Westminister, South Carolina homes for sale

Westminster, South Carolina and its real estate lie about 950 feet above sea level in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. According to the 2010 census, Westminster is home to about 2,500 people and though the town is small, it has plenty to offer, including rivers, lakes, forests and mountains. The beauty of the surrounding area and Westminster’s amazing home prices make its real estate highly desirable for potential homebuyers in general and outdoor lovers in particular.

Westminster began as a rail town with a station on the Southern Railway. The stores, shops and factories which initially existed to service the trains and their passengers grew into a town. Today, the City of Westminster has diversified its economic base to include both modern industry and the historic shops and buildings of Old Main Street.

Shopping & Dining

Love Antiques? Love the thrill of the hunt when antique shopping? You’ll find many wonderful antique shops in Westminster. If you’re in to arts and crafts you’ll also find there are several wonderful arts and craft shops.

Recreation

Westminster hosts the annual South Carolina Apple Festival which celebrates the beginning of apple harvest season. The festival hosts a pro rodeo, live music, and much more.

Living

Besides the South Carolina Apple Festival, for which the town is famous, Westminster is notable for being one of only a handful of southern communities with a textile mill still located and operating within its city limits. Beacon Manufacturing employed more than 600 people at the height of its production. Many of the original company houses still surround it, serving as renovated reminders of a time long gone. Today, industry in Westminster’s 3.4 square mile area of real estate includes Beacon Blankets (a division of Faribault Woolen Mills), US Engine Valve and Sandvik Tooling Supply, which employ many local residents.

Westminster offers affordable home prices and a cost of living which is 22.5% lower than the U.S. average. Property in Westminster can be found at affordable prices with most being under $150,000. Westminster real estate is ideal for the nature lover, the small-town devotee, retiree, starter home purchaser, or simply anybody who wants to buy a home in a quiet, peaceful and absolutely beautiful community.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (864) 985-1234 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.