Folsom Park homes sit near Sumter shopping and dining
Half retail and half residential, Folsom Park residents have a very short drive to shopping and dining in Sumter. Homes are far enough away from Sumpter Mall that the neighborhood still has a suburban feeling. “There’s not much housing around the mall,” says Heidi Burkett, a Realtor with ERA Wilder Realty and Sumter Resident. “It’s more commercial.” There are multiple parks in the surrounding neighborhoods. Folsom Park is also close to downtown and Shaw Air Force Base. Burkett says that many people from the military retire in Sumter. Average home values here are lower than in the Sumter Metro area.
Brick ranch homes and townhouses with varied price points
The area is made up of a few smaller subdivisions, like Archdale. “It’s been there for a while,” Burkett says. “It’s a subdivision with large lots and smaller homes.” Brick ranch-style houses from the 1950s and ‘60s are common and range from around $30,000 to $150,000, depending on condition. The townhouses in the Wall Street Subdivision tend to be larger than the single-family homes in the area, starting at $190,000 and going up to about $220,000. The average lot size is a little over a quarter of an acre. The neighborhood has a higher percentage of renters, around 80%.
The neighborhood is close to Sumter’s central commercial strip
Burkett says that Sumter Mall isn’t quite as popular as it used to be. “We do have an anchor store that’s a nice clothing store,” she says. Belk, Cato and Manhattan all sell apparel. It has only a few restaurants, including a sushi spot called Five Star and King Wok, a Chinese eatery. Wesmark Plaza is a shopping center with a movie theater. Broad Street borders the neighborhood and is a central commercial strip. There are many fast-food and fast-casual chains in the area, as well as some local eateries like Tin Lizzies Cafe of Sumter. Aldi and Piggly Wiggly are two grocery options.
Local colleges partner with Sumter High for advanced programs
The majority of the neighborhood can attend Willow Drive Elementary, which has a C-minus rating from Niche. Students in the neighborhood are then zoned for either C-plus-rated Alice Drive Middle or C-minus-rated Ebenezer Middle. Sumter High has a C-plus rating and offers dual enrollment and early college programs through the University of South Carolina Sumter or Central Carolina Technical College, which are nearby. Morris College is also in the area. Sumter School District has an open enrollment option that is based on availability and capacity.
Nearby parks offer tennis lessons, playgrounds and seasonal festivals
Folsom Park is within a few miles of several parks and the YMCA of Sumter. Palmetto Park has a playground with a splash pad, baseball fields and a pond. The Palmetto Tennis Center is home to 36 courts in total, four of which are pickleball courts. The facility hosts tournaments and offers private lessons as well as group clinics for all ages. Dillon Park has three football fields, an exercise track and playground equipment. Burkett says the Swan Lake Iris Gardens is a big attraction for Sumter. The park is home to all eight known species of swans and hosts annual events like the three-day Iris Festival in May.
Public transit connects Sumter to Columbia and beyond
Folsom Park is car-dependent and is located between major roads like Broad Street and the Robert E. Graham Freeway. Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital is less than two miles away. Public transportation from The Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority includes a fixed route service throughout the city and a commuter service from Sumter to Columbia, which is about 45 miles away. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has many non-stop flights to major cities, including Boston, New York and Miami. According to First Street, the area has a severe heat and wind risk.
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Joyelle Ronan
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Folsom Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Folsom Park, Sumter sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Folsom Park, Sumter over the last 12 months is $80,000, down 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$99,000
Median Sale Price
$80,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$129,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$199,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$70,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-58%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$95
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
294
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,241
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,617
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
956
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
11
Median Rent
$800
Median Single Family Home Rent
$988
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,450
Median Townhouse Rent
$950
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,588
Median Condo Rent
$950
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$900
Demographics
Total Population
2,910
Median Age
34
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$20,786
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$30,883
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
15.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
40/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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