Forest Park
Traditional styles in Forest Park
Among the many styles of housing available in Forest Park, prospective buyers will notice how predominant established styles are—something that sets the neighborhood apart from some other nearby areas. “A lot of neighborhoods around there feature tons of new construction,” says Jordan. “Forest Park, along with nearby Duncan Park, offer more classic styles—often for lower prices and on bigger lots, too.” Homebuyers will find mostly ranch style and split-level homes in the neighborhood, some featuring all-brick facades. What new construction is available in the area is made up of modern contemporary builds. The hill-lined streets of Forest Park also feature larger lot sizes than some, allowing for modest yards. And while larger houses may be available next door in Duncan Park, prices in Forest Park are among the most buyer-friendly in all of Spartanburg—with home prices typically ranging from $125,000 to $300,000.South Church Street has all the essentials
South Church Street runs along the edge of Forest Park, meaning that residents of the area can be in downtown Spartanburg within 5 minutes. Those looking for a little bit of entertainment to go along with their dinner and drinks can head to Fr8Yard, where visitors can sit out on the patio and enjoy live music. For more casual, grab-and-go options, locals flock to Blue Moon Specialty Café for its renowned pimento cheese that’s made with blue cheese. For general grocery needs, locals can cross items off their lists at South Church Street’s Piggly Wiggly.Downtown Spartanburg has local events
Spartanburg is home to a number of popular festivals, and residents of Forest Park can easily access all the fun and excitement. Downtown Spartanburg is known for its events like Music on Main, which features live music, local vendors, and food trucks.Spartanburg High is a National Blue Ribbon school
Forest Park students begin at Mary H. Wright Elementary, which earned a score of C-plus from Niche. Afterwards, students attend B-minus rated Carver Middle School, before finishing up at the A-minus rated Spartanburg High. Spartanburg High features a state-of-the-art campus that was completed in 2019 and has received two Green Globe awards for its environmentally friendly practices. The school has also been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon school 4 times, and its football team has produced 10 NFL athletes over the years.Duncan Park features baseball history
Those looking to get outdoors have plenty of options for doing so, with one of the more popular being venturing over into Duncan Park and visiting the neighborhood’s namesake stadium. Once used by New York Yankees for spring training, the 3,000-seat stadium is now a renovated home to Spartanburg High’s Vikings. Those with an interest in hiking or biking will enjoy the 6-miles of trails surrounding the stadium, with the park area also featuring more than 100 acres and a large lake.Close to downtown Spartanburg, the Interstate, and more
With access to all the area’s most exciting amenities and the Interstate providing a means to travel even farther, residents of Forest Park have excellent commuting options. A true bedroom community, those who work nearby can get where they need to go quickly, before returning to a more peaceful slice of the city once the day ends. While public transportation isn’t extensive in the area, residents can take advantage of bus stops to get around the city as well.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pam Harrison
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
(864) 606-0827
344 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$169,900 Price
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Tonia Crowe
Delta Real Estate, LLC
(877) 596-5843
39 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$61,500 Price
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Brandon Harris
C 21 Blackwell & Co
(864) 754-0820
40 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$155,000 Price
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Kevin Cribbs
Houses and Then Some Realty
(864) 252-1970
43 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$80,000 Price
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Rick Angell
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(864) 735-9762
279 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$155,000 Price
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Julia Lezcano
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Grv Upst
(864) 312-7805
146 Total Sales
1 in Forest Park
$176,260 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Park | US |
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Homicide | 7 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 5 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Park, Spartanburg sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Park, Spartanburg over the last 12 months is $574,990, up 189% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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