Located about a mile west of Downtown Florence and a mile east of the commercial-centric areas of West Florence, Green Acres stands out for its location and more-affordable prices. As the neighborhood's northern boundary, Palmetto Street allows residents to easily commute for work or retail. Florence continues to grow, with the expansion of new industry and development, but maintains a small-town comradery. "You learn to speak to your neighbors more because it is someone you see more than once in your life," says Crystal White Stroud, a Realtor with My Real Estate Group, who was born and raised in Florence and has around 20 years of experience.
Florence downtown also offers good eating and is only a few minutes from Green Acres.
Many homes are surrounded by tall trees in the Green Acres area.
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Modest ranch-style homes
Green Acres contain lots of modest, ranch-style homes. Rows of towering trees form a backdrop to the houses and line the grassy median separating the roads. Driveways and a garage or carport are common throughout, with roadways offering little space for street parking. House prices typically range from around $180,000 to $240,000. The average home value is about $241,000, which is mostly on par with the Florence Metro area average of $252,000. "There are mostly older homes, but with so many people doing renovations, they are becoming better for resale," Stroud says. "You get a lot of bang for your buck."
Brick ranch style homes are very common in the Green Acres neighborhood.
Many estates sit on large tracts of land in Green Acres.
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Recreating an old neighborhood at Red Bone Alley
The neighborhood is about 1 mile from West Florence's commercial corridor, featuring several restaurants, chains and shops. F. E. Pop's at 5 Points is a coffee shop offering morning drinks and food, including lattes and bagels. The café receives praise for its atmosphere, offering outdoor seating and a fireplace next to the window. Lizard's Thicket Restaurant is a family-owned local chain known for Southern comfort favorites, with patrons giving high marks to the chicken-fried steak and mashed potatoes. A few blocks west is Red Bone Alley, an American eatery decorated like an old Charleston neighborhood, complete with street lamps, classic architecture and a brick road. Visitors review the food favorably, especially the shrimp and grits.
West Florence also offers several national chains and major retailers, like Ross and Target. Rivals A Store Divided is a local shop selling apparel for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers, two major universities that many residents support. Harris Teeter and Food Lion are nearby for groceries.
Hungry residents in Green Acres can go to Red Bone Alley for lunch.
Food Lion is a great one-stop shop near Green Acres.
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Pickleball and tennis at Timrod Park
The nearest park to Green Acres is Maple Park, an outdoor space with baseball fields, a colorful playground and picnic tables. A few blocks away is Timrod Park, one of Florence's largest and most well-known outdoor spaces. Timrod Park has several tennis and pickleball courts fenced in between towering trees and a row of homes. The park includes trails throughout and open green space next to a playground. Golfers appreciate the Florence Country Club, offering 18 holes with various tournaments, group days, and several amenities.
There are a few small skate parks sprinkles around the Green Acres neighborhood.
Children enjoy playing at the swings at Timrod Park in Green Acres.
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Focus on STEM courses at West Florence High
Students in Green Acres may start their education at Royall Elementary School, which was voted the Best of the Pee Dee: Best Public School by SCNow Morning in the last two years. Moore Middle School and West Florence High School are known for their STEM courses, with West Florence offering an accelerated, project-based magnet program. All three institutions receive a B-plus grade from Niche. Maranatha Christian School gets a C-plus from Niche and offers a private, Baptist school option.
About 1 mile from Downtown Florence
Green Acres is about 1 mile from Downtown Florence. The neighborhood is walkable. However, given how spread out Florence is, most people use a car to get around. McLeod Regional Medical Center is the nearest medical center and one of the largest employers in the city, also located downtown. Travel 4 miles west on Palmetto Street to reach Florence Regional Airport.
The McLeod Regional Medical Center is one of the largest hospitals near Green Acres.
The West Palmetto Street is a major roadway that cuts through Green Acres.
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Award-winning block party
Downtown Florence hosts several events and festivities throughout the year. Florence After 5 is an award-winning block party held on the final Friday of each month between May and September. The event includes a live band and several food and drink vendors. It was awarded "Best Local Attraction" and "Best Outdoor Event" by SCNow. The colder months are no exception. "A lot of downtown restaurants take their patio areas and bring out furnaces in the winter and do smores and things like that," Stroud says.
Clemson and Gamecock merchandise can be purchased throughout the Green Acres neighborhood.
Locals living in Green Acres can enjoy a plethora of dining options.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
364
Median Age
37
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,208
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,860
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
42.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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