$151,089Average Value$181Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Urban amenities with suburban charm
Located just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, Forest Park is a residential enclave that manages to provide residents with just the right amount of urban access, outdoor adventure, and suburban charm. Residents of the neighborhood have their choice of city activities to take advantage of and can return home to a cozier slice of the city once it’s time to call it a day. “Forest Park is so close to so many amenities, but it still manages to feel secluded,” says Marshall Jordan, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Caine and longtime resident of the area. “It’s one of the primary reasons people move to the neighborhood.” With a unique blend of suburban feel and urban excitement, residents looking for a blend of both may find what they’re seeking in Forest Park.
Downtown Spartanburg comes alive in the evening times.
Forest Park is located close to Downtown Spartanburg.
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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.
Rows of 2 story modern colonial style homes can be found in Forest Park.
Ranch style houses are a common sight throughout Forest Park.
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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.
The Blue Moon Specialty Cafe get very busy around lunchtime near Forest Park.
Fr8yard is an outdoor venue with great drink selections near Forest Park.
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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.
Bands enjoy performing in downtown Spartanburg on the weekends.
Residents living in Forest Park enjoy traveling to downtown Spartanburg for the festivities.
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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.
Mary H. Wright Elementary is a premier school near Forest Park.
Spartanburg High is a popular choice with students living in Forest Park.
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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.
There are many trails all around Duncan Park and Forest Park.
The Veteran's Pointe Memorial Park is located at the edge of Duncan Park.
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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.
The streetscape of the Main Street in Spartanburg has rustic style architecture.
Most homes sit on small plots of land in Forest Park.
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Parks in this Area
Hampton Heights Historic District
Duncan Park
South Converse Neighborhood Park
Rail Trail Dog Park
Irwin Park
Collins Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Greenville Spartanburg International
33 min drive
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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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,914
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,417
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,377
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.5%
College Graduates
4.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
49.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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