The Home Buyer's Guide to Walnut Farms in Summerville, SC

by The Family Real Estate Group

If you're thinking about buying a home in Summerville, South Carolina, Walnut Farms should certainly be on your shortlist. This community offers a quiet and serene atmosphere, yet it's close enough to downtown Charleston to provide easy access to all of the city's amenities. From its beautiful tree-lined streets and perfectly manicured lawns to its close proximity to beaches and shopping centers—not to mention its great schools—this charming suburb has everything you need for an ideal lifestyle.

About Walnut Farms

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Walnut Farms is located right off Dorchester Road, in the lower southwest part of Summerville with easy access to Route 17 alternate road, and 61. A short 12-minute drive is all it takes to find yourself in historic downtown Summerville and around 25 miles to downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

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Walnut Farms is located in Summerville, South Carolina southwest of the historic downtown. The neighborhood consists of around 175 homes that back up to the Ashley River with wooded lots offering tons of privacy. Located just 30 minutes from Charleston, you'll be able to enjoy all that this beautiful city has to offer while still enjoying the peace and quiet that comes with being outside the main city. This area also has plenty of great schools and shopping centers as well as plenty of activities for people looking for outdoor adventure or indoor fun.

Schools

Another benefit of living in Walnut Farms is that you are close to some excellent schools. The Dorchester District Two School District includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district also offers extracurricular activities for children like sports programs and clubs. If you have children who will be attending school in the future or are attending now, then this info can help you make an informed decision about whether or not Walnut Farms is the right place for them to grow up.

Beech Hill Elementary School

Beech Hill currently has 939 students in grades PK-5th with one teacher for every 17 students and 96% of its teaching staff with 3 or more years of experience.

Gregg Middle School

Gregg is a public middle school with 1,271 students in grades 6-8 with one teacher for every 16 students and 91% of its teaching staff with 3 or more years of experience.

Rollings Middle School of the Arts

This public school currently has 705 students in grades 6-8 with one teacher for every 18 students and 97% of its teaching staff with 3 or more years of experience.

Ashley Ridge High School

A public high school currently serving 2,308 students in grades 9-12 with one teacher for every 21 students and 88% of its teaching staff with 3 or more years of experience.

The Real Estate Market in Walnut Farms

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All the homes in Walnut Farms are rather substantial in size with smaller homes starting around 2,386 square feet to 5,761 square feet. Bedrooms range from 4 to 5 and bathrooms from 3 to 6.

Each home in the neighborhood sits on at least one acre and some have up to 3 acres of land. The designs of these homes vary from Victorian to Plantation-Style, to brick and the age ranges from 1989 up to 1997.

Home prices can vary widely from the high $300s up to $1 million+ with the median sale price around $420,000. Walnut Farms is also home to the famous "Hobbit House" which is currently for sale after being completely remodeled.

Amenities

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Walnut Farms doesn't feature amenities like community pools, parks, and other things like a lot of the newer developments. But in exchange, you have homes on large lots allowing for privacy and the ability to have your own amenities if you wish.

That is of course, as long as you stay within the guidelines of the Walnut Farms HOA. This active HOA holds events throughout the year like chili cook-offs, yard sales, food trucks, and more.

Conclusion

If you're considering a move to the Summerville area, Walnut Farms is a great place to live. Its close proximity to Historic Downtown and many exceptional dining and shopping options available without having to leave the area are just a few of the draws.

Not only that but it's also close to Charleston and some of the best beaches on the east coast! You can't argue with the benefits of living in this beautiful community. Take a moment to see the available homes for sale in Walnut Farms and if you'd like more information on what this neighborhood has to offer then please contact me today! I'm ready when you are!