A Publication Of
COVERING ANDERSON COUNTY & HARTWELL LAKE
VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 1A
Homes Sales Strong in 3rd Quarter in Anderson County Full Market Report On Page 10
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Looking For A New Home? Call The Elizabeth Gray-Carr Team at Realty Partners
• Proven Success—Nobody sells more residential real estate in Anderson County than we do. With over $22 million sold in 2013 alone, we’re the highest volume team in all of Anderson County! • Experience And Knowledge—After working with over 1,750 satisfied home buyers, we will help you avoid costly mistakes and work to make your home buyer experience a smooth one. • Get The Whole Team—Highly organized, efficient and technologically advanced, our systems and dedicated team members provide you and your family with the highest level of service that is simply not available through a single agent. • Professionalism—We approach real estate as a full time profession, not a part time hobby. You can count on our high level of integrity, promptness and confidentiality.
Our Services • Selecting A Home—Every home buyer is different. Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll get to work finding it. Not only do we search the local Multiple Listing Service, but we also work with many potential sellers whose homes are not yet on the market. Our in-depth knowledge of schools, neighborhoods and home sale history will be indispensable. • Price And Negotiations—As your Buyer’s Agent, we will give you the comparable information you need in order to make the best offer. Our strong negotiating skills will give you a valuable advantage. • Finalizing The Sale—Sometimes home sales fall apart after going under contract. We work hard to make sure that doesn’t happen to our clients. Utilizing an experienced and licensed full-time Closing Coordinator, we will handle dozens of details simultaneously in a timely and efficient manner.
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FEATURED HOMES
LAKEFRONT PERFECTION! Gorgeous water views welcome you to this custom home in a gated community. The perfect layout for entertaining has an amazing kitchen, formal dining room, a huge family room with custom bar and fireplace, formal living room, home theater and a workout room. A separate apartment over the 4 car garage is a private spot for your guests. A covered dock is in place. 6BR/6FB/6HB $1,499,000
LAKE HARTWELL’S FINEST! This elegant and spacious home has 110’ of frontage on deep water and a comfortable open floor plan with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, wonderful water views and a gorgeous kitchen with oversized island. Lots of windows bring in light and water views. A partially finished basement offers more space and the covered slip dock is in place. 4BR/3.5BA $555,900 MLS# 20155661
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HAVE IT ALL ON HARTWELL! This lavish 6700 square foot home on deep water sits close to the water’s edge. A very open floor plan has a wall of windows, 20 foot ceilings and a huge kitchen/living/dining room. A lavish master suite and second bedroom are on the main level with two bedrooms, a theater and huge family room below. A screened porch, large deck and patio overlook the covered dock with boat and PWC lifts. 4BR/4FB/3HB $799,900 MLS# 20153906
FIRST TIME ON MARKET FOR ONE OF ANDERSON’S FINEST HOMES. An elegant brick exterior welcomes you and lake views are yours from the moment you step inside. A large family room,living room, study and sunroom, as well as a stylish kitchen and lavish master suite are on the main level with 3 bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs. An easy walk from the huge brick patio brings you to the covered dock with party deck. 4BR/4.5BA $749,900 MLS#20152767
ENJOY GREAT WATER AND AMAZING LAKE VIEWS from this custom designed waterfront home on a point lot. The floor plan is perfect for entertaining and includes a living room with 16’ceilings, gorgeous kitchen, a guest suite with a separate entrance, a sunroom and a 60’ rear deck with pergola. A covered dock with boat lift is easily accessible since the lot is gently sloped. 5BR/4BA. $745,000 MLS# 20155687
CHARMING OLD FARMHOUSE in desirable 5 Forks area has an enviable setting on 5 acres with a 24 x 36 4 stall barn and an additional 11 acres available. Approximately 4,000 SF, this home has been extensively updated but retains the charm of an earlier time. The master suite is on the main level, with three large bedrooms and a large bonus room upstairs. 4BR/2.5BA $439,900 MLS# 20157114
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MAGNIFICENT HOME IN RIVENDELL has fantastic trim work, custom cabinetry and gleaming hardwood floors, all in a great plan with formal living and dining rooms, huge family room with cathedral ceiling and a fireplace with built-ins and gas logs. A main level master suite, a three car garage and a huge bonus room with bath are nice features and the community pool is nearby. 5BR/4BA $379,900 MLS# 20157155
