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A boom of commercial and civic development
One of the city's fastest developing areas, West Greenville sits just off downtown and has been the recipient of new homes, parks and businesses for almost a decade. It's a trend that has hit a fever pitch recently. With its highly regarded schools, the neighborhood is quickly becoming a prime location for its dual offering of opportunity and tranquility. "The growth can be attributed to the newly built Unity Park and the business investment around it, especially the Commons, which is really what started it all," says Realtor Jansen Young of Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby's Realty, who has sold properties in and around West Greenville over the past several years. "And they're going to continue to add to Unity Park as time goes on, like an observation tower."
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New construction preserves style and charm
Still holding onto its midcentury vernacular roots, West Greenville has a lot of new construction. Every corner of the small residential sprawl contains a new build that, while obviously modern, replicates the design of the neighborhood's older Craftsman-style bungalows. Most homes in the neighborhood are single-story, but a few newer builds ditch the bungalow layout for a more spacious, two-story floor plan. These compete for visibility with the neighborhood's many ornate church steeples and tall pin oaks. There are still a few vacant buildings in the neighborhood, but many are being sold for renovation at around or below $100,000. Move-in ready homes often sell for $150,000 to $350,000, which is below average for Greenville. But some newer, larger properties sell for higher prices, sometimes between $600,000 and $900,000.
Elements of Craftsman designs are everywhere in West Greenville.
West Greenville has two-story homes with attached garages and balconies.
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Astroturf playgrounds with 80 years of history
Unity Park, which opened in 2022, has been an idea since 1939 when Rev. E.B. Holloway requested the City Council desegregate Mayberry Park. Today, desegregation is celebrated with a state-of-the-art communal space for everyone, which contains ever-growing amenities. "West Greenville is walking distance to Unity Park," says Young. "It's a total game-changer for the area. There's a splashpad, an all-astroturf playground, and it connects to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, which is a 22-mile bike path that gets hundreds of thousands of visitors every year." During the summer, Unity Park can get busy. When looking to dodge the crowds, a community garden offers neighborhood residents a quieter place to get outside. A ball diamond at the centrally located West Greenville Community Center is a popular alternative when those at Unity Park are full. On rainy days, the nearby Kroc Center has indoor amenities for workouts and workshops, plus outdoor Har-Tru clay tennis courts.
Unity Park is a project 80 years in the making, finding its roots in desegregation.
The play area in Unity Park is entirely filled with Astroturf.
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Caffeine kicks and happy hours
After exploring Unity Park, a walk over to the Commons is a great way to kill time. The food court contains several places for a quick bite or PickMeUp, such as an espresso from Methodical Coffee. Others head next door to Pangea Brewing for a flight of craft beers. Further south, the Village of West Greenville is a quaint collection of local eateries, coffee shops, breweries and boutiques. Page and Post is a famous gift shop in the area, once a liquor store owned by early professional baseball player "Shoeless Joe" Jackson.
Murals at the Commons celebrate Unity Park's history of desegregation.
The Anchorage is a popular local restaurant in the Village of West Greenville.
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A-rated schools with top rankings statewide
Students in West Greenville attend acclaimed schools that all receive Niche scores of A-minus or higher. Most begin at either A.J. Whittenberg Elementary or the Sterling School, which serves grades K-8. Middle schoolers either continue or begin attending the Sterling School before moving on to Greenville Senior High. Among other things, Niche ranks Greenville Senior High as the 3rd most standout public high school in South Carolina, the 5th most diverse and the 7th best for student athletes.
Most sudents begin at the blue ribbon A.J. Whittenburg Elementary School.
Greenville High is one of the top high schools in South Caroline for diversity and athletics.
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Sidewalks and shoeless alternatives
One thing to consider is that West Greenville does not have a grocery store. The closest one-stop-shop is a Publix located 1 mile east. Owning a car is thus recommended but optional. With small sidewalks and several bus routes, finding alternative forms of transit to the grocery store or nearby St. Francis Hospital is fairly easy. And according to Young, commuting to most jobs isn't much of an ordeal, "even if you work out by Interstate 85. You will have to go through a little bit of downtown, but you could still be at work within 20 minutes."
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St. Anthony in West Greenville has numerous community outreach programs.
Congregations break bread
With its multiple churches, most community events in West Greenville revolve around their congregations, such as Italian Dinner Night at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Things to consider
Crime is an issue in West Greenville. The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index Score of 8, which is well above the national average of 4. Violent crime is particularly high in the neighborhood and gun violence has occurred there before. But things are changing as the neighborhood's development continues. "Up until 10 years ago, at the macro level, what we call West Greenville was unfortunately kind of a lower income, higher crime area," Young says. "You know the neighborhood is on the up and up when at least two restaurants serve avocado toast."
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Parks in this Area
Linky Stone Park
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Jackson Memorial Park
Unity Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Trails
Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Walker Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Greenville Spartanburg International
25 min drive
Bus
Birnie St & Gates St
Bus
Pendleton St & S Textile Ave
Bus
Easley Bridge Rd & Traction St
Bus
Queen St & Kingsview St
Bus
Birnie St & N Leach St
Bus
Pendleton St & Irvine St
Bus
Birnie St Ext & Craven St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Greenville
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Greenville, Greenville sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Greenville, Greenville over the last 12 months is $522,710, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Investor Opportunity! Prime location less than a 1.5 mile walk to MS. Main St downtown. 1.2 mile walk to Falls Park on the Reedy, less than 1 mile from Unity Park in the vibrant village of West Greenville. This property is a versatile gem for seasoned investors: demolish and redevelop for maximum ROI, renovate for high-yield rental, or transform into a profitable flip. Capitalize on the area's
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Discover the essence of modern comfort and convenience in our pet-friendly 2-and 3-bedroom rental townhomes nestled in the vibrant heart of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Maybrook Terraces embrace a lifestyle where every moment is enriched by proximity to Greenville's best dining and recreation. Rejuvenate in the fresh outdoors at Unity Park or meet friends for a delicious meal on Main
Once upon a time, there was a bustling cotton mill. With great, big spaces and willowing windows, its brick-laid masonry and churning looms were home to a blooming industrial era and the lively existence of the textile heyday. Over a century later, weve woven history into luxury.Spun into one-of-a-kind contemporary residencies, our loft-style apartment homes repurpose the fabric of our past,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,142
Median Age
36
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,550
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,916
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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