$150,910Average Value$111Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Budget-friendly homes just outside of Florence city limits
Glendale Acres is an established residential neighborhood 4 miles east of Downtown Florence. Homes in the neighborhood are more budget-friendly, with average home values nearly $100,000 lower than the Florence Metro. Areas in Florence with more affordable housing are more desired as industry and expansion come to town. "We have a lot of people looking to move to Florence and a lot of new residential developments, which is needed because the companies that are coming here and growing need more workers," says Stephanie Grosick, the Vice President of Business Development for Florence County Economic Development Partnership. The CAP Index crime score for Glendale Acres is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Ranch-style houses and fenced yards
Homes in Glendale Acres are usually ranch-style and shotgun homes built in the mid-1900s. Prices typically range from $115,000 for an investment house on a quarter of an acre to about $235,000 for a three-bedroom rancher with a carport and a garage. Thick rows of trees surround the neighborhood and dot the streets throughout. Narrow roads wind through the area with limited room for passing traffic and street parking. Many homes include a fenced yard or a line of small trees and bushes separating properties.
Many Glendale Acres homes have fenced yards or a line of trees and bushes separating properties.
A few select houses in Glendale Acres include an attached garage.
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Highly praised onion rings at Sunrise Drive-in
Nearby Palmetto Street is home to various restaurants and retail. Sunrise Drive-In is a classic local diner with finished wood walls and tables, serving American food favorites. Patrons praise the onion rings, with many calling them the best in the area. Taqueria Jennifer offers Mexican fare, receiving high marks from customers for the tacos. The neighborhood is less than a mile from the Florence Flea Market, the oldest and largest flea market in Florence, also known as Pee Dee's biggest weekly yard sale. The Pee Dee State Farmers Market is also one of the largest in the area and includes drive-thru shopping. "You don't even have to get out of your car," says Heather Keffer, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Visit Florence. There is also a Food Lion across Palmetto Street.
Lunchtime at Taqueria Jennifer is usually packed with Glendale Acres locals.
The Pee Dee State Farmers Market near Glendale Acres is one of the largest in the area.
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Top marks for Glendale Acres schools
Glendale Acres students start school at Theodore Lester Elementary School, a C-graded school by Niche just across Palmetto Street. Theodore Lester Elementary was named the 2022 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Beacon School, recognizing it for its academic excellence. Williams Middle School receives a B from Niche and is named after award-winning Dr. Willie Lee Williams, who practiced medicine in the area for over 50 years. Wilson High School earns a B-plus and was the first public school in Florence, opening in 1866. Wilson High has a well-known International Baccalaureate Program (IB), which is one of the most comprehensive and challenging college preparatory programs in the world.
Kayaking and paddle boarding on the Great Pee Dee River
While Glendale Acres has no parks in the neighborhood, Florence is a community known for its outdoor activities. Spaulding Heights Community Park includes a playground, basketball courts and picnic tables with a grill. The open green space sits next to the lake and several oak trees. About 6 miles away is Timrod Park, one of Florence's most popular public parks. The 18-acre space features over a dozen tennis and pickleball courts, an amphitheater and a playground. The Great Pee Dee River is about 10 miles east, where outdoor enthusiasts go kayaking and paddle boarding.
Close to Glendale Acres, Timrod Park has playgrounds, sports courts and scenes of nature.
Spaulding Heights Community Park has a basketball court for residents to practice their skills.
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Palmetto Street leads to Downtown Florence
Glendale Acres is right off Highway 76, also known as Palmetto Street, and North Williston Road. Palmetto Street leads into Downtown Florence, about 4 miles away. McLeod Regional Medical Center is the nearest hospital and one of the largest employers in the area, also downtown. The Florence Regional Airport is about 2 miles away. Residents may hear the sounds of planes taking off and landing in the distance.
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Parks in this Area
Timrod Park
Spaulding Heights Community Park
Freedom Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glendale Acres
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glendale Acres, Florence sell after 157 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Glendale Acres, Florence over the last 12 months is $161,642, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home to this delightful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence, perfectly situated for those seeking both comfort and tranquility. With 1,328 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, this home offers the ideal blend of style and functionality. The bedrooms provide plenty of natural light and perfect for family living or guest accommodations. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors
This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience! Featuring a cozy yet spacious layout, this home offers bright living spaces, a functional kitchen with ample storage, and generously sized bedrooms for ultimate relaxation.Step outside to enjoy the large backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply unwinding after a long day. Nestled in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
682
Median Age
38
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,333
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
42.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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