$137,094Average Value$120Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
A rural outlying community with access to Sumter's main highways
Two of Sumter's most-used highways intersect along the rural edge of East Sumter. From here, residents can easily access the downtown shops and restaurants or commute to South Carolina’s capital city. Throughout the neighborhood, unpaved residential streets pass by ranch-style homes with spacious backyards. A longtime local and Broker at Re/Max Summit, Talmadge Tobias, describes East Sumter as “a quiet, industrial part of town.” Besides the homes and a couple of community churches, “it’s mostly farmland and manufacturers out that way.”
US Route 378 and 76 intersect in the East Sumter neighborhood.
East Sumter is located directly east of Downtown Sumter.
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Ranch-style homes with backyards big enough for a chicken coop
Farmland and dense woodlands separate the residential boroughs in East Sumter. Most homes here were built between the 1950s and ‘70s. They usually feature classic ranch-style architecture with breezy carports and brick foundations. Yards are typically half an acre or more in size, leaving plenty of room for backyard chicken coops and vegetable gardens. East Sumter’s housing inventory is relatively slim. Only six properties, including two empty lots, sold from 2023 to 2024. From these sales, three recently updated homes sold within the $125,000 to $225,000 range, while a fixer-upper went for $65,000. Land is sometimes available for between $10,000 and $65,000, depending on the size of the parcel.
Brick ranch homes are also available in East Sumter.
You can also find newly built minimal traditional style homes East Sumter..
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Kids start at Lemira Elementary
East Sumter is included in the Sumter County School District. Lemira Elementary and Chestnut Oaks Middle sit about 3 miles outside the neighborhood. They both score a C-minus on Niche. Sumter High gets a C-plus. The high school’s campus is also home to an award-winning career and technology center with 16 specialty programs ranging from cosmetology to automotive engineering.
Lemira Elementary School serves students in K-5.
Chestnut Oaks Middle School prepares students for high school.
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US. Highways 76 and 378 intersect in East Sumter
Two major state highways intersect in East Sumter, making it easy to get around town and beyond. U.S. Route 378 cuts diagonally through the community. About 7 miles north, it becomes a busy commercial corridor with big box stores and national restaurant chains. Commuters can follow this route another 40 miles west to access South Carolina’s capital city and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. U.S. Highway 76 is a direct link to the northeastern City of Florence. It also serves as a major local throughway, connecting to the downtown shops and restaurants in about 1 mile. Sumter’s only full-service medical center, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, is also right downtown along Main Street.
Eastwood Park is right across the street
Eastwood Park is right outside the neighborhood, across Myrtle Beach Highway. Its moss-draped oak trees surround a central playground and basketball court. A brand-new inclusive playground opened about 2 miles west at South Sumter Park. Completely renovated in 2024, the park now features pickleball courts, a splash pad and a baseball field.
Younger residents love the playground at Eastwood Park.
The South Sumter Park recently installed new pickle ball courts.
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Parks in this Area
Swan Lake Iris Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
South Sumter Park
Pickleball
Playground
South Sumter Art Park
Basketball
Playground
Eastwood Park
Trails
Veterans Park
Battle of Dingle's Mill Historical Site
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Sumter
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Sumter, Sumter sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Sumter, Sumter over the last 12 months is $187,704, down 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully updated 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick home in a peaceful country setting, just minutes from downtown Sumter with a short commute to Shaw AFB or Florence. Features new luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops, fresh paint throughout, New Heat Pump new stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, and beautiful landscaping. A must-see!
Charming 2-Bedroom Brick Home with Modern Updates. 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom brick home, offering comfort and style in every corner. Enjoy the fresh look of new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring and a complete repaint throughout the interior. The kitchen shines with brand-new light fixtures, a stainless steel refrigerator, a new sink and fixture, and custom cabinets with updated cabinet doors. The
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,282
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,076
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,248
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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