Three towns with their own identities form one larger community
Just 15 miles south of Greenville, the small towns of Williamston, Pelzer and West Pelzer have separate town governments, but often feel like one big community. “We call ourselves the tri-cities,” says Carolann Newton, broker-in-charge at Jackson Stanley Realtors, who's also a Williamston resident. The towns are within a 3-mile radius of one another, but Newton says each community strives to maintain its own identity. Williamston, Pelzer and West Pelzer’s locally owned restaurants, parks and events each make them distinct suburban enclaves with a rural flavor. “It’s just the comforts of a small town,” Newton says.
Play a round of golf at Saluda Valley Country Club in Williamston.
Homes sitting along several lakes are found in the area around Williamston.
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Small subdivisions cut through farmland
Single-family homes make up most of the options in the area, where quiet residential streets branch off country roads. Cottages and ranch-style homes sell for between $100,000 and $350,000. Recently built, New Traditional and craftsman-style homes in subdivisions usually sell for between $350,000 and $850,000. The occasional hundred-plus-year-old farmhouse calls back to the community’s rural roots. Some backyards overlook farmland, and front yards tend to have minimal landscaping other than a few shade trees and shrubs.
Rows of traditional brick ranch homes line the neighborhood streets of the town of Williamston.
Larger homes can also be found for the larger families of Williamston.
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Mineral Spring Park and the Saluda River are popular outdoor spaces
Williamston, Pelzer and West Pelzer each offer outdoor recreation. “We have the Mineral Spring Park [in Williamston], then Pelzer has the Saluda River, and West Pelzer has Chapman Park. They play off each other,” Newton says. In addition to its natural spring, Mineral Spring Park has pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, and trails that lead through shaded areas and along Big Creek. “I picked Williamston because of the park. You can pick up a book and go over there and sit on a bench and read. It’s almost like going back in time,” Newton says. Chapman Park also has a playground and picnic shelters, and Pelzer’s side of the Saluda River has kayak and boat launches.
Williamston Spring Park is home to the well known mineral springs of Williamston.
The Saluda river runs along the outskirts of Williamston offering water activities for all.
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Williamston, Pelzer and West Pelzer all host popular events
Among other events, the Spring Water Festival is held each year at Mineral Spring Park. Eventgoers can cool off with a drink from the park’s natural spring, once known for its medicinal properties and Williamston’s claim to fame, while listening to live bands and exploring local vendors.
Williamston, Pelzer and West Pelzer each host more events throughout the year, and Newton notes that residents from each town often attend festivals in the other. Downtown Pelzer hosts Pumpkinpalooza in Chapman Park around Halloween, with costumes, music and candy for the kids. West Pelzer and Pelzer throw a joint Christmas Parade of Lights each year. “They have snow machines and light up the Christmas tree in front of town hall,” Newton says. Williamston also hosts its own annual Winter Wonderland Christmas parade and tree lighting.
Agricultural education in Anderson School District One
Some students are zoned to attend West Pelzer Elementary School, which earns an A-minus rating from Niche. Students from several elementary schools in the area continue to Palmetto Middle School and Palmetto High School, which earn A and B grades from Niche, respectively. The Palmetto Agricultural Education program allows high schoolers interested in farming to take courses such as agricultural mechanics or agriscience and technology.
Palmetto Elementary School is home to over 500 young students of Williamston.
Palmetto High School is the only high school in the town of Williamston.
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Dining throughout the neighboring towns
Locals have many dining options nearby. One popular option is Lincoln Taproom in West Pelzer, where visitors can enjoy a beer while they listen to live music on the lawn and their kids play yard games. Williamston’s Main Street has chain restaurants and Raine’s, a casual sit-down restaurant serving burgers, salads and steaks. Lollipop’s Sweets and Eats, also on Main Street, is a popular spot to escape the summer heat with an ice cream cone. For errands, there’s an Ace Hardware in Williamston, a Food Lion in Pelzer and a Walmart 15 miles away in Anderson.
Retail shops in the historical buildings of Williamston line main street running through town.
Inside Maple Bakery and Coffee House you can relax and enjoy a fresh baked pastry.
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Interstate 85 takes drivers to Greenville and larger cities
Williamston-Pelzer is largely car-dependent. Drivers can get to downtown Greenville, about 15 miles north, using Interstate 85. I-85 also leads to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, and major cities like Charlotte, 120 miles northeast, and Atlanta, 135 miles southwest.
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Williamston is a great family friendly area. Williamston isn't very far from other smaller towns or cities, and it's very convenient. There's lots of beautiful property where you can just be at peace. It is a blessing to be outside doing yard work while hearing the birds chirp, and being able to look at beautiful flowers. Williamston is a great place to be and that's why I enjoy it.
1.0Current Resident
12/25/2016Niche Review
High water bills and high traffic as this is a cut through for trucks off the interstate. Getting through this small town can be frustrating.
5.0Current Resident
7/13/2017Niche Review
Always a festival or party happening, Christmas lights are at the park every year, beautiful park with a playground, and good schools.
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Williamston-Pelzer Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Williamston-Pelzer, Williamston sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Williamston-Pelzer, Williamston over the last 12 months is $339,450, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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