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COVERING ANDERSON COUNTY & HARTWELL LAKE
VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 2B
2014 Home Sales Best In 7 Years! Full Market Report On Page 10
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Well built home in Kings Grant neighborhood features open oorplan with upscale extras! More Photos On Page 3
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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 nearly $24 million sold in 2014 alone, we’re the highest volume team in all of Anderson County! • Experience And Knowledge—After working with almost 2,000 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
BEST VALUE IN RIVENDELL! This stunning home offers a lot of space for the money and is move-in ready. Super split floor plan has a huge family room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, living and dining rooms, kitchen with solid surface countertops and stainless appliances, main level master suite and large bonus room with full bath. You are just a short walk from the pool and clubhouse. 5BR/4BA $356,900 MLS# 20157155
QUALITY BUILT HOME IN KING’S GRANT has a great floor plan with an elegant master suite with a double tray ceiling and a second bedroom on the main level, beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious living room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling and an upscale kitchen with granite countertops. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a bonus room. A covered rear porch overlooks the level backyard. 3BR/3.5BA $339,900 MLS# 20158581
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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
LAKE HARTWELL WATERFRONT HOME on a level lot with good water has been extensively updated. An open plan has a main level master suite, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, dining room and kitchen with upscale appliances. The lower level has a living area, full kitchen, bedroom and full bath. The partially covered deck overlooks a covered dock with lift. Pool and golf available. 4BR/3.5BA $499,900 MLS# 20159434
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SET ON OVER 1.7 ACRES IN THE HANNA SCHOOL AREA, this 5 Bedroom home has 4,000+ SF perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Inside is a large family room, elegant master with nicely updated bath, a huge rec room and a lovely sunroom. Outside is an elegant backyard with an in-ground heated salt pool with stone waterfall, a covered patio with outdoor fireplace and a workshop/storage building. 5BR/4BA $374,900 MLS# 20158801
IMMACULATE KING’S GRANT HOME has an open split plan with hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and gorgeous trim work. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace with gas logs and the stunning kitchen has furniture style cabinetry. 3 bedrooms on main level including a spacious master with triple tray ceiling and sitting area. Huge bonus room has a full bath. Fenced backyard 3BR/3.5BA $369,900 MLS# 20160607
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PRIVATE SETTING ON OVER 29 ACRES-Spacious -Spacious home has hardwood floors in main living areas, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with granite and center island, main level master suite with a jetted tub and walk in shower. Upstairs is a bonus room and 2 bedrooms with a shared full bath. A detached 2 car garage has a large unfinished bonus area. The property has wooded and open areas and a large fenced in pasture with a pole barn. 3BR/2.5BA $329,900 MLS#20159553
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
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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 MLS# 20159698
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
ELEGANT CUSTOM BUILT HOME sits on deep water with over 110 feet of frontage and wonderful lake views from many rooms. The main level has a living room with 17’ ceilings, an open kitchen with island and dining area, a formal dining room, wonderful sunroom and master suite. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a loft and bonus room. The basement is ready to be finished to your needs and has a full bath. The covered slip dock has power and water. 4BR/3.5BA $555,900 MLS# 20155661
CUSTOM BUILT, with no detail overlooked, this craftsman inspired home has tremendous curb appeal. The main level features an open living room, dining room, family room with vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and a gorgeous kitchen. Main level master, with 3 bedrooms and a huge bonus with full bath upstairs. Rear patio has brick fireplace and walled garden. 4BR/3FB/2HB $499,900 MLS# 20160475
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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
LAKE HARTWELL WATERFRONT HOME, only minutes to shopping. A rare find, this home has water views from front and rear of home. A very open plan has a living room with fireplace, dining area with lake views, a stunning updated kitchen and three bedrooms on the main level, with a bedroom and family room on lower level. The huge screened porch and deck overlook a covered dock 4BR/3BA $424,900 MLS# 20159962
