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A neighborhood with rich history for community
Just outside of downtown, the community of Sterling has a rich history in the Greenville area. Established in 1896, Sterling High School was the first secondary school open to Black children in the Upstate. After a fire, the community turned the building into the Sterling Community Center, which is honored with a plaque in the neighborhood and a statue in downtown Greenville. "It's an up-and-coming area with plenty of new homes being built because of its proximity to downtown," explains Sherman Wilson, a Realtor with North Group Real Estate who's been selling homes for a decade. Sterling's schools have also attracted new residents to the area, as the zoned elementary, middle and high school all earned A-minus or better grades from Niche.
Sterling has a commemorative statue downtown on Main St. celebrating its history.
Sterling is one of the most historically significant areas in Greenville for civil rights.
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Sterling Community Center, memorialized in Greenville history
The Sterling Community Center was officially designated as a city building in 1970 and has become a hub for recreation ever since. The Center initially launched with a sports organization and summer lunch program that fed hundreds of people in the area daily. It has since been designated as a historic site by Greenville County and offers many activity options for residents. Visitors can shoot hoops on the basketball courts, get together to play pickleball or watch over their children at the playground. Just three blocks west of the Community Center is the Sterling Athletic Field, where the community hosts many recreational games for both football and soccer.
Sterling COmmunity Centr also houses outreach programs for adults.
The Sterling Community Center has fun for all ages.
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From smaller bungalows and cottages to larger new builds
In Sterling, residents will find many bungalow and cottage styles from the early 1940s. "Greenville was a mill town for years, so the city built as many small homes as possible in one area to serve the mill that was nearby," Wilson says. These homes sit on smaller lots, with many including renovated interiors and exteriors. Then, beginning in 2000, newer farmhouse-influenced Foursquare homes became popular. 1940s bungalow and cottage styles tend to sell in the low $200,000s while the larger, modern farmhouse styles can range in cost from $400,000 to $950,000 depending on acreage. Whether a home is a new build or dates back several decades, it will likely sit close to the road and showcase a smaller front yard.
Old brick ranches have weathered Sterlings history.
Classic styles adn modern twists coexist in Sterling.
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Navigating Greenville in daily life
While many people in Greenville own cars, some of the main thoroughfares of Sterling feature sidewalks, adding an element of walkability to the area. Downtown Greenville is just over a mile drive from Sterling. "Greenville is unique in that it's navigable by local streets. If you don't want to hit the highway, you don't have to. It's just nice for older folks and commuting in general," says Celeste Purdie, who's lived in nearby Simpsonville for 10 years and is a Realtor with the Greenville Dream Team of Marchant Real Estate. Greenlink, Greenville's public transportation system, has several stops within Sterling and connects all around the city. Greenville-Spartanburg Airport is a 15-mile drive, and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital sits at the northern end of Sterling.
When emergencies arise Bon Secours is there to help Sterling residents.
Bike SHare stations help Greenville and Sterling residnets get around.
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Highly regarded Greenville County School District
Nearby Greenville Senior High School, receiving an A from Niche, features diverse extracurriculars and college prep courses. The school's magnet programs are another attraction—focusing on specific subject matters from law to finance and business; these career-centered themes also extend to the schools' clubs and extracurricular activities, like the mock trial team and the investment club. Greenville Senior High is known for its rivalry with J.L. Mann High School. Each year, the two teams face off in a highly anticipated football game, and during the week prior, the schools also compete to raise money for local charities. Before attending Greenville Senior High, students in Sterling can attend A.J. Whittenburg Elementary or Sevier Middle, both of which earned an A-minus grade from Niche.
Greenville Senior High School is a Highly rated SC School near Sterling.
Sevier Middle is one of three middle schools that serve the students of North Greenville.
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Craft beers at The Whale Collective
Found off nearby Main Street, residents head to restaurants and bars like The Whale Collective – a hot spot for regional and national craft beers. Several restaurants sit just outside Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive, a minor league baseball team. After a game, residents can head to Purple International Bistro and Sushi or The Bellwether, known for its Southern comfort food. Less than a mile west of Sterling, residents will also find groceries and grab-and-go meals at Feed and Seed Co. Other nearby grocery chains include Harris Teeter and Publix, both less than 2 miles away.
Just outside Sterling Mac's Speed Shop is a favorite place for casual dining.
Purple near Sterling offers fresh made Sushi and international treats.
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Catch games Fluor Field and annual events
Just a block away from Sterling, residents can catch a Greenville Drive game at Fluor Field. Since the community is so close to downtown, those in Sterling can head right into the city's heart for events year-round. Greenville hosts annual 5Ks, seasonal live music and a regularly scheduled farmers market on Main Street, while the Peace Center features symphony concerts and ballet performances.
Flour field just south of downtown near Sterling is a great spot to catch a game.
Flour Field near Sterling is a great place to catch a ballgame.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sterling
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sterling Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sterling, Greenville sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sterling, Greenville over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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