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Hillbrook

Hillbrook

Neighborhood in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg County 29307

$324,259 Average Value
$146 Average Price per Sq Ft
22 Homes For Sale

Well-built homes in Hillbrook

Located just outside of Spartanburg, Hillbrook is a quiet midcentury suburb that is quickly growing in popularity. “Hillbrook is an older neighborhood, built around the 1950s,” says Realtor Marshal Jordan, a lifelong Spartanburg resident who’s been selling houses in the area for 17 years. “It really came alive in the ‘60s, and it’s been popular ever since.” Brick houses have rested on spacious green lots beneath tall leafy trees for decades, their strong foundations appealing to prospective homebuyers. Known for its convenient location and highly regarded schools, Hillbrook manages to balance a suburban lifestyle with the vibrancy of a nearby city.
Some houses have a great view of the Hillbrook lake in the area.
Some houses have a great view of the Hillbrook lake in the area.
Large brick 2-story houses have large front yards in Hillbrook.
Large brick 2-story houses have large front yards in Hillbrook.
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A residential remove east of Spartanburg

The commercial landscape of Spartanburg recedes when entering Hillbrook, which is made up of about 2.5 miles. “There’s a mix of ranch-style houses and split-levels,” Jordan says. “They’re older homes, mostly ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, but they were built well, so they’re in high demand.” There are a few splashes of new Modern Traditional constructions mixed in, but they are few and far between. A four-bedroom ranch-style house built in 1975 prices around $275,000, while the price for a four-bedroom split-level built in 1966 begins at $375,000. More uncommon new construction in the Modern Traditional style begins around $540,000. Lot sizes are generous, so there is space in yards for gardening and recreation beneath towering oak trees. There is a small lake sitting in the center of the neighborhood, so waterfront views are available, but these come at a premium. “There’s a lack of inventory that has really upped demand,” Jordan says. “If they’re priced right, houses can sell in as little as two days.”
Most homes in Hillbrook sit on small plots of land.
Most homes in Hillbrook sit on small plots of land.
Unique 2-story homes with large front porches can be spotted throughout Hillbrook.
Unique 2-story homes with large front porches can be spotted throughout Hillbrook.
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Spartanburg’s Partners for Active Living

Most streets in Hillbrook do not have sidewalks, so neighbors are more likely to run into each other at the pool or the Little League field. Locals swim laps in the Olympic-sized pool, which has been a community staple for many generations and is the home of the Hillbrook Dolphins swim team. The team has won the city championship trophy 23 times. Right next door, the Hillbrook Little League field is a draw for families on weekends. Projects are currently underway to develop Spartanburg’s walkability. “The nonprofit Partners for Active Living is currently designing a trail system,” Jordan says. “It’ll be one big web so residents can walk the whole county. It’s pretty ambitious.”
During the summer residents can take a dip at the public pool in Hillbrook.
During the summer residents can take a dip at the public pool in Hillbrook.
The Vikings are the main baseball team in the Hillbrook neighborhood.
The Vikings are the main baseball team in the Hillbrook neighborhood.
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Scholarship in Spartanburg

Students in Hillbrook are zoned for Jesse Boyd Elementary School, which Niche scores an A. Jesse Boyd is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School that offers Odyssey programs for young learners and an afterschool chess club. They can then move to McCracken Middle School, which earns an A-minus and features wrestling, basketball, volleyball and cheerleading in its athletics program. They finish at Spartanburg High School, also rated A-minus, where they can participate in any of over 30 extracurricular clubs and activities like the Cyber-Patriot Club, created by the Air Force to inspire students towards careers in cybersecurity and science.
Many students in Hillbrook attend the Jesse Boyd Elementary School.
Many students in Hillbrook attend the Jesse Boyd Elementary School.
Mccracken Middle School is a popular destination for students in Hillbrook.
Mccracken Middle School is a popular destination for students in Hillbrook.
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Downtown Spartanburg has many events on the weekend and is close to Hillbrook.
Downtown Spartanburg has many events on the weekend and is close to Hillbrook.

The Criterium and Spring Fling

Partners for Active Living also organizes the annual Criterium, a closed-circuit multi-lap cycling race. “People come from everywhere to compete in the Crit,” Jordan says. The Criterium serves to kick off Spartanburg’s favorite street festival, the Spring Fling. Residents flock to town for the weekend festivities, which include live music, a market full of vendors and local craft beer booths.
Major roadways like I-85 and I-26 pass close to the Hillbrook neighborhood.
Major roadways like I-85 and I-26 pass close to the Hillbrook neighborhood.

Getting around Hub City

Residents of Hillbrook live on the eastern edge of Spartanburg, which sits on the conflux of two major interstates. “Spartanburg is known as The Hub City,” Jordan says. “Interstate 26 runs north and south, and Interstate 85 runs east and west., and they meet right here.” Heading west 25 miles on I-85 will bring locals to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

Shopping and savoring in South Carolina

Hillbrook residents have convenient access to East Main Street, where they can get all their shopping done in one fell swoop. There’s Walmart for any big-box needs, Home Depot and Lowe’s for home improvement necessities and Publix for groceries. East Main Street is also lined with restaurants suitable for a quick lunch or a night out. “My kids love Taco Dog,” Jordan says. “They do your standard Tex-Mex, but also burgers and hot dogs. They’ve been around for a couple of decades, since 2003.” Just 5 miles away in downtown Spartanburg, Cribb’s Kitchen on Main is a point of local pride. The Cribb family has been in South Carolina for more than 300 years, and Chef William Cribb’s menu offers a hearty American selection, including patty melts and fried green tomatoes.
Residents in Hillbrook enjoy gathering at local cafes and restaurants.
Residents in Hillbrook enjoy gathering at local cafes and restaurants.
The local Marshalls has a great selection of clothes in the area.
The local Marshalls has a great selection of clothes in the area.
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The Little League sports field is a great place to try baseball in Hillbrook.
The Little League sports field is a great place to try baseball in Hillbrook.

America’s pastime in downtown Spartanburg

As of May 2023, downtown Spartanburg will be adding a new stadium. “The city is getting a minor league baseball team,” Jordan explains. “They’ll be an affiliate of the Texas Rangers. It’s an exciting addition.” The team is expected to begin play in Spartanburg as early as 2025.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Greenville Spartanburg International

39 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hillbrook US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Hillbrook Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$319,500
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$353,540
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$187,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
131
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$146

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,442
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,360
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,700
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,314
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,393

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,142
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,306
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,821

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
57.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%

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®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

10 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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