
$595,000 $436/sqft
144 Amber Drive
Inman, SC 29349
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,364 sqft · 1993 · 13 d ago
Amber Shores is one of Lake Bowen's smaller shoreline pockets, where roughly one-acre homesites and private docks shape the neighborhood more than formal amenity packages.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Amber Shores, Inman
Amber Shores is one of Lake Bowen's smaller shoreline pockets, where roughly one-acre homesites and private docks shape the neighborhood more than formal amenity packages. Closed sales stretch from the mid-1980s through 2000, and the neighborhood's appeal stays consistent: direct water access, broad lake views, and outdoor spaces built to face the shoreline.
Homes in Amber Shores sit on lots averaging just over an acre, with recorded homesites ranging from about 0.67 to 1.95 acres. The housing stock is primarily detached single-family construction built between 1984 and 2000, and the street shows a mix of traditional lake houses, cottages, and one chalet-style sale. Lake Bowen is the defining feature. Listing language repeatedly highlights private docks, deep-water frontage, cove settings, boat lifts, and occasional private ramps, while sunrooms, decks, patios, and porches are common ways homes turn toward the water. Prices in the MLS history run from a $49,000 lot sale to a $579,900 top sale, with community-level pricing centered in the mid-$400,000s.
This is a neighborhood where the amenity package is largely tied to the homes themselves. Docks appear throughout the sales history, and several properties advertise covered boat storage, boat lifts, golf-cart paths to the shoreline, or walkways down to the water. Outdoor living is a recurring theme, with frequent mentions of expansive decking, screened porches, lakefront patios, firepits, and landscaped yards oriented to coves or open-water views. Inside, the most consistent features are fireplaces, granite countertops, sunrooms, updated kitchens and baths, and flexible lower levels that show up as recreation rooms, guest quarters, workshops, or extra storage.
Amber Shores carries a distinctly lake-centered setting in northwestern Spartanburg County, with quick access to Highway 9 and I-26. The subdivision sits roughly 14 miles from downtown Spartanburg, about 17 miles from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, and around 25 miles from downtown Greenville, which helps explain why convenience is mentioned alongside the waterfront setting. Oakland Elementary, Boiling Springs Middle, and Boiling Springs High are the most common school assignments tied to the community.
Amber Shores stands out on Lake Bowen for larger lots, mature trees, and shoreline-oriented homes that trade clubhouse living for private water access and room to spread out. The overall feel is established and residential, shaped more by docks, decks, and lake views than by uniform architecture or high turnover.
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Oct 31 2023 | $580,000 | 55 | 2,184 sq ft | 100.0% | $266 |
| | Oct 31 2023 | $580,000 | 56 | 2,184 sq ft | 100.0% | $266 |
| | Aug 10 2021 | $40,000 | 55 | — | 81.6% | — |
| | Jun 2 2021 | $465,300 | 48 | 2,367 sq ft | 101.4% | $197 |
| | Sep 17 2020 | $465,000 | 93 | 2,687 sq ft | 97.9% | $173 |
| | Aug 14 2020 | $280,000 | 56 | 1,337 sq ft | 94.9% | $209 |
| | Jun 12 2020 | $277,500 | 189 | 1,871 sq ft | 99.5% | $148 |
| | Jun 12 2020 | $165,000 | 83 | 1,883 sq ft | 97.1% | $88 |
| | Apr 12 2019 | $225,000 | 24 | 1,776 sq ft | 84.6% | $127 |
| | Jul 21 2017 | $205,000 | 170 | 1,878 sq ft | 91.1% | $109 |
| | Jul 11 2017 | $445,000 | 31 | 2,599 sq ft | 99.2% | $171 |
| | Mar 2 2017 | $325,000 | 65 | 1,240 sq ft | 93.1% | $262 |
| | Sep 29 2016 | $380,000 | 129 | 2,820 sq ft | 95.0% | $135 |
| | Sep 15 2016 | $126,550 | 24 | 1,326 sq ft | 105.5% | $95 |
| | Jun 10 2016 | $384,000 | 137 | 2,687 sq ft | 98.6% | $143 |
| | May 11 2015 | $286,000 | 37 | 2,184 sq ft | 100.4% | $131 |
| | Dec 31 2014 | $415,000 | 106 | 3,880 sq ft | 93.3% | $107 |
| | Dec 31 2014 | $415,000 | 76 | 3,800 sq ft | 93.3% | $109 |
| | Aug 29 2014 | $350,000 | 150 | 2,687 sq ft | 90.9% | $130 |
| | Sep 27 2013 | $480,000 | 207 | 2,952 sq ft | 97.0% | $163 |
| | Jun 7 2006 | $310,000 | 69 | 1,271 sq ft | 94.7% | $244 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Amber Shores, Inman
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