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Major upgrades coming to Stone Hill in 2024 and 2025
Stone Hill is one of a few South Sumter neighborhoods getting major upgrades over the next few years. A brand-new art-themed park opened on the community's west side at the end of 2024. Along with a playground and rainbow-colored basketball courts, the South Sumter Art Park will display a rotating collection of art installations designed by residents who grew up on the city's south side. This project "is just the beginning of a series of renovations along Manning Avenue," says Talmadge Tobias, a longtime Sumter resident and broker at Re/Max Summit. In 2025, new bike lanes and freshly paved sidewalks will trim the road, making it easier for folks to access all the downtown shops and restaurants.
The South Sumter Art Park features 2 basketball courts.
Stone Hill in South Sumter is getting major upgrades over the next few years.
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Narrow streets with modest single-family homes
Stone Hill's narrow residential streets branch off U.S. Highway 15, leading to the neighborhood's modest single-family homes. Manufactured houses are common throughout the area. Some sit side by side in mobile home communities, while others are spread out on larger lots. Older bungalows and ranch-style homes are situated west of the highway on residential blocks. Homes here rarely come on the market. Only three properties, including an empty lot, were sold in Stone Hill from 2023 to 2024. From these sales, one brand new home went for $220,000, while a fixer-upper cost just under $18,000.
You can find newly constructed traditional style homes in Stone Hill.
Updated bungalows are a popular option in Stone Hill.
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South Sumter Art Park replaced the old Sheriff's office
One of Sumter's most recent revitalization projects broke ground in Stone Hill in 2024. Replacing the former Sumter County Sheriff's Office, the new South Sumter Art Park features rainbow-colored basketball courts and an art-themed playground. Another new inclusive playground opened about a half mile away at South Sumter Park. Completely renovated in 2024, the park now has pickleball courts, a baseball field and a splash pad. In 2025, Phase 2 of the renovations will add an open-air basketball gym and connecting sidewalks.
Younger residents will love the new playground at the South Sumter Art Park.
Younger residents will love the new playground at South Sumter Park.
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U.S. Highway 15 cuts through Stone Hill
U.S. Highway 15 is a major throughway cutting straight across Stone Hill. It quickly links to Downtown Sumter and the city's only full-service medical center, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. The route continues north to U.S. Highway 378, which leads to South Carolina's capital city in about 45 miles. From here, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers direct flights to several major U.S. cities, including Washington D.C., Miami and Chicago. Many roads throughout Sumter are unpaved, including a few in Stone Hill. Though the city began resurfacing many of these streets in 2024, flooding is still an issue for some neighborhood residents.
Honey Fried Chicken Chinese is over 20 year old
Everyday conveniences and a couple of local hot spots surround Stone Hill. Along Manning Avenue, Honey Fried Chicken Chinese is a family-owned business that's been around for over 20 years. It serves traditional Chinese take-out right down the road from the Dollar General and Piggly Wiggly. Brotha's is another local restaurant with Southern-style dishes "that taste just like your grandma made it," says Tobias. Independent shops, breweries and more restaurants sit just 2 miles up the road in Downtown Sumter.
Stone Hill residents head to Honey Fried Chicken Chinese for lunch.
Stone Hill locals can grab their weekly groceries from the Piggly Wiggly.
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Award-winning career programs at Sumter High
Stone Hill is zoned for the Sumter County School District. Preschoolers can begin at Wilder Elementary, which scores an overall C-plus on Niche. Bates Middle gets a C-minus, while Sumter High earns a C-plus. The high school is home to the district's award-winning career and technology center, which offers 16 specialty programs ranging from cosmetology to mechatronics.
Wilder Elementary School has early morning programs for working families.
Bates Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Crime
Stone Hill has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Despite low property crime scores, higher-than-average violent crime scores inflate the neighborhood's overall Crime Score.
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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
Stone Hill
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Stone Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stone Hill, Sumter sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Stone Hill, Sumter over the last 12 months is $34,500, down 84% from the median 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
770
Median Age
37
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,111
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,432
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.9%
College Graduates
22.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
55.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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