Land for Sale in Aiken, South Carolina

This 42.45-acre property in Aiken County, South Carolina represents a rare opportunity to secure generational land combining substantial acreage, paved access, and proximity to both Aiken and Augusta in one of the region's most desirable settings.

Flexible private financing options are on the table!

The property features paved road frontage on Rookbranch Court with potential secondary access via Storm Branch Road, providing excellent connectivity while maintaining the privacy that larger acreage affords. Located within Johnson Lake Estates Section 4, the parcel offers mostly wooded terrain with variable topography--extensive upland acreage ideal for homesite placement complemented by lowland areas suitable for recreation or creative development approaches. Survey complete as of Jan 2026, showing 42.45 amazing acres!

Rural Development (RUD) zoning permits single-family stick-built homes with the flexibility to subdivide for two separate homesites, creating genuine homestead or multi-generational living opportunities. Uniquely, Tracts 60-64 in this subdivision are not restricted solely to residential structures provided no industrial use occurs, offering additional planning options. CC&Rs require 1,600 square foot minimum for single-story homes or 1,200 square feet for the first floor of two-story construction, ensuring quality standards while allowing architectural flexibility. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and RVs as residences are not permitted. Short-term rentals are allowed under current guidelines. Timber could be an option as well, but no cruise has been conducted.

Electric service is available through Aiken Electric Cooperative with buyer verification needed for connection. Well drilling and septic installation are required, with DHEC permitting and soil testing standard for the area. Building setbacks require 30-50 feet from paved roadways and 10 feet sides and rear. A very small Zone AE floodzone affects approximately 0.42 acres in the northernmost tip--roughly 1% of the total property.

The Johnson Lake Estates HOA assesses $150 annually with minimal oversight, while property taxes run approximately $152 annually with agricultural exemption currently applied requiring reapplication by new owners. The property carries no situs address and no existing structures, offering a pristine canvas for thoughtful development.

Large contiguous tracts exceeding 40 acres have become increasingly scarce in the Aiken area as development patterns have steadily reduced availability. This property's combination of size, established access, and location within a lightly regulated subdivision creates exceptional value for discerning buyers seeking space without isolation.

Positioned approximately 20 minutes from downtown Aiken's historic charm, cultural institutions, shops, dining, and medical services, and 30 minutes from Augusta, Georgia's expanded healthcare facilities, museums, riverfront attractions, and major events, the location delivers the ideal balance between privacy and proximity. South Carolina's favorable tax climate, mild winters, and flexible rural living opportunities continue attracting families and individuals seeking quality of life in growing regional hubs.

This is land where families establish lasting roots--where morning quiet gives way to afternoons outdoors, where children explore freely, and where generations gather. Properties of this caliber combining acreage, access, and location simply do not become available often in this market.

Contact us today to learn about private financing options at 20-25% down and schedule a personal tour of this exceptional Aiken County estate property where your family's next chapter begins.