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Sharon

Sharon

Located in York County

$351,578 Average Value
$203 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Sharon: "somewhere to raise chickens"

Sharon began as a railroad town in the 1880s, but when the railroad pulled out, most development moved 20 miles east to Rock Hill, leaving Sharon as a small rural community. The town sits 40 miles from Charlotte and is growing in popularity for commuting workers or anyone looking for a small-town life. “When people move out that way, 25 minutes from any real grocery store, there’s a reason,” says Danielle Childers, the Broker/Owner of Homeland Realty Group, who specializes in York County. “They want an authentic small-town feel, a more affordable living cost, or fewer restrictions — I hear all the time: Find me somewhere I can raise chickens.” For some, that authentic small-town lifestyle is worth the lack of direct access to big city amenities like large hospitals, airports and shopping malls.

Large lots and private roads

Most houses in Sharon range from $200,000 to $300,000 for ranch-style and craftsman homes. Near the heart of the town, homes on main roads have sidewalks and white picket fences bordering front lawns. Smaller roads leading away from the town center are populated with homes offering a more rural feel and 5-acre lots. Many of these homes are set back from the road for privacy or include personal unpaved roads. In the outlying areas, luxury homes with paved private roads, fishing ponds, and over 10 acres get up to $1 million or more.

Sharon homes are mostly centrally located around the downtown area.
Sharon homes are mostly centrally located around the downtown area.
Older one story ranches can be found along the streets of Sharon.
Older one story ranches can be found along the streets of Sharon.
Some newer neighborhoods sit on moderate lots and have large floorplans.
Some newer neighborhoods sit on moderate lots and have large floorplans.
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Small-town elementary school

Kids in Sharon start their education at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary School, which receives a B rating from Niche. “The school has a really loving environment,” says Childers, who grew up in the area. “You know all the teachers personally, and if parents want to stop by and visit their kid in class, they are welcome to.” Then, kids hop on a 7-mile bus ride over to York Middle School and York Comprehensive High School, which both receive a B-minus rating. High schoolers can study specialized fields like agriculture, engineering and auto mechanics at the attached Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center. The high school also offers dual enrollment courses with York Technical College.

Hickory Grove- Sharon Elementary serves students from both towns as well as Smyrna.
Hickory Grove- Sharon Elementary serves students from both towns as well as Smyrna.
York Intermediate School provides education in the neighborhood of 
Outlying York County
York Intermediate School provides education in the neighborhood of Outlying York County
York Comprehensive H. S.  is the home of the
York Comprehensive H. S. is the home of the "Cougars".
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Homestyle cooking and hands-on pottery classes

Sharon Grill is the cornerstone of the community and has served the town for over 40 years. The restaurant offers comforting southern food, all made in-house, and has holiday specials where kids eat for free. Scoops Ice Cream is a favorite for a sweet treat, and a nearby Dollar General is the place to go for essentials. The newest addition to the town is the Spinning Out Pottery Studio, which offers pottery-making classes and a small gift shop. For bigger box stores like Walmart and Food Lion, residents head 7 miles to York.

Sharon Grill has a unique decor with lots of chrome and light.
Sharon Grill has a unique decor with lots of chrome and light.
Seasonal favorite in Sharon Scoops ice cream serves up sweet treats.
Seasonal favorite in Sharon Scoops ice cream serves up sweet treats.
Spinning out is the home of local Sharon artist Nikki Degeneffe.
Spinning out is the home of local Sharon artist Nikki Degeneffe.
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Community in Sharon

Sharon’s biggest event is held on the first Friday of December to kick off the holiday season. Lights and street vendors line the roads, and residents take rides in horse-drawn carriages. The old Hill Mercantile is also a significant part of the community; its bustling storefront put Sharon on the map back in the early 1900s. The Mercantile isn’t in use today, but plans are in the works to turn it into an events center.

Get outside at local parks

Sharon Park is located at the heart of town and offers a tennis and basketball court, as well as some play structures for the kids. The JB Comber Baseball Field is ideal for community games, with a baseball diamond lined by bleachers. And the smaller Rainey Park has lighted walking trails for use at any time of the day.

Harmon-Harris Park is right next to the Sharon FD building in teh center of town.
Harmon-Harris Park is right next to the Sharon FD building in teh center of town.
Local Sharon Boy Scouts created this memorial for the Sharon FD.
Local Sharon Boy Scouts created this memorial for the Sharon FD.
Rainey Park near downtown allows for residents to walk along the small trail.
Rainey Park near downtown allows for residents to walk along the small trail.
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Sharon Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$327,450
Median Sale Price
$294,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
7
Months of Supply
3.70

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Sharon Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
526
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$38,833
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,957

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
10.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

17 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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