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A cozy, quaint peachy place
Johnston is known as the Peach Capital of the World, but that’s not all that’s sweet about this South Carolina town. In addition to producing 60 percent of the state’s peaches, this small community of 2,300 residents features a walkable, downtown main street teeming with mom-and-pop establishments and a slow-paced lifestyle. “Johnston is like Main Street USA in the 1950s. It feels like Mayberry,” says Melanie Stephan, a Realtor with Real Estate One, who has been selling homes in the area for 28 years. “The town is 10 blocks one way and 15 blocks the other way. As soon as you get out of town, it’s all farms. It’s a great place for people who don’t want the hustle and bustle of a big city. It’s just a cozy, quaint, peaceful place.”
Shops and Southern comfort food on Main Street
Along Johnston’s historic downtown main street, residents will find nationally known businesses and mom-and-pops, such as First Citizens Bank and Evergreen antiques on Calhoun Street. To pick up everyday essentials, discount stores Family Dollar and Dollar Tree are located on McQueen Street. “For grocery shopping people usually go to Edgefield because it’s closest,” Stephan says. “Edgefield is the next town over. It’s only like 10 minutes away.” For eating out, residents head to Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, on Calhoun Street, for traditional south-of-the-border fare, as well as monster margaritas and live music. Riley’s On Main, also on Calhoun Street, is the go-to spot for Southern comfort foods such as country fried steak, mashed potatoes and banana pudding. Locals know to come hungry because food here is served buffet style.
Inside one of the local antique stores you will find several bargains in Johnston.
Retail shops in historical buildings line the main street of Johnston.
Johnston residents have several bargain shopping choices around town.
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Annual celebration for all things peaches
Locals look forward to festive annual events, such as the Christmas Celebration and the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival. The Christmas Celebration, held the first Monday after Thanksgiving on Mims Avenue, features an appearance by Santa, Christmas carols, food vendors and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. In May, the town celebrates all things peaches with live music, a parade, car show and peach-themed treats on Calhoun Street.
Several historical markers can be found all around Johnston.
Several murals painted by local artists can be found throughout the community of Johnston.
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Victorian farmhouses and ranch-styles among fruit trees
Those looking to move to Johnston will primarily find homes built from the early 1900s to the modern day. They come in a myriad of styles, including Victorian farmhouses, ranch-style homes and clapboard bungalows. Properties typically rest along quiet, sidewalk-free streets with spacious lots adorned with mature pine and fruit trees. “You’ll see a lot of peach, pecan and fig trees in the area,” Stephan says. A cozy three-bedroom on a quarter-acre could be found for $150,000, while a more spacious four-bedroom with four acres runs around $250,000. “On average, things are selling within 30 to 45 days now,” Stephan says. “It’s like everywhere, things have slowed down a little because of the interest rates.”
Beautiful Victorian homes line the streets of Johnston.
Traditional and historical homes can be found all throughout Johnston.
Vibrant and colorful two-story homes are found in the Johnston area.
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Schools with a strong case
Public school students may attend Johnston Elementary, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle, and Strom Thurmond High. The middle and high schools earn B-minus Niche grades, while the elementary school scores a C-plus. Home of the Rebels, the high school boasts a state-championship-winning mock trial team.
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School serves students in central Edgefield County.
Douglas Elementary School serves the Trenton area in Edgefield County.
Strom Thurmond High School serves students throughout all of Edgefield County.
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Things to do in and nearby Johnston
Outdoor fun awaits at Citizens Park on Lee Street, where residents can walk their dogs along the paved trail or watch their kids frolic on the playground. And with an easy 30-mile trip south on Route 121, entertainment on a larger scale awaits in Augusta, Georgia.
Enjoy baseball of all ages at the sports fields around Johnston.
Several basketball courts open to the public can be found throughout the Johnston area.
Outside and enjoy the newest park in the town of Johnston.
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On average, homes in Johnston, SC sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Johnston, SC over the last 12 months is $294,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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