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Everybody knows everybody in Swansea
With a 2021 population of 726, Swansea is a very small town 21 miles from downtown Columbia. For its size, it has ample amenities: several well-maintained parks, some shops and charming family-owned restaurants. Its library puts on ongoing events, like movie nights and book clubs, and its neighboring town has a celebration called the Annual Pelion Peanut Party that brings all of Lexington County together. “Swansea is a very small town. It’s for people who want to be away from the city,” says real estate agent April Banks of Century 21 803 Realty, who’s sold real estate in the Columbia area since 2017. “It’s the kind of place where everybody knows everybody.”
Peaceful neighborhood of bungalows and mobile homes
Swansea properties are primarily mobile homes and bungalows, typically between $150,000 and $200,000. However, some newer, multi-story American traditional-style homes have been built in the last 10 years and usually list for around $250,000. “Swansea has a lot of families and retirees. I showed a house to a retired couple that was really excited about how safe the neighborhood felt—that their grandkids could play outside and they wouldn’t have to worry,” says Banks. Including the many land-only listings in Swansea, the average list price is about $265,000.
Many homes in Swansea are built on large lots.
Swansea is home to many bungalows.
Homes in Swansea often have simple facades.
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Swansea High School serves students in the Swansea area.
Lexington County School District No. 4
Students in Swansea go to Sandhills Elementary School, Sandhills Middle School or Frances F. Mack Intermediate School, and Swansea High School, all of which scored C-minuses on the educational review site Niche. All these schools are in Lexington County School District No. 4.
Swansea is less than 30 minutes from downtown Columbia, SC.
Take U.S. Route 321 to Columbia
Swansea is located on U.S. Route 321, which residents take 21 miles north to get to downtown Columbia. Its closest airport is the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which is 18 miles away, and its closest hospital is the Lexington Medical Center, which is 20 miles away. There are no public transit options in or around Swansea, so residents rely on cars to get around.
Plenty of mom-and-pop shops like CountrySide BBQ
Swansea has two thrift stores, an animal feed store, a trading card store and a Family Dollar, and most people shop at DG Market for groceries. For any shopping beyond that, residents usually head to Columbia, which is 21 miles away. “There aren’t many chain restaurants in Swansea. It’s mostly mom-and-pop shops,” says Banks. Locals love their dining options, like CountrySide BBQ, Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant, Paparoni’s Pizzeria and Grill and Swansea Valley Café, a classic American diner.
CountrySide BBQ is a popular restaurant in Swansea, SC.
Paparoni's serves everyone in Swansea's favorite pizza.
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Spend time outside at Swansea parks
Located in the middle of Swansea is the Town of Swansea Fountain, a beautiful water feature with a short brick wall surrounding it that locals like to sit on while they catch up with their friends. Kids bike and skate by, and at Christmas time, the town lights up a giant Christmas tree. Near the fountain is L.O. Rast Park, a cozy, family-friendly green space with a playground, covered picnic area and benches tucked under shady trees. Families also spend their weekends at the Swansea Youth Sports Complex, a well-maintained athletic facility with baseball, soccer and football fields and a playground. For a weekend away, they head south to the River Bottom Farms Family Campground. With 43 acres of rolling South Carolina farmland and options for tent, RV and cabin camping, it’s an excellent place for families and friends to get away and return to nature. The park has a swimming pool, volleyball courts, horseshoes, a playground and trails that allow visitors to explore the North Edisto River.
The Town of Swansea Fountain is located in the middle of Swansea.
Residents relax in the shade at L.O. Rast Park in Swansea.
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Annual Pelion Peanut Party unites Lexington County
Each November, Swansea residents head to the nearby town of Pelion to attend the Annual Pelion Peanut Party, a gathering of local farmers to boil their peanuts communally and share them with the community. The Pelion Ruritan Club has a well-kept secret recipe they use each year, and residents enjoy trying them fresh. The festival’s grown beyond just its peanut origins and now features a parade, craft show, amusement rides, fireworks and a peanut butter and jelly eating contest. Throughout the year, the Swansea Branch Library brings together community members with its ongoing events, like story times, book clubs and movie nights.
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On average, homes in Swansea, SC sell after 4 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Swansea, SC over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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