CHARMING HOME WITH A LEVEL LOT, open views of Lake Hartwell and a covered boat dock. The interior has an open living/ dining/kitchen with hardwood floors, gas log fireplace and lots of windows with lake views. A split plan has a master and two bedrooms on the main level with a 4th bedroom and bath and an oversized rec room with wet bar on lower level. 4BR/3BA $349,900 MLS#20156160
QUALITY HOME BUILT BY TURNER CONSTRUCTION has a great floor plan with 2 bedrooms on the main level with two full baths. The two story foyer opens to a spacious dining room with hardwood floors and heavy moldings and a living room with a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and a fireplace with gas logs. The oversized bonus room is full of light. 4BR/3BA $339,900 MLS# 20158581
ON THE 16TH FAIRWAY OF BROOKSTONE MEADOWS, this home has lots of upscale features such as hardwood floors, a family room with 12’ ceilings and fireplace with gas logs, a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, gorgeous master suite, a large bonus room and a storage or play area. A covered patio with fireplace overlooks the fenced backyard. 3BR/3.5BA $334,900 MLS#20157496
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COUNTRY LIVING AND A CONVENIENT LOCATION are found in this 6 bedroom home on over 3 acres. Main level has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a family room, dining room, kitchen with walk-in pantry, laundry room and 10’ ceilings. Upstairs has an enormous rec room, two teen suites and a flex room. The rear deck with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen space overlooks a tranquil pond. 6BR/3BA $419,900 MLS# 20155282
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Super plan has over 3200 SF with a light filled living room with windows on three sides, formal dining room, a huge family room with fireplace and a lovely setting on a wooded lot with mature landscaping. Quality built, and well maintained, it has a master suite and another bedroom could be a second master. Convenient location in the Hanna school district 4BR/4BA $349,900
CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 1+ ACRE in a cul-de-sac overlooking pond. There is tons of space in this well-built home, including an apartment with a separate entrance on the lower level. The floor plan has living room, dining room, office, sunroom and crafts room. A tri-level deck affords pond views and the garage has an additional kitchen area for entertaining. 5BR/3.5BA $342,900 MLS#20153182
ENJOY THE LAKE WITHOUT THE HASSLE! Gorgeous townhome in gated community has a deeded boat slip, beautiful moldings, hardwood floors, Charleston style front garden and wonderful lake views, all with a well thought out floor plan. The master is on the main level and opens to a large rear deck, and the lower level has two bedrooms with sitting areas and a covered patio. 3BR/3.5BA $329,900 MLS# 20153848
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TAKE THE BOAT TO CLEMSON GAMES our out to dinner! Super location ensures you are never more than 20 minutes by boat from all the fun. A large great room has cathedral ceilings and lots of windows to bring in the light and lake views and French doors open to the huge rear deck. A gentle path leads to the covered dock with boat/ski lifts and storage building. 3BR/3BA $329,900 MLS#20150839
IMMACULATE HOME ON 1.6 ACRES with a separate apartment has a main level master suite, hardwood floors, large kitchen with stainless appliances and tons of storage space. The apartment has a nice eat-in kitchen, living room and a bedroom A rear deck overlooks the in-ground pool, storage building and fenced backyard. Hanna school district, close to everything. 4BR/3.5BA $319,900 MLS# 20155650
ONE OWNER HOME HAS OVER 3,400 SF and a great floor plan with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and custom built-ins. There are three bedrooms on the main level in a split design, and a fabulous kitchen has granite and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs has a bedroom with private bath and bonus room. A wonderful screened porch and patio are great for relaxing. 4BR/3.5BA $309,900 MLS #20152351
STYLISH HOME IN THE GOVERNOR’S has the master suite and two other bedrooms are on the main level. A large living room has a stacked stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors are found in many rooms. The lovely master suite has a double tray ceiling, sitting area, tile bath with double sinks, jetted tub and separate shower. Community pool and tennis. 4BR/3BA $259,900 MLS# 20157353
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ONE LEVEL LIVING IN CHARPING FARMS! Charming brick home has an open floorplan with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a corner fireplace with stone surround and a formal dining room. A split plan has a large master suite with deep tray ceiling, double sinks and a garden tub privately located at the rear of the home. A level backyard has mature landscaping and a patio. 3BR/2BA $239,900 MLS# 20158128
