Like its neighboring communities in the southwestern Charlotte region, Indian Land, South Carolina, is amid a bustling growth period. “Indian Land is an extension of eastern Fort Mill and the south Ballantyne area of Charlotte, and it’s exploded,” says Realtor Robert MacLeod of Boston MacLeod Realty, who specializes in greater Charlotte. “At one time, it was a very quiet area, but now, because of the expansion and growth in the Charlotte area, it’s become a very popular area.” New residential communities, restaurants and shopping centers have proliferated in recent decades along Highway 521, which runs through Indian Land’s center. Today, this once-sleepy section of Lancaster County is home to well over 20,000 people.
21st Century Charlotte homes.
Some houses in Indian Land were built long before its recent renaissance, including several brick ranch-style homes from the mid-20th century. However, most of its homes didn’t come along until the 21st century. Winding sidewalks connect Craftsman townhouses, ramblers, Colonials and 2020s transitional designs in dense subdivisions. Perhaps most prominent among these communities is Sun City, where the 18-hole Carolina Lakes golf course weaves between some of the area’s largest, most expensive houses. Indian Land homebuyers can spend up to $1.8 million on a four-bedroom, newly constructed, Tudor-style Millennial Mansion. Meanwhile, townhouses start in the high $200,000s, which might buy a three-bedroom abode nearing 1,400 square feet.
Many of the newer communities in Indian Land feature new traditional style homes.
New colonial style homes are the most common in Indian Land.
Large brick colonial style homes are also popular in Indian Land.
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Lancaster County School District
Indian Land students are zoned for the Lancaster County School District. Three public schools operate side-by-side along Highway 521, including Indian Land Elementary, which accommodates kindergarten through fourth grade. Students move next door to Indian Land Intermediate School for grades five and six before progressing to Indian Land Middle for seventh and eighth grade. Finally, Indian Land High School, home of the Warriors, sits about 6 miles down the highway. Its 1,300-plus students can enroll in nearly a dozen Advanced Placement courses or a Career and Technical Education program with several technical focus areas. Indian Land High and Elementary Schools have B-pluses from Niche, while Indian Land Middle has an A-minus. (Indian Land Intermediate School hasn’t received a Niche grade as of November 2023.)
The Indian Land Elementary Schoo is ranked 245 in South Carolina Elementary schools.
The Indian Land Middle School serves students in grades 7 and 8.
Just over 1,500 students attend the Indian Land High School.
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Highway 521
Highway 521 carries Indian Land locals across the state border and eventually merges with Interstate 77. Via this prominent Charlotte artery, commuters can reach central downtown in about 25 minutes without traffic.
The RedStone shopping area
The RedStone shopping area is one of Indian Land’s newest attractions, located where Highways 521 and 160 intersect. The RedStone 14 movie theater towers over this dynamic commercial development, which also features salons, healthcare providers and restaurants serving international fare. Just north of RedStone, FarmHaus Butcher & Beer Garden welcomes customers to enjoy two dozen draft beers indoors or outdoors. Dinner guests can dig into flavorful sausages topped with colorful add-ons while listening to live music. For dessert, locals can head down 521 to B’zzz Cakes to pick from dozens of decked-out cupcakes. (It’s also a good spot to get a creatively decorated cake for your next family birthday, graduation or other occasion.) Residents in virtually all Indian Land communities have nearby grocery stores and big-box retailers, including Harris Teeter, Publix and Walmart Supercenter.
Publix is centrally located in Indian Land for all your grocery needs.
For a night out on the town, Indian Land residents can head to the Kingsley for food and fun.
The Redstone 14 in Indian Land is perfect spot to see the latest movies.
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South Carolina's sports, fishing, and fun
Several outdoor recreation spots can be found in and around Indian Land. The Harrisburg Athletic Complex offers two soccer fields and a playground in the neighborhood. Just across the state line, Elon Park features four more soccer pitches, a baseball diamond, an indoor basketball court, walking trails, a fishing pond and a disc golf course. Residents willing to drive about 20 minutes south will reach Andrew Jackson State Park, where the eponymous US president spent his early years. Visitors can traverse two trails, cast a fishing line in the 18-acre lake and explore interactive exhibits about the park’s namesake.
Locals can hike the 1 mile loop trail at Andrew Jackson State Park in Indian Land.
Kids in Indian Land can participate in cheerleading programs during the fall months.
The Andrew Jackson State Park in Indian Land is 360 acres with a large lake.
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