Gold Hill
Carolina subdivisions and ranch styles
Gold Hill is centered around Gold Hill Road, with various residential subdivisions and standalone lots branching to the north and south. Small ponds dot the neighborhood, offering waterside views and even swimming access for a few residences. “Most of the area is middle-class homes from about $300,000 to $600,000, with a few higher price points in a few areas,” says Realtor Robert MacLeod of Boston MacLeod Realty, who frequently sells in Charlotte’s southwestern reaches. Single-family homes fitting his description include mid-20th-century ranch-style abodes, 2000s Colonials and more recently built Craftsman ramblers. Smaller, less expensive homes include townhouses starting in the mid-$200,000s, which might buy a two-story, two-bedroom build. Meanwhile, the “higher price points” MacLeod mentioned can approach $1.5 million. For that much, homebuyers could get a seven-bedroom Millennial Mansion with over 7,000 square feet, including a sprawling finished basement.
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Fort Mill School District
The acclaimed Fort Mill School District serves public school students in Gold Hill. Pleasant Knoll Elementary School and Pleasant Knoll Middle School operate side-by-side in the neighborhood’s southern section. Some families in the Whitley Mills subdivision are about a 15-minute walk from campus, thanks to a crosswalk beneath a stoplight on Pleasant Road. Nation Ford High School is about 2 miles east of Gold Hill, a National Blue Ribbon School welcoming over 1,700 Falcons. Nation Ford fields several high-achieving sports teams (its boys’ lacrosse squad won the state title in 2023) and offers intriguing extracurriculars, from a nationally competing academic quiz team to a cappella and yoga clubs. It has an A from Niche, as does Pleasant Knoll Elementary, while Pleasant Knoll Middle has an A-plus.
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Access to Interstate 77
"Gold Hill Road is a heavily traveled area,” MacLeod says. “It heads east to Interstate 77, and it could also take you into Fort Mill and Tega Cay.” Not only can residents easily explore charming nearby communities in York County, but they can also reach central downtown Charlotte within 20 minutes without heavy traffic.Captain Steve's and local shopping
A modest commercial area operates along Gold Hill Road, within a 10-minute drive of virtually all residents. Here, locals can grab groceries at Publix or visit household-name eateries like Hardee’s, Marco’s Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts. Locally owned restaurants nearby include the nautical-themed Captain Steve’s, which has operated on Highway 21 since 1996. Seafood entrees like the popular fried flounder come in large portions here, served alongside onion rings, hush puppies with honey butter and other indulgent sides. About 2 miles north on Highway 21, The Flipside Café serves all three meals plus weekend brunch, specializing in Southern staples like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
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Carowinds Amusement Park
Gold Hill’s primary claim to fame is as the partial home to Carowinds, a 50-year-old big-ticket amusement park. (The park’s other half operates across the North Carolina border, immediately northwest of the neighborhood.) Carowinds offers themed fun for all ages, between its Peanuts-themed pavilion, record-breaking rollercoasters and SCarowinds, an annual Halloween extravaganza. Its newest steel coaster, Fury 325, rattles thrill-seekers with its 325-foot climb and speeds topping 90 miles per hour. Of course, the noise, crowds and adrenaline of Carowinds aren’t for everyone. More nature-oriented residents can visit Anne Springs Close Greenway immediately east of the neighborhood. This 2,100-acre nature preserve features 36 miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails. Its most popular path loops Lake Haigler, which welcomes visitors to launch a kayak or cast a fishing line.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tony Karak
Tony Karak
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Paracle
(980) 809-4706
383 Total Sales
3 in Gold Hill
$195K - $750K Price Range
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Jessica Rodriguez
Jessica Rodriguez
COMPASS
(704) 741-3698
72 Total Sales
1 in Gold Hill
$280,000 Price
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David Anderson
David Anderson
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
(774) 275-6143
95 Total Sales
1 in Gold Hill
$601,500 Price
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Shelly Phillips
Shelly Phillips
Highgarden Real Estate
(731) 506-1296
39 Total Sales
2 in Gold Hill
$249K - $267K Price Range
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Lloyd Hartman-Trimble
Lloyd Hartman-Trimble
Carolina Homes Connection, LLC
(980) 308-0054
180 Total Sales
1 in Gold Hill
$615,000 Price
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Arionne Slayton
Arionne Slayton
Coldwell Banker Realty
(980) 326-4877
39 Total Sales
2 in Gold Hill
$485K - $959K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rock Park
Lake Park
- Dog Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
The Pond at Kingsley Park
Shady Grove Park
Allison Park
Anne Springs Close Greenway
- Fishing
- Events
- Hiking
Springmaid Park
McDowell Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gold Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gold Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gold Hill, Fort Mill sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Gold Hill, Fort Mill over the last 12 months is $401,725, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,490
Median Sale Price
$401,725
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,862
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$395,018
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$368,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,721
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,987
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,625
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,336
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,305 - $2,750 per month
- The Apartments at Brayden
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 628+ Sq Ft
- 1027 Aubrey Ln
- Fort Mill, SC
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$1,355 - $2,790 per month
- Legacy Fort Mill Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 707+ Sq Ft
- 700 Gates Mills Dr
- Fort Mill, SC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,903
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,350
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,592
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
55.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.1%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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