Brick Three Bedroom South Carolina Home on 5.4 Acres $160K
OHU50K Notes $160,000
Brick Three Bedroom South Carolina Home on 5.4 Acres. Plenty of woodwork and charming design.
Realtor Comments
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick home offers great potential for an investor or first-time home buyer. Featuring a spacious front porch and a large covered patio, the home provides both charm and functionality. Situated on 5 acres, it includes a sizable storage shed and solid construction with good bones. With a little vision and care, this property can easily be transformed into a welcoming residence or a strong addition to an investment portfolio.
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1962
3012 Reynolds Rd, Blackville, SC 29817 $160,000
- Contact Realtor: Rebekah Grubbs
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Pros of Blackville, SC
Low cost of living & very affordable housing
Housing costs are much lower than state and national averages. Median home values are in the ~$65,000‑$75,000 range.
Renting is also cheap. Two‑bedroom units are well below national and state rent averages.
Overall cost of living (housing, groceries, etc.) is substantially lower than the U.S. average. BestPlaces gives Blackville a cost‑of‑living score ~ 75.1, meaning ~ 25% cheaper than the U.S. average.
Small‑town / rural feel; strong community sense
It’s a small town (~1,778‑2,000 people), so you can expect close‑knit relationships, more familiarity among neighbors.
Many people value Blackville for its quiet, slower pace of life, as opposed to hustle of big cities.
Some local amenities & natural beauty
Barnwell State Park is nearby, which offers outdoor recreation: camping, hiking, fishing etc.
Affordable housing developments have been renovated, such as Blackville Gardens Apartments, which helps with maintaining decent housing stock.
Homeownership somewhat common
Owner‑occupancy is fairly strong (≈ 66‑70% of households) which can mean more stable neighborhoods.
Cons / Challenges of Blackville, SC
Low incomes & high poverty rates
Median household income is quite low: ~$26,100 (or around there) in many reports.
The poverty rate is much higher than average — roughly 28‑30% of residents are below the poverty line in recent data.
Declining / small population & limited growth
Population has been decreasing over the past several years. In one 5‑year span, Blackville lost ~6%+ of its population.
With fewer people, there’s less economic momentum, fewer businesses, possibly fewer services and less investment.
Education & achievement levels are low in some areas
Only a small percent of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher (~5‑8%), which is far below state/national averages.
Some school performance metrics (especially in elementary or earlier grades) are weaker in certain subjects (math etc.).
Limited amenities / entertainment / services; travel needed
Many reviews and resident feedback say there are few restaurants, entertainment options, or shopping locally. For many such needs, you’ll likely have to travel to nearby towns.
Infrastructure (roads, buildings) is reported in some cases to be under‑maintained.
Crime & safety concerns
Crime data is mixed. Some sources show elevated property crime and safety concerns in certain neighborhoods.
Blackville ranks poorly in many safety metrics. For example, CrimeGrade puts Blackville in the 3rd percentile for safety among U.S. cities (meaning it is less safe than ~97% of them in those rankings) in some contexts.
Economic opportunities limited
Unemployment is higher than U.S. average in recent data.
Job market has shown decline over some recent periods, though some future job growth is projected.
