Lots & Acreage for Sale in the Upstate SC: Search Land and Build Your Dream Home
Open farmland below the Blue Ridge foothills in Six Mile, Pickens County, SC. Photo: Excel23, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Some of the best homes in the Upstate start as a piece of dirt and a good idea. Whether you want a level lot in town, a few acres for a garden and a shop, or a big tract with room for horses and hunting, I'd love to help you find the right land and get a home built on it. We've been helping buyers and sellers around Seneca and the Upstate since 2011, and land and new construction are a big part of what we do.
Search Land for Sale by Acreage
Pick a county or town below, then choose the size range you're after. Each link opens a live search of land listings on our site, so you'll always see what's on the market right now. Ranges are approximate and can overlap at the boundaries, so a listing of exactly 5 acres may show up in two ranges.
Land and Lots by County
Oconee County Land for Sale
Covers Seneca, Walhalla, Westminster, Salem and West Union, plus much of Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee.
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Pickens County Land for Sale
Covers Pickens, Easley, Clemson, Central, Six Mile and Sunset, up toward Table Rock.
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Anderson County Land for Sale
Covers Anderson, Pendleton, Williamston and the Lake Hartwell shoreline.
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Greenville County Land for Sale
Covers the city of Greenville, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest and the surrounding countryside.
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Land and Lots by City
Anderson, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Central, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Clemson, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Easley, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Greenville, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Pendleton, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Pickens, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Salem, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Seneca, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Six Mile, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Sunset, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Walhalla, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
West Union, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Westminster, SC
Lots up to 1 acre | 1–5 acres | 5–25 acres | 25–50 acres | 50+ acres
Why Work With JW Martin Real Estate on Land
Buying land isn't like buying a house. The listing photos don't tell you whether the ground will perk, where the property lines really are, or whether you can get power and water to your homesite without spending a fortune. Our team knows the Upstate's back roads, lake communities and growing towns, and we know the questions to ask before you're committed.
Due diligence that matters for land: surveys and boundaries, road access and easements, zoning and restrictions, utilities, flood zones and septic suitability.
Local knowledge: we work Oconee, Pickens, Anderson and Greenville counties every day, from lake lots on Keowee and Hartwell to rural acreage in the foothills.
A plan from land to keys: we help you think about the house you want to build before you buy the lot, so the land fits the plan.
Building Your Dream Home in the Upstate
Once you've found the right land, the next big decision is who will build on it. We can connect you with several trustworthy builders here in the Upstate, so you can compare styles, budgets and timelines and choose the one that fits you best. We'll stay in your corner from the land purchase through the build, and we can help you look at new construction communities too if you'd rather buy a home that's already underway.
Our motto is simple: "Be the kind of Realtor you'd want your Mother to have." When it comes to land, that means slowing down, checking the details and making sure the dream home you're picturing can actually be built where you want it.
Things to Check Before You Buy Land in South Carolina
Septic and well: if a lot won't be on public sewer, it needs a septic permit. In South Carolina, onsite wastewater (septic) permits are handled by the SC Department of Environmental Services.
Survey and boundaries: make sure you know exactly what you're buying and where the corners are.
Access: confirm road frontage or a recorded easement to the property.
Zoning and restrictions: check county zoning and any recorded covenants that limit home size, outbuildings, mobile homes or animals.
Utilities: find out how far power, water and internet are from your homesite.
Flood zones and terrain: slope, creeks and floodplain can all affect where and how you build.
Land and Lots FAQ
How do I search for land by acreage in the Upstate?
Use the links on this page. Choose a county or city, then pick a size range: lots up to 1 acre, 1 to 5 acres, 5 to 25 acres, 25 to 50 acres or 50+ acres. Each link opens a live search of current land listings.
Do I need a septic permit to build on land in South Carolina?
If the property won't connect to public sewer, you'll need an onsite wastewater (septic) permit. In South Carolina those are handled by the SC Department of Environmental Services, and it's smart to confirm a lot's septic suitability before you close.
Can JW Martin Real Estate recommend a home builder?
Yes. We can connect you with several trustworthy builders in the Upstate so you can compare options and pick the one that fits your plans and budget.
Which Upstate counties do you cover for land?
We help buyers with land and lots across Oconee, Pickens, Anderson and Greenville counties.
Let's Find Your Land
Ready to look at land, or want to talk through a build before you buy? Reach out to us here or call our Seneca office at 864-722-5558. If you already own land you're thinking about selling, start with a free home valuation. Looking at the lake? See our guide to the top 25 neighborhoods on Lake Keowee.
Photos: farmland in Six Mile, Pickens County, SC, by Excel23, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
