$143,205Average Value$181Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Farming community outside of Darlington
A small farm community around Highway 401, Dovesville offers a secluded area away from the cities without being too far away from the fun. “You can go to the Smokey Mountains one weekend, then the beach the next. You’re smack dab in the middle and don’t have to miss a day of work,” says John Bachman, a Realtor with Brown & Coker Realty, who has lived in the area his whole life. The agricultural area has several farms that employ rotational crop farming to grow corn, cotton and soybeans.
Manufactured homes and dirt roads
Dovesville homes sit off dirt and gravel roads, surrounded by a handful of trees and open farmland. Most properties won’t have a garage or driveway, but some have carports. Otherwise, most residents park their cars on the property where they see fit. Modest manufactured homes are the most common, with a handful of ranch-styles mixed in. While modest in size, many properties come with land – often an acre or more. Houses rarely hit the market, but when they do, prices typically range between $115,000 and $180,000, depending on size and acreage.
There are many manufactured homes located in Dovesville, which rarely come up for sale.
Many roads in Dovesville are not paved and serve as the driveway to local farms.
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Student attend schools in Darlington
Students begin their educational career at St. John’s Elementary School, the oldest continuously used elementary school in South Carolina. Darlington Middle School is a Title 1 school, benefitting from a federal program offering resources to help schools meet state education standards. Darlington High School is known for its sports, having recently won state championships in boys’ tennis and track and field while regularly competing for regional and state championships. All three schools receive a B-minus grade from Niche and are in Darlington, about 8 miles away.
Darlington Middle School serves the population of Dovesville from grades 6-8.
Darlington High School, a public school located in Darlington, SC, serves grades 9-12. It has received a GreatSchools Summary Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
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Easy access to Highway 401
Dovesville is about 26 miles north of Florence, straight down Highway 401. Highway 401 merges into Highway 52 around Darlington, about 15 miles away. Highways 52 and 401 connect to Interstates 20 and 95, another 20 miles away. “You’re really close; you can jump on the interstates and go anywhere quickly,” Bachman says. Pee Dee Health Care is the closest medical facility, about 14 miles away, in the northern part of Darlington. Florence Regional Airport is near downtown Florence, 27 miles away.
Fishing along the Black Creek
Dovesville has lots of outdoor space and land for recreation but does not have a traditional park with a playground or walking trails. The nearest park is Williamson Park, around 13 miles away. Its dense canopy of towering trees provides shade over the walking paths throughout the area, which are bordered by lots of plants and flowers. A wooden bridge crosses the small creek down the middle of the path. Closer to home is the Black Creek, a natural creek that runs through Hartsville and Dovesville for fishing and other water activities. “It’s a natural creek that’s been here for thousands of years and pours into the Great Pee Dee River, the largest river in South Carolina,” Bachman says.
Black Creek is a natural creek that runs through Hartsville and Dovesville for fishing and other water activities.
Williamson Park is a great place to take a walk with your furry friend.
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Well-reviewed hot dogs from Carolina Lunch/Dairy Bar
The only nearby shopping options in the neighborhood are a Dollar General and a Dream Mart convenience store. Otherwise, residents will need to head south about 15 miles into Darlington to find grocery stores like Piggly Wiggly and Darlington IGA. Along Main Street, Nick’s BBQ & Drive-In receives positive reviews for its barbeque sandwich and mac and cheese. Along Pearl Street, Carolina Lunch/Dairy Bar serves lunchtime favorites like sandwiches and hamburgers, but it is best known for its hot dogs. There is also a Walmart and Food Lion at the southern end of Darlington.
The Carolina Dairy bar in nearby Darlington is a cash-only diner fixture dispensing hot dogs, burgers, and other comfort food since 1971.
The BBQ is a must have at Nicks BBQ & Drive-In near Dovesville.
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Crime
Dovesville receives a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index Crime Score, lower than the national average of 4.
GreatSchools:
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Stop by and check out this 0.62 acre lot, located in Darlington County. There is a home structure on the lot that's inhabitable and no guarantees on the working condition of the structure. Land and structure are all being sold 'As Is'. MH allowed in the area. County water in the area, no sewer. Property purchased through a tax sale, Seller will convey a Quit Claim Deed to the Buyer at closing
This single story home has so much to offer. Located on a large lot featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathroom and 2 half bathrooms. Large covered front porch and spacious rooms. Call your agent today for a showing. EHO, UI, Subject to appraisal, Sold As-Is without any warranties. Call your agent today for further details or go to www.hudhomestore.com for information on HUD Case#461-849382
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
866
Median Age
44
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,461
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,590
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.3%
College Graduates
8.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
50%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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