Blythewood SC Real Estate - Neighborhood Information

Blythewood SC Real Estate"Monday after the Masters". There is still an
Blythewood, South Carolina, is a suburb ofabundant supply of lots for sale on the golf
Columbia and is conveniently located about 20course with some interior lots that have fallen as
miles Northeast of the City of Columbia.low as $20,000. Today the average lot price is
Blythewood has served as a "last stop" beforearound $80,000(of the 75 listed on the MLS
the 75 mile drive to Charlotte, NC on Interstatetoday) and of the 23 MLS home listings, the
77, as it did in the mid 1800’s for the railroad.average is just above $400,000. In addition to
Locals pride themselves on the towns quaintforeclosed lots, there are also a few high-end
setting and charming neighborhoods. Just recentlycustom foreclosed homes in this golf community.
the Town of Blythewood created a new masterCrickentree
plan to construct a multi million-dollar communityCrickentree is another Blythewood neighborhood
park to service residents and maintain thethat is a diamond in the rough. Initially developed
country-like reputation that Blythewood is knownas Blythewood Plantation in the 1980’s,
for.Crickentree has undergone several exchanges of
New developments are becoming popular inownership. It is now officially named The Golf Club
Blythewood and offer a variety of amenities andof South Carolina at Crickentree and is owned by
unique characteristics that keep this small townthe same company that owns The Country Club
consistent to its original landscape. Many businessof SC in Florence, SC. In Crickentree you will find
parks and commercial real estate developments,custom homes from about $375,000 to nearly
such as Montgomery Ridge, have maintained the$2M in this ongoing development. The challenging
beauty of large estates while incorporating the18-hole course also offers some golf front
ongoing changes within the community. Residentialproperty for sale. Amenities fall slightly short of
real estate developments in Blythewood have alsoother developments in the area, but with the new
tried to maintain low-density country living. MuchYMCA and the residential development of Lake
of the Real Estate for sale in Blythewood consistsCarolina neighboring Crickentree, you’ll likely
of large parcels, equestrian farms, waterfrontfind anything that you need minutes from the
properties and golf course lots. In relation toentrance gates of Crickentree. Crickentree offers
homes for sale in Columbia, Blythewood has manymore of a traditional neighborhood setting with
differences that Columbia Neighborhoods may notthe benefits of golf.
offer. Here are a few that are popular and wellAshley Oaks
known:Ashley Oaks is quite different from the other
Longcreek Plantationneighborhoods because it is not geared toward
Neighborhoods like Longcreek Plantation offer 1-4the golf community. I would say that it is a highly
acre homesites with resort style amenities suchdesired community with modest homes. Mike
as golf, swimming, horseback riding, fishing andShelly, who is a well-known local developer,
tennis within the community. Although Longcreekcreated this neighborhood in a similar fashion that
is broken into several neighborhoods, it began ashis other developments are known for.
one development in the mid 1970’s. The focalShelly’s image of a suburban Blythewood
point of Longcreek Plantation is Lake Columbia.may be one of the contributing factors of
This is the lake that splits Windemere Golf CourseBlythewood’s popularity. He incorporates
and the Columbia Country Club. Longtown Road,quality and affordability for buyers of a median
which is the outer band of Longcreek Plantation,income. Ashley Oaks is filled with a handful of local
consists of a mix of older and newer homes withbuilders that have gained Shelly’s respect
restrictive covenants prohibiting lot sizes to bethroughout the years. The lot sizes here are
split into less than 2 acres. Many of the traditionalprobably more comparable to that of
and contemporary homes in this section containneighborhoods in Columbia, SC. The design of the
4-10 acres and are now in high demand. With theneighborhood and the minimal, yet logical,
proximity to Northeast Columbia and Fortgreenspace makes for an inviting environment.
Jackson, it is no wonder that this is a popularHomes for sale in Ashley Oaks today are listed
destination for visitors and locals. Neighborhoodson the MLS starting around $250,000 and up to
that fall within Longcreek Plantation neighborhood$545,000. Many of the homes top 3500 SF and
include Windemere, Runnymede, Fox Meadow,are constructed of brick with a crawl space
Westlake Farms, Westlake Woods, Club Colony,foundation. The neighborhood is located off of
Club Cottages, Crescent Lake and The Greens.Fulmer Road and is truly one of the hidden
Home prices have a broad range and homes listedtreasures in the community.
today average just under $400,000.This is just a few of the neighborhoods that are
Cobblestone Parkin Blythewood, SC. There are plenty of other
Originally called The University Club, Cobblestonesmall neighborhoods in this area that most buyers
Park has become a new sensation forare not aware of. I have lived in the Blythewood
Blythewood. Located in the heart of Blythewood,community since 1985 and know the history and
this 700-acre + development offers a plush livingreputation for most of the Blythewood and
environment. The main difference betweenColumbia, SC area. As a real estate agent I
Longcreek Plantation and Cobblestone Park is thatprovide a service to the public to help them in real
it is filled with new construction of custom homesestate transaction as a buyer or sellers agent.
and small lot sizes. The golf course is the mainThis opinion/article was written on June 15, 2009
attraction of this area spanning across the entireand the information of market data reflects this
improved development and once was home todate.