SET IN A CUL-DE-SAC IN THE WREN SCHOOL DISTRICT, this immaculate home has a recently updated kitchen with granite countertops, a large living room with stone fireplace and a formal dining room. The master suite has a tray ceiling and separate shower, and the bonus room has new carpeting.The screened porch overlooks the partially fenced yard with hot tub. 4BR/2.5BA $234,900 MLS#20158625
ON THE GOLF COURSE AT COBB’S GLEN, this updated Cape Cod is full of space and style. With over 2,900 SF, it has a large living room with fireplace, an upscale kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors, a formal dining room and a bright sunroom with course views. The master suite with updated bath is on the main level and a huge bonus room has a fireplace 3BR/2.5BA $219,900 MLS#20158338
ONCE THE MODEL HOME for this community, this ever popular split floor plan has all bedrooms on the main level. There is a bonus room as well, which can be used as a 4th bedroom. Upgrades include hardwood and tile floors, tray ceilings, granite countertops and more. A community pool is a short walk and you are minutes from schools, YMCA and medical facilities. 3BR/2BA $219,900 MLS# 20158251
FRESHLY PAINTED HOME in desirable Rockwell Plantation has a main level master suite and a handy bonus room. The interior is very open and spacious with hardwood floors, lots of windows,an upscale kitchen with solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances. A nice patio offers views over the fenced backyard and the community pool is close by. 3BR/2BA $199,900 MLS# 20157556
ON A LARGE LEVEL LOT OF JUST OVER AN ACRE, this pristine home has an open living room with corner fireplace and hardwood floors in the main living areas. A spacious kitchen has a full appliance package and lots of work space. The large master suite has a spa like bath complete with a tile floor, double sinks, jetted tub and separate shower. 3BR/2BA $192,900 MLS# 20153506
SET IN A QUIET AREA on a point surrounded by water, this spacious townhouse has wonderful lake views and an easy walk brings you to the water’s edge and the courtesy dock. The living room/ dining area has a floor to ceiling double sided stone fireplace and opens to a rear deck and screened porch. The master suite has vaulted ceilings and a loft area/home office. 3BR/3BA $162,900 MLS# 20155956
ENJOY LAKEFRONT LIVING in this end unit townhome with a deeded boat slip in a gated community close to shopping and just a quick hop to I-85. A very open plan has a large living room with a fireplace, a spacious kitchen and a lovely sunroom with gorgeous lake views on the main level. Harbor Gate offers a community pool, tennis court and courtesy docks 2BR/2BA $164,900 MLS# 20156394
CHARMING HOME HAS A GREAT SETTING on a nicely landscaped lot and the main living areas are all on one level. The living room features a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace with gas logs, and a wonderful sunroom offers nice views of the yard. The sellers have just installed new vinyl siding and gutters and the heat, air, roof and water heater are all less than 7 years old. 3BR/2BA $162,900 MLS# 20155400
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WELL-MAINTAINED BRICK HOME has a very open interior with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths with hardwood floors found throughout the home. A bright kitchen has tons of storage and all appliances, including the refrigerator remain. Vinyl windows and remodeled baths are just a few of the updates the seller has made. The fenced backyard is nicely shaded and ready for your pets. 2BR/2BA $87,500 MLS#20155503
LARGE SHADE TREES welcome you to this well-kept brick home with an attached guest/in-law suite. The foyer opens to a large sunny living room with built ins and a fireplace to one side and a nice dining room to the other, both with beautiful hardwood floors.Just off the kitchen at the rear of the home is a nice den with parquet flooring and a second fireplace. 4BR/3BA $155,900 MLS# 20158089
GRACIOUS ONE LEVEL HOME on 2+ acres has an all new kitchen and hardwood floors in main living areas. The floor plan has a living room, formal dining room, keeping room, beautiful cabinetry with solid surface countertops and new stainless steel appliances, carpeting and light fixtures. Set on a level lot, there is a 24x14 workshop with power. 3BR/2BA $149,900 MLS# 20157248
CUTE AS A BUTTON, this light filled home has a wonderful open plan with vaulted ceilings. A stylish kitchen has solid surface countertops and the master suite has a jetted tub and walk-in closet. A fenced backyard has a patio and a separate pet area. Additional acreage available. 3BR/2BA $139,900 MLS# 20157192
STYLISH AND WELL KEPT HOME has a private yard with a creek view from the rear deck. A large living room has a gas log fireplace and a spacious kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, disposal, smooth top range and breakfast bar. Neutral colors are found throughout, and the seller has installed hardwood, carpeting and luxury vinyl tile floors. 3BR/2BA $134,900 MLS# 20157348
