Second Mill Homes for Rent

Second Mill in Sumter features midcentury homes on spacious lots along the wooded edges of Second Millpond. Developed between the late 1940s and late 1970s, the homes range from brick ranch-style and Cape Cod-inspired to Colonial Revival, typically on quarter to half-acre lots. The neighborhood is bordered by Sumter's greenbelt and is close to Swan Lake Iris Gardens, which has a Japanese iris garden and all eight species of swan. Less than a mile from the University of South Carolina Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College, the area is convenient for faculty, staff and families. Palmetto Park, with its sports complex and tennis center, and the lakefront trails of Swan Lake Iris Gardens offer recreational opportunities. Streets are quiet, suitable for morning runs or walks with pets. Residents have access to Sumter's main retail area on Broad Street, featuring the Sumter Mall, big box stores, grocery stores and dining options like Mariachi's and Johnny's Garden and Juice Bar. The Sumter Farmers Market on the USC-Sumter campus is popular for fresh produce and artisan goods. Downtown Sumter, about 3 miles away, offers boutiques, restaurants and events like Oktoberfest on Main and Fourth Fridays. Second Mill is 10 miles from Shaw Air Force Base, contributing to the community's patriotic spirit. Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital is less than 3 miles away, and the neighborhood is well-connected with Highway 378 and Interstate 95 nearby, providing access to Florence, Columbia and Charleston. For air travel, residents can choose between regional airports in Columbia and Florence or drive to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, 115 miles away.