Hillcrest
Neighborhood in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg County 29307
Vintage style, picturesque yards
Housing in the neighborhood reflects its charming, vintage feel. House designs primarily consist of established builds such as ranch style and split levels, with many of these featuring remodels and renovations that lend a unique flair. Walking down the street, residents can take in the modest yards the homes offer—often featuring beautiful trees such as crepe myrtles and weeping Katsuras. With classic, white picket-fenced yards occasionally popping up along the way too, the area exudes an old-school charm that would lead one to believe it’s farther out than it is. With prices ranging from $190,000 to $370,000, the market in Hillcrest is also more buyer-friendly than some others nearby. “It’s one of the lower-priced areas close to downtown Spartanburg,” says Deborah Guy, Realtor with Allen Tate Co. “Especially considering the renovations in that area, the fact you’re getting homes for less than $400,000—that doesn’t happen in a place like nearby Converse Heights.”Hillcrest Park is the neighborhood's gathering spot
Residents seeking a place to enjoy an afternoon outside will find just the spot at Hillcrest Park, a small pocket park featuring a lily pad bridge for kids, shaded picnic tables for a small get-together, and plenty of natural beauty amongst its urban surroundings. Just minutes away, the Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve gives visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city with its miles of wooded trails.Spartanburg schools score high
Students begin at Drayton Mills Elementary, which earns a grade of B-minus from Niche. Students then move on to McCracken Middle and Spartanburg High, schools that both earned scores of A-minus. Drayton Mills Elementary is known for its STEM Maker Space that features coding and robotics courses, along with a production lab complete with green screens and equipment for broadcasting. Spartanburg High, meanwhile, is known for its theater program—so much so that it holds the exclusive South Carolina rights to perform the musical “Frozen.”
Music on Main brings Spartanburg together
Events are common in Spartanburg, and Hillcrest’s proximity to downtown means that residents are always close to the center of the action. Spartanburg’s premiere music festival—Music on Main—runs along East Main Street with live performances every Thursday from April to July. Here, visitors can enjoy local food, local goods, and local music.
The Carolinas are easily accessible
With Interstate 85 being so close, residents of Hillcrest have access to all of Spartanburg and beyond. With Greenville just 15 miles west and Charlotte, North Carolina a little over 50 miles away, all of the Carolinas are available for exploring. Public transportation options are limited to bus stops and the area is mostly car-dependent, but drivers have quick and easy access to just about anywhere in the area.East Main Street features the favorites
Though primarily residential, Hillcrest offers residents an opportunity to satisfy their shopping and dining needs at the Hillcrest Market Place. The shopping center features a Publix where residents can stock up on groceries, along with big box retailers like Marshall’s and Petco. Dining options are found along East Main Street, such as Gerhard’s Café—a local favorite that serving up authentic Austrian fare. FUJI Hillcrest and Bangkok Thai Cuisine are two other favorites along East Main Street, which also features the area’s banks, doctor’s offices, and auto shops.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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DAVID HOPKINS
Bluefield Realty Group
(864) 572-7463
63 Total Sales
2 in Hillcrest
$210K - $220K Price Range
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Brandon Harris
C 21 Blackwell & Co
(864) 754-0820
36 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$315,000 Price
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Bruce Bachtel
Bachtel Realty Group
(864) 387-4255
196 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$199,000 Price
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Lisa Alexander
Del-Co Realty Group, Inc.
(864) 999-4346
127 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$159,000 Price
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Pam Harrison
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
(864) 606-0827
353 Total Sales
2 in Hillcrest
$137K - $140K Price Range
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Marshall Jordan
Coldwell Banker Caine Real Est
(864) 707-9559
119 Total Sales
4 in Hillcrest
$130K - $703K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hillcrest | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 6 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, Spartanburg sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, Spartanburg over the last 12 months is $219,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Somewhat Bikeable
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Somewhat Walkable
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