PICTURE PERFECT BRICK BUNGALOW has a lovely setting among tall shade trees and has been nicely updated. The floor plan has a spacious living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with newer appliances and countertops. The fenced backyard has a rear deck and two storage buildings, while the front yard has an irrigation system. 3BR/1.5BA $132,900 MLS# 20157348
LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING, this freshly painted 3 bedroom home has a large living/dining room with beautiful laminate floors, a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. The master suite has a laminate floor, a spacious walk-in closet and bath with double sinks, a jetted tub and separate shower. A large bonus room could be a 4th bedroom. 3BR/2.5BA $129,900 MLS# 20149967
NICELY UPDATED BRICK HOME means that all the work is done and you can move right in and enjoy it. Hardwood floors are found throughout, except for the kitchen and baths. Freshly painted, it has new kitchen appliances, tilt-out vinyl windows and a gas pack. Enjoy your morning coffee from the sunporch with views of the fenced backyard and fruit trees. 3BR/1.5BA $122,500 MLS# 20153108
WELL-KEPT SINGLE LEVEL HOME ON ANDERSON’S WEST SIDE has a great location on a corner lot and is close to schools and shopping. A split bedroom plan has a spacious master suite and a nice kitchen. All kitchen appliances remain, perfect for first time home buyers. The level lot can be enjoyed from the rear patio. 3BR/2BA $109,900 MLS# 20157787
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Meet The Team! Elizabeth Gray-Carr—Broker In Charge The only job that Elizabeth has held her entire adult life is that of full time Real Estate agent. She has nearly 27 years of experience, and there’s absolutely no substitute for that. Elizabeth has learned over the years what to do and what to avoid to make your home buying or selling experience a smooth one. Born in Garden City, SC and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Elizabeth settled in the Upstate in 1990.
Tom Carr—Technology & Marketing After years in the technology industry, Tom joined his wife full time in 2000. He is responsible for creating and updating our award winning website, as well as maintaining our network of computers and other equipment. He also visits each new listing to take photographs and virtual tours, and adds home information to various websites. Tom graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Finance, so he also handles the team’s accounting functions.
Gia Townsley—Realtor Partner As a multi-million dollar producer with over 19 years of real estate experience and as a member of the Elizabeth Gray-Carr Team for over 14 years, Gia knows what it takes to match buyers and sellers to meet their real estate goals. As a mother of three she understands the stress of moving and strives to make each transaction as trouble free as possible.
Hope Groshans—Realtor Partner Hope focuses exclusively on helping buyers find their dream home. After years of being a Realtors assistant, Hope got her real estate license in 2011 and has been helping buyers ever since. With experience selling homes on Lake Keowee, Hartwell Lake and all over Anderson County, Hope uses her wealth of local knowledge and love of people to make sure she exceeds each client’s expectations. While not working, Hope enjoys going to the beach, hiking and visiting family up and down the east coast.
Michelle Gray—Realtor Partner The Team’s newest member, you could say Michelle was born to be in real estate. Her mom is team leader Elizabeth and her dad, Mike Gray, was the owner of the sucessful Hartwell Lake Properties specializing in lakefront homes. Growing up in real estate has given her a great feel for both the effort and the enjoyment of helping clients find just the house they’re looking for and she looks forward to doing it on her own.
Cathy Proner—Listing Coordinator Once you’ve decided to hire The Elizabeth Gray-Carr Team to market your home, Cathy goes to work for you inputting the details of your home into the local Multiple Listing Service, preparing flyers, adding photos and more. She will be in close contact with you helping with home showings and feedback. An avid horse enthusiast, Cathy lives with her husband Pete, her four horses and two dogs.
Jennifer Cruthirds—Closing Coordinator Jennifer’s main job is to make sure your home closing goes without a hitch. A licensed Realtor, she puts herself at the hub of the transaction, working with the buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, attorneys and more to keep everyone moving in the right direction. She has over 9 years of real estate experience. Jennifer and her family enjoy exploring the many historical cities and buildings in the Upstate.
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