestled in one of the Upstate’s most scenic areas, this lot offers the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking mountain landscape surrounding Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. Imagine waking up to the tranquility of the forest, spending your days exploring nearby mountain trails, and discovering cascading waterfalls just a short 10-minute drive away. For those who love the outdoors, this is truly a nature lover’s paradise, with hiking, waterfalls, lakes, and endless opportunities for adventure right at your doorstep. Build the home you’ve always envisioned and enjoy the privacy, beauty, and serenity that make Jocassee Ridge such a special place to call home.

610 Tamassee Ridge Way, Salem
$85,000
If you are looking to build your retreat on a forest hill side, off the beaten path, then this is your opportunity to enjoy the benefits of being part of this fabulous community. The 3.10 acre lot located in amenity rich Keowee Key community features an 18 hole championship golf course with a nationally ranked country club. This waterfront community is surrounded by the crystal clear water of Lake Keowee with back drop of the Blue Ridge mountains. The state-of-the-art fitness center houses indoor Olympic size heated pool, exersize class room and racquetball court with outdoor surrounding tennis and pickle-ball courts. Throughout the community are lake side walking trails, two outdoor pools, multiple marinas, boat rental availability, a dog park, formal clubhouse with fine dining and the more casual eatery " Bistro" and endless number of clubs and activity groups to join. Location is minutes to Clemson University and Seneca for shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Greenville airport is a little over an hour drive from Keowee Key. Visit Keowee Key website at KeoweeKeySC.com

206 Shipmaster Drive, Salem
$695,000
This exceptional 3.08-acre waterfront homesite, tucked away at the end of a quiet street, offers a rare combination of privacy, flexibility, and stunning natural beauty. Featuring two distinct build sites, the property gives buyers the opportunity to design a custom lake retreat perfectly suited to their vision. The upper homesite captures long-range mountain vistas and seasonal lake views, while the lower build site offers closer proximity to the shoreline and dock for effortless lake access. Situated in a peaceful protected cove ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and fishing, the property already includes rip rap shoreline stabilization and a maximum-size covered Ironwood dock. A newly added mulched walking trail and temporary bridge make the stroll to the water both convenient and enjoyable. Mature hardwoods and native landscaping create a private, serene setting while still allowing for beautiful water and mountain views throughout the property. Whether you envision a mountaintop-inspired retreat perched above the lake or a waterfront escape just steps from the dock, this property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of lake living. A Cliffs membership is available for purchase with this property. As a resident of The Cliffs, you’ll enjoy access to seven private communities stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Lake Keowee. Amenities include championship golf courses, seven clubhouses, fine dining, fitness centers, walking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and the security of living in a gated community.

E18 Lake View Court, Salem
$995,000
A rare opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind homesite within The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South. Welcome to The Estates at Canebrake, an exclusive new enclave featuring expansive estate homesites of over five acres - an offering unlike anything else on Lake Keowee. Spanning an impressive 9.95 acres, Lot 1 showcases breathtaking long-range mountain views that are simply unexpected for the Lake Keowee area. The combination of nearly 10 acres of privacy, dramatic vistas, and the prestige of The Cliffs creates an extraordinary setting to build your legacy home. Adding to its appeal, the property includes a private boat slip, located just a quick golf cart ride away, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds - sweeping mountain views and effortless access to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee. If you've been searching for a homesite that offers unmatched acreage, exceptional privacy, spectacular scenery, and premier lake living, Lot 1 at The Estates at Canebrake is an opportunity that rarely comes along. A club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities. Brokers, please refer to the addendum section for additional details.

Lot 1 Canebrake Estates, Salem
$1,950,000
A rare opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind waterfront homesite in The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South. Welcome to The Estates at Canebrake, an exclusive new enclave of expansive estate homesites, where every property spans more than five acres - an offering unlike anything else on Lake Keowee. Encompassing 5.35 acres, Lot 5 is an exceptional dockable lakefront homesite that offers the rare combination of generous acreage and direct waterfront living. Properties of this size with private dock rights are virtually unheard of on Lake Keowee, creating an extraordinary opportunity to build a secluded waterfront estate without sacrificing space or privacy. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills, this remarkable homesite provides ample room to design your dream home while preserving the peaceful, estate-like setting. Whether you envision mornings on the water, afternoons exploring Lake Keowee from your own dock, or simply enjoying the tranquility of nearly five and a half acres, Lot 5 offers a truly unique opportunity to create a legacy property within one of the area's most prestigious private communities. A club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities. Brokers, please refer to the addendum section for additional details.

Lot 5 Canebrake Estates, Salem
$375,000
Rare opportunity to acquire a homestead tract in the highly sought-after Whitewater region of Oconee County. Located just north of Highway 11 along N. Little River Road, the property sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes multiple, level, homesites. Mature hardwoods transition to gently sloping bottomland along Mill Creek. A poured concrete pad remains from a former utility building, providing a ready-made start for storage or improvements. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding public land and mountain destinations. The property lies just south of Whitewater Falls and on the natural travel corridor from Greenville to Cashiers, NC, with access to state and national land holdings including Sumter National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, the Jocassee Gorges, Devils Fork State Park, and numerous waterfalls, lakes, and trail systems. Power and fiber are available at the road. Additional acreage is available. Property Highlights Multiple level homesites Mature hardwood bottomland Bold creek along back boundary line Poured concrete pad from previous utility building Location Highlights Whitewater / Lake Jocassee region of Oconee County Just north of Highway 11 Just south of Whitewater Falls Scenic corridor to Cashiers, NC from Greenville, SC Close proximity to national and state forestlands and recreation areas

00 N Little River Road, Salem
$509,000
Rare offering of a homesite tract in the Whitewater region of Oconee County. Take Scenic Highway 11 to N. Little River Road and you will find a beautiful road among the natural features of the foothills. The property boasts several spots to build your home and a trail down to the fertile bottomland along Mill Creek. Wildlife abounds in the mature hardwoods and pines. Location Highlights: Beautiful Lake Jocassee Region of SC Just north of Hwy 11 Just south of Whitewater Falls On the path to Cashiers, NC from Greenville. Nearby public lands include: Sumter National Forest Nantahala National Forest Jocassee Gorges Devils Fork State Park Property Highlights: Multiple level home sites Mature hardwood bottomland Bold creek on the back boundary line

00 N Little River Road, Salem
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