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Rich cultural history meets central Greenville living
The population and businesses present in Greenville’s Nicholtown neighborhood may have seen major changes in the 21st century, but this community’s evolution comes with a strong connection to its cultural heritage as the city’s oldest Black neighborhood. The neighborhood’s origins go back to a small group of African American families living in the area in the 1870s, with stone pavers in the neighborhood’s community garden honoring their legacy today. Nicholtown’s early residents would help it move forward from its initial days as a subdivided estate into one of Greenville’s most prominent Black communities. The area would go through periods of economic growth and downturn over the following decades. In the 2000s, developers turned toward Nicholtown for its central location near the bustling Downtown Greenville. Today, prestigious schools and eclectic dining options point to the community’s broadened appeal, while community centers and institutions such as the Nicholtown Missionary Baptist Church continue to serve the community that brought Nicholtown to life.
The Nicholtown neighborhood is located in Greenville, South Carolina.
The Grateful Brew in Nicholtown has a beautifully decorated interior.
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Pleasantburg Drive shopping and dining options
Publix and The Fresh Market stores along Pleasantburg Drive serve as reliable hubs for everyday goods. Locals can also find a mix of specialized retailers close by, including Trek Bicycles, Mainstream Boutique and Borderlands Comics and Games. Residents can enjoy Jamaican food favorites at Irie Caribbean Cuisine, including jerk chicken, curry goat, oxtail and patties. India Palace offers an extensive collection of traditional and vegan/vegetarian-friendly dishes, while Warehouse at Midtown offers seafood, beer and burger menus in a casual food hall setting.
The Trek Bike store is conveniently located for residents living in Nicholtown.
The Borderlands Comic Book store is a fan favorite in Nicholtown.
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Nurturing gifted students at Nicholtown area schools
Students in Nicholtown can attend schools in the Greenville County Schools system. The Sterling School offers two educational programs: an elementary school for kindergarten to 5th grade students, and a selective education program for gifted and talented students from 3rd to 8th grade. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1 and holds an A grade on Niche. Other schools assigned to the area include Northwood Middle School and Wade Hampton High School, which both hold A grades on Niche. Locals are also less than 2 miles away from Greenville Technical College’s main campus and the University Center of Greenville, which hosts classes from nine South Carolina universities in one building.
The University Center of Greenville is the premier spot for students in Nicholtown.
Northwood Middle School serves Nicholtown in Greenville, SC.
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Brewery nights, nightlife in the city and community events
Double Stamp Brewery provides a venerable collection of locally made beers in a warehouse-inspired setting. The brewery brings food trucks to the area once a week, along with events like music bingo, trivia nights and live bands. Local radio station WMXP-LP 95.5 FM hosts the annual Malcolm X Festival in Cleveland Park each May, a community gathering hosting live music and spoken word performances, keynotes and local vendors. Nicholtown residents can also catch movies at Camelot Cinemas, the neighborhood’s theater on Pleasantburg Drive.
The Double Stamp Brewery is a favorite hangout spot in Nicholtown.
The Camelot Movie theater attracts fans of all ages in Nicholtown.
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20th and 21st century homes in a variety of styles
Nicholtown’s storied history has resulted in a mixed architectural identity for the neighborhood. Buyers can find modern farmhouses, genuine Craftsman bungalows, mid-century ranchers and subdivision-styled new traditional homes in the area. Many of the neighborhood’s homes date back to the mid-20th century, though contemporary homes from the 1990s to today aren’t hard to find. Move-in ready home values start near the $240,000 mark and top out near the $550,000s, with a select few properties reaching $800,000 or more. About 60% of locals in the area rent their homes.
The Nicholtown neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
Brick ranch homes are very common in Nicholtown.
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Walking trails, community centers and neighborhood parks
Close to the neighborhood’s north side, Cleveland Park offers one of central Greenville’s largest recreational spaces. While there, locals can enjoy the fitness trails running along Richland Creek, meet the wildlife at the Greenville Zoo or enjoy volleyball and tennis games. Green Forest Park is tucked in between homes in the neighborhood’s center and connects to the city’s winding Swamp Rabbit Trail. Locals can find a playground at Skyland Park, another pocket park on the neighborhood’s east side. The Phillis Wheatley Community Center offers sports programs for kids and adults, a library with a focus on African American literature, music and art and community outreach programs for locals of all ages. The Nicholtown Community Center on Rebecca Street also offers support and education programs for residents, with plans underway for $4.3 million in renovations.
Locals enjoy going to Cleveland Park and playing some tennis.
The Nicholtown Community Center is centrally located in the neighborhood.
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Easy access to Downtown Greenville and beyond
Nicholtown connects to the greater Greenville area through US-276/Laurens Road on its north side and SC-291/Pleasantburg Drive to the east. Locals traveling or commuting into Downtown Greenville can expect a 2-mile trip. Greenlink bus stops are available along Pleasantburg Drive, Laurens Road and major neighborhood streets like Rebecca Street and Nicholtown Road. Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital is 4 miles southwest of Nicholtown for medical emergencies. Flights take off from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, 12 miles northeast of the neighborhood.
Nicholtown residents have access to public transportation.
Laurens Rd is one of the major freeways going through Nicholtown.
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Important information to know
The Nicholtown area’s central location and an influx of recent developments have brought market values in the neighborhood up over time. Longtime residents have voiced their concerns to Greenville’s city government about the neighborhood’s growth coming at the expense of lower-income households’ ability to stay in their own homes. Several of the neighborhood’s economically priced homes and apartment developments have been subsidized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds. Some homes in Nicholtown may fall within floodplain boundaries connecting to the Reedy River, and buyers are advised to verify a property’s elevation and risk factors before purchasing a home.
Many visitors and residents of the Nicholtown neighborhood enjoy easy access to the river.
Many residents in the Nicholtown neighborhood reside in several apartment buildings.
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Parks in this Area
Cleveland Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Rock Quarry Garden Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Green Forest Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Skyland Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Railroad Mini Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Cleveland Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Greenville Spartanburg International
23 min drive
Bus
S.H.A.R.E (Frederick St)
Bus
Sumlar Dr & Rebecca St
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Cleveirvine Ave & Woodland Way
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Clark St & Mccullough Dr (Ob)
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Haviland & Anchorage Dr (Ob)
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E Washington St & Ebaugh Ave
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Frederick St & Edgeworth St
Nicholtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nicholtown, Greenville sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Nicholtown, Greenville over the last 12 months is $405,750, up 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,681
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,633
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,292
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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