CHARMING HOME with a level lot, great 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
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET for this quality custom home. Mature gardens surround you and the floorplan is highlighted by a large formal living room with windows covering three sides, a family room with oversized brick fireplace and exposed timber ceiling and a large dining room. There is one bedroom on the main level, with three additional bedrooms upstairs and all have attached baths. 4BR/4BA $349,900 MLS# 20158804
WELL-KEPT CABIN IN THE WOODS on 24+ private acres in the Hanna school district is a great retreat or full time home. A split plan has a spacious family room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and a corner stone fireplace. Woodland views can be enjoyed from the full length front porch or from the partially covered rear deck. Convenient to Anderson or Greenville. 2BR/2BA $329,900 MLS# 20160239
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 $229,900 MLS# 20158128
IMMACULATE SINGLE LEVEL HOME in Hanna school district has a split plan and a spacious bonus room. Freshly painted, with hardwood floors throughout, it features a well-appointed open kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, dining room and master suite with tray ceiling, walk in shower and garden tub. A short walk brings you to the community pool 3BR/2BA $184,900 MLS# 20159190
NEW CONSTRUCTION! Great one level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with over 1800 square feet of well designed living space. An open plan has hardwood floors, a split bedroom design, crown molding, vaulted ceilings in living room and trey ceiling in the master bedroom. Easy care vinyl siding means maintenance is a breeze and the home is well sited on a large lot of over 1/2 acre. Don’t miss this home in the TL Hanna school district. 3BR/2BA $156,700 MLS#20158628
WELL- KEPT BRICK HOME has an attached guest/in-law suite and a nice setting with large shade trees. 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 wood parquet flooring and a second fireplace. 4BR/3BA $155,900 MLS# 20158089
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FRESHLY PAINTED, and move in ready, this single level home has a split plan with an open living/dining/kitchen as the heart of the home. Nice features include easy care ceramic tile and wood laminate flooring, a security system, keyless entry, landscaped yard with irrigation, private patio and a fenced back yard. Great location, close to shopping, medical facilities and the YMCA. 3BR/2BA $142,900 MLS# 20158818
CLASSIC BRICK RANCH has a super location and has been well maintained. This home has a spacious living/dining room with a hardwood floor and a cozy den with a gas log fireplace. All three bedrooms have hardwood floors and the master suite has a walk in closet and an updated bath with a tile shower and glass doors. A screened porch and a storage building are nice features. 3BR/2BA $139,900 MLS# 20160010
HANNA SCHOOL DISTRICT HOME has a convenient location and a main level master suite. A great floor plan has a spacious living room with fireplace and a well equipped kitchen with a full appliance package. A nice sunroom is a great spot to relax and a shady covered patio and fenced yard are nice extras. 3BR/2BA $134,900 MLS# 20159069
STYLISH ALL BRICK HOME in the Concord/Hanna district has a fresh young look and is in immaculate condition. The floor plan has an open kitchen/dining area, hardwood floors and a master suite with tiled shower. Tilt out vinyl windows bring in lots of light and a private backyard has lots of play space. Two storage buildings are handy for storing yard tools. 3BR/2BA $122,900 MLS# 20159369
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 $129,900 MLS# 20156166
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 sun porch with views of the fenced backyard and fruit trees. 3BR/1.5BA $120,000 MLS# 20159343
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME
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 $101,900 MLS# 20157787
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HARD TO FIND ground level end unit condo is move in ready! This well-kept home has a bright and open kitchen, a spacious living/ dining room and two nicely sized bedrooms. There is plenty of storage space and a covered patio for relaxing. Maintenance free living means you can enjoy the community pool and upscale clubhouse. 2BR/2BA $84,900 MLS# 20159698
on this lovely wooded lot overlooking a pond and the golf course. One of the largest lots in Cobs Glen, it is ideally situated to the left of the #12 green/fairway. Great location in the Hanna school district, golf,tennis and pool available. $29,900 MLS# 20150308
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MARKETWATCH
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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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