Simpsonville

Well-ranked schools, spacious lots and a 15-mile commute to Greenville are just a few of the reasons why Woodville is growing at a steady clip. Properties here extend to close to an acre or more, even in the more recently constructed subdivisions. “It’s definitely a big bang for the buck. You get more house and land for the money compared to Greenville,” says Bryan Sullivan, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway C. Dan Joyner, who’s been selling homes in the area for more than a decade. “That area has been mostly rural with lots of cow land and horse pastures. It’s high focused for builders as of late. Everything south of Greenville is growing. It’s got a small-town community feel with proximity to Greenville. If you want a little more elbow space and a place that’s not that far from the city, this is a good spot.” While some subdivisions come with a homeowner's association, others offer unrestricted properties on large, grassy lots. Neighborhoods in the northern part of the community, like Saddlehorn and Trollingwood, offer neo-traditional homes on properties approaching an acre, while areas farther to the south tend to feature vintage ranch-style homes with several acres. “Most homes were built from the 1950s to the 1980s, but that’s starting to change,” Sullivan says. Home prices in Woodville typically range from $350,000 and $500,000. However, larger lots yield a higher price point that can extend from $700,000 to well over $1 million for a home with 10 or 20 acres of land. According to the CAP Index Crime Sore, Woodville’s overall crime score is 2 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4. Woodville is served by the Greenville County School District, which scores an A-minus Niche grade. Students can begin at Fork Shoals Elementary and transition to Ralph Chandler Middle, both of which earn an A-minus. For high school, students attend Woodmont, a B-rated school with a variety of sports teams including golf, swimming and coed wrestling. “Sports are pretty big around here for the schools,” says Tracy Kiker, a real estate agent with Mungo Home Properties and Greenville County resident. Augusta Road, also known as Route 25, serves as the main thoroughfare in Woodville. Residents can follow it 15 miles north to get to Greenville. Simpsonville is about 10 miles northeast by way of Garrison Road and West Georgia Road. It’s home to Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, a 43-bed facility. For trips out of state, the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport is 25 miles north on Interstate 185. Though trips to Simpsonville are necessary for national retailers like Publix, Walmart Supercenter and Target, Dollar General and a few small businesses provide access to the essentials right in the area. About a mile south of the Saddlehorn neighborhood, Old Hundred Gas and Grocery sells snacks and sodas and staples like sugar and flour. Along Augusta Road, there’s a Dollar General and Pete’s On Hwy 25 is a go-to spot for burgers and fries. Yum-Yum Snack Shop & Café on McKelvey Road serves up Southern comfort foods like grits and pimento cheese sandwiches in a historic mill house. With two parks in the area, residents gain access to cascading waterfalls and acres of green space. Bordered by the Reedy River, Cedar Falls Park features waterside views, a sand volleyball court and 2 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Five miles west on Augusta Road, Loretta C. Wood Park offers baseball fields, a playground and a paved walking loop. For over 400 acres of carefully preserved land and views of wildlife, Conestee Nature Preserve is about 10 miles northeast. The Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, a youth soccer club in Greenville, is a popular destination for kids in the area. “There’s a huge park for CESA, the academy most people go to.” Kiker says. “They have a huge facility that a lot of people utilize.” Adults head to City Scape Winery on Dunklin Bridge for Sip & Paint events and live music. The winery also offers a rotating monthly menu with light meals and charcuterie boards to enjoy alongside a glass of wine.