Lakeside living near Hartwell and the Savannah River
Homeland Park sits near the Savannah River and the Georgia state line, giving residents easy access to some of the Upstate’s best freshwater fishing and outdoor recreation. The 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell remains the community’s biggest draw, while Lake Keowee and Lake Russell add more options for boating and fishing within an hour’s drive. “We're uniquely situated because we have access to some of the biggest man-made lakes in the Carolinas,” says Felicia Minyard, real estate agent with Buy Felicia & Co. “Folks here enjoy the lake, the quick hop into Georgia and all the small businesses right here at home.”
New builds and classic ranch-style homes
Homeland Park offers a mix of two-story traditional homes with attached two-car garages and classic single-story ranch-style houses. A surge of brand-new builds has introduced modern floor plans and energy-efficient features, lifting the median sale price to about $300,000.
Varennes to T. L. Hanna: strong school pipeline
Local kids can start at Varennes Elementary School, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche, then advance to the A-rated McCants Middle School. The pathway concludes at T.L. Hanna High School, which offers Interact Rotary Club: a pathway to becoming a future Rotarian.
Greeley Park and nearby lakes for recreation
Greeley Park has a basketball court, picnic tables and a shaded playground. For bigger escapes, most residents head to the water. Lake Hartwell lines Anderson’s western edge with 56,000 acres for boating, fishing and camping, while crystal-clear Lake Keowee offers 300 miles of shoreline, swim beaches and coves that make it a perennial family favorite.
Groceries and Mexican eateries close to home
The community is home to a Food Lion and Quality Foods Inc. Los Hermanos and Blue Tolok Grill & Bar sit just outside the neighborhood and a wider variety of food awaits about 7 miles away at Anderson Mall, home to national chains and a food court. "Most people try to keep shopping local and pour back into the local economy," Minyard says.
Seasonal algae watches on Hartwell and Broadway lakes
Hot weather has let certain algae multiply on Lake Hartwell and Broadway Lake, prompting the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services to issue recreational “water watches.” These algal blooms show up as bright-green scum that can release toxins, irritating skin, upsetting stomachs and posing a real danger to pets that drink the water. The lakes aren’t closed, but visitors are urged to avoid any green patches, rinse off after swimming and keep dogs and small children from swallowing the water until the blooms fade.
Quick commutes via U.S. 29, S.C. 81 and I-85
Homeland Park’s commuters rely mainly on U.S. 29 and S.C. 81, which reach downtown Anderson in about five minutes and link with I-85 6 miles east for quick runs to Greenville or Atlanta. Electric City Transit runs a weekday bus that loops between the neighborhood and Anderson Mall, while Anderson Regional Airport handles general aviation just south of town; scheduled flights depart from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, roughly 50 minutes up I-85.
