The Opportunity
When a multigenerational ownership group engaged KDS Caine to represent Anderson Farm & Reservoir, the assignment was unlike anything else in the Upstate market.
Held within the same families for more than 250 years, this 1,250-acre legacy property featured a rare combination of scale, natural beauty, and development potential — including a 150-acre private reservoir, extensive road frontage, mature hardwood forests, rolling terrain, and unzoned flexibility in Anderson County.
Located just half a mile from I-85 at Highway 81 — and within easy reach of Greenville, Charlotte, and Atlanta — the property represented one of the largest and most strategic land offerings in recent regional history.
The owners’ goal was clear: identify a best-in-class development partner who would approach the land with thoughtful stewardship and create something meaningful for the Anderson community.
Anderson Farm & Reservoir
1,250 Acres | Anderson County, SC
Our Approach
KDS Caine President Mark Ratchford, MAI, and Senior Partner Mark Masaschi, CCIM, led the assignment, bringing decades of valuation, brokerage, and development experience to the process.
Rather than positioning the property as a conventional land listing, the team framed Anderson Farm as a once-in-a-generation legacy opportunity — one requiring national exposure, disciplined marketing, and careful buyer vetting.
“We marketed the property nationwide and received offers from leading developers across the country. The offers were highly vetted and competitive.”
The process included:
- Comprehensive valuation and strategic positioning.
- Nationwide outreach to institutional and private development groups.
- Detailed infrastructure and utility review.
- Structured offer comparison and buyer vetting.
- Ongoing coordination with the ownership group to preserve long-term goals.
Because of the scale and generational ownership structure, discretion, alignment, and clarity were essential at every stage.
Navigating Responsible Development
Large-scale legacy properties demand more than brokerage expertise. They require diligent stewardship and an understanding of long-term community impact.
KDS Caine evaluated each proposal not only for financial strength, but for vision, execution capability, and alignment with the owners’ desire for responsible development.
Ultimately, the property was successfully sold to a strong local development team led by Dunean Capital — ensuring both financial performance and thoughtful growth for Anderson County.
The Outcome
As leaders of KDS Caine, Mark Ratchford and Mark Masaschi have helped shape some of the Upstate’s most significant commercial real estate projects. The Anderson Farm transaction continues that legacy.
For Ratchford, the impact extends beyond the deal itself.
“What’s most rewarding about commercial real estate is building lasting relationships by connecting people with the right opportunities. At the end of the day, it’s about adding value that strengthens both our clients’ businesses and the Upstate communities we proudly call home.”
The Anderson Farm sale reflects exactly that — strong relationships, thoughtful stewardship, and outcomes designed to create lasting value for both clients and community.
The successful sale of Anderson Farm & Reservoir:
- Transitioned a 250-year legacy property to a qualified development partner.
- Preserved the owners’ desire for responsible, intentional growth.
- Positioned one of the largest remaining tracts in Anderson County for transformative development.
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