Privateer's desirable acreages and oak-lined farmlands allow residents to enjoy the peace of a rural community just 10 miles from downtown Sumter. "It's very rural here — there's a lot of farmland and oak drives," says Realtor and broker Talmadge Tobias with RE/MAX Summit. Tobias has spent the last 19 years selling homes and was a Sumter city manager for 39 years. "A lot of land is untouched, so it's like you can step back in time and travel the same roads our forefathers traveled. It's also near Highway 261, one of South Carolina's biggest routes during the American Revolution." While the community does have a deep country feel, it's close enough to Sumter that residents can still go shopping on Broad Street or attend beloved events like Oktoberfest on Main and the Iris Festival.
Privateer is a rural neighborhood with plenty of open green spaces.
Privateer is a rural suburb of Sumter.
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Spacious lots with a mix of manufactured and new traditional homes
In Privateer, most houses were carved from farmland between the 1970s and early 2000s. Many homes sit on one to three acres of land, offering plenty of space to expand, add pools, have a workshop or start a hobby farm. Manufactured homes range from $150,000 to $190,000. Ranch-style homes range from $200,000 to $300,000. There is also a small selection of new traditional homes, with prices ranging from $200,000 to $380,000
Manufactured homes are a popular housing option for residents of Privateer.
As Privateer continues to expand, there are increasingly more traditional homes available.
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Close to Links at Lakewood and Mill Creek Park
Residents will have to make a short drive to access community green spaces. Tobias notes the nearby golf course, Links at Lakewood, is 4 miles from Privateer. The public course has a par 72 and offers five sets of tees along its attractive fairways. Close to Links at Lakewood, Live Oak Park has an 18-hole disc golf course. The dog-friendly course meanders under canopies of oak trees and wisteria bushes. Privateer is about 12 miles from Mill Creek Park, popular for its fishing pond stocked with large-mouth bass, and 17 miles from Poinsett State Park, known for its multi-use trails, a large lake and scenic mill ruins.
The frisbee golf course at Live Oak Park meanders beneath giant oak trees in Privateer.
The Links at Lakewood Golf Course is a premiere course in Privateer.
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Shopping is available in nearby Lakewood
Highway 15 connects Privateer to Lakewood and Sumter. Lakewood has a shopping center with a Food Lion, Dollar General and supply shops. There's a mix of fast-food and locally owned restaurants, like Hawaii Seafood Steak House, which has sushi, hibachi and poke bowls. Across the road, Tony's Place is a popular pizza and sandwich shop. Privateer is also 10 miles from downtown Sumter's retail, dining and events and 12 miles from the big box retail areas along Broad Street. Prisma Health Tuomey, the city's hospital, is 11 miles away. Sumter is also known for its various weekly farmers markets. Residents can grab fresh produce and artisan goods at the South Sumter Farmers Market on Manning Avenue, the Sumter Farmers Market on Miller Road or the indoor American Legion Farmers Market on West Liberty Street.
Dollar General has a wide assortment of products in Privateer.
Privateer residents can grocery shop at Food Lion.
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Students earn college credits at Lakewood High
Sumter School District serves Privateer families and has an overall C rating on Niche. Students may start at Manchester Elementary, which has a C-minus, and Furman Middle, which has a C. Students may then attend Lakewood High, which has a C. The school offers early college credits through the University of South Carolina-Sumter, and students can earn up to an associate's degree before their first year of university.
Lakewood High School offers advanced classes for students.
Furman Middle School has after-school activities for students.
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A central location in South Carolina's midlands
One of the benefits of living in the area is its central location, Tobias notes. "You're right in the middle of nature," Tobias says. "You're in a rural area, but you're an hour from the capital, 2 hours from sitting on the beach in Charleston and 3 hours from the Smoky Mountains." Privateer's main road, Highway 15, is 17 miles from Interstate 95 and 45 miles from I-20. The community is about 15 miles from Shaw Air Force Base, 45 miles from Columbia, 55 miles from Florence, 90 miles from Charleston and 135 miles from Charlotte. Columbia Metro is the closest airport, but Tobias notes that many residents drive to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for nonstop flights.
The residents of Privateer enjoy playing golf at the Links at Lakewood.
Residents of Privateer enjoy the privacy of spacious lots and ample green space.
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Parks in this Area
Battle of Dingle's Mill Historical Site
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Privateer
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Privateer, Sumter sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Privateer, Sumter over the last 12 months is $256,292, up 41% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,803
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,121
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,480
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.3%
College Graduates
19.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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