Why Live in Pelion
Pelion, located about 22 miles from downtown Columbia, is a small, tight-knit town known for its Annual Pelion Peanut Party, where local farmers share their secret recipes for boiling peanuts. The town's population of around 600 people fosters a close community atmosphere. Housing in Pelion includes a mix of mobile homes and mid-century ranch-style homes, with new developments featuring two-story American traditional homes in master-planned communities. The average listing price is approximately $300,000. Students attend schools in the highly rated Lexington County School District One. Pelion offers several recreational features, including the Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve with its unique sandstone formations and trails, and the Pelion Playing Station and Rail Trail, a paved walking path along the old railroad line. Families can also enjoy the Pelion Sports Complex and Cooper’s Park, which provide various sports fields and playgrounds. Shopping options are limited to local stores like Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Shumpert’s IGA, with additional dining options including Paparoni’s Grill, Sweet Magnolia’s Deli, and New Dragon. For more extensive shopping and dining, residents travel to nearby Edmund or Columbia. Pelion is accessible via US Highway 178 and South Carolina Highway 302, with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport 16 miles away and Lexington Medical Center 20 miles away. The town has no public transit, so residents rely on cars for transportation.
Home Trends in Pelion, SC
On average, homes in Pelion, SC sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pelion, SC over the last 12 months is $237,450, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$237,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,890
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$242,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%