Find Your Corner of the Upcountry

The fastest-growing suburb in Greenville County and David's home base. Excellent schools, newer construction, easy I-385 access to downtown Greenville. Strong value play with top-tier amenities, a perennial favorite for relocating families.

Greenville County's most underrated suburb. More affordable than Simpsonville with the same excellent school district, shorter commutes, and a tight-knit community feel. Strong resale history and consistent buyer demand.

If you moved to Upstate SC for the mountains, this is your town. Terminus of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, gateway to Table Rock and Caesar's Head State Park. Charming walkable downtown with breweries, local dining, and arts. Prices rising fast. Get in early.

A dual-county gem straddling Greenville and Laurens counties. Revitalized Main Street with boutique shops and local restaurants, highly rated Hillcrest High School feeder schools, and a mix of established and new construction neighborhoods. Less than 25 minutes to downtown Greenville with a fraction of the price premium.

A growing unincorporated community in western Greenville County that offers more space for less money than most comparable areas. Convenient to both Greenville and Anderson via Highway 81. Popular with buyers wanting larger lots without sacrificing school quality or access to retail.

Sitting at the border of Greenville and Anderson counties along the Saluda River, Piedmont is one of the most affordable communities in the region. Strong blue-collar roots, some of the best square footage per dollar in the Upstate, and convenient to both the Greenville and Anderson job markets.

A historic textile mill town along the Saluda River with deep Upstate roots and some of the most affordable housing in the region. Pelzer is attracting attention from buyers priced out of larger markets and investors looking at long-term upside. A genuine value play with character.

One of the closest affordable communities to the city of Greenville. Berea sits just northwest of the city limits with quick access to downtown, major employers, and I-85. Older established neighborhoods with mature trees and large lots, significantly more affordable than comparable in-town options.

The best square footage per dollar in the entire Upstate right now. Larger lots, newer builds, and Cherokee Springs school zone consistently among the most well-regarded in Spartanburg County. Growing retail corridor along Boiling Springs Road. David's go-to recommendation for buyers who want space without breaking the bank.

Hub City is in the middle of a serious revival. New restaurants, a growing arts scene, Spartanburg Academic Movement investment, and a downtown that's finally getting its moment. Historic neighborhoods with genuine character, plus affordable land just outside the city. Strong investor interest in 2025–2026.

A small but steadily growing community in southern Spartanburg County, conveniently positioned between Spartanburg and Greenville along I-85. Newer subdivisions, competitive pricing, and proximity to major manufacturing employers including BMW's Greer campus just 10 minutes away.

A small community in southern Spartanburg County with a strong rural character and some of the most affordable land tracts in the region. Ideal for buyers seeking larger acreage, mobile home placement, or subdivision potential. Quiet, community-oriented, and significantly underpriced relative to neighboring areas.

Straddling two counties, Greer gives buyers access to both the Greenville and Spartanburg school districts. Close to GSP International Airport, BMW's massive manufacturing campus, and a charming historic downtown. One of the fastest-appreciating markets in the Upstate, and still more affordable than comparable Greenville suburbs.

If space and land are your priority, Laurens delivers. Larger tracts, rural character, and some of the most historically rich land in the Upstate: the Battle of Musgrove Mill was fought along the Enoree River here in 1780. Great for investors looking to subdivide or place mobile homes. An honest, affordable community with deep roots.

Home to Presbyterian College, Clinton has a classic small-town college atmosphere with affordable housing and a tight-knit community. Laurens District 56 schools serve the area. One of the most affordable markets David covers, strong for first-time buyers and investors seeking long-term upside in an undervalued market.

Lake Hartwell. Lake Keowee. Lake Russell. Anderson County is lake country, and the prices still haven't caught up to what the lifestyle is worth. Close to Clemson, with Anderson University in town, a growing job market, and excellent outdoor recreation year-round. One of the most undervalued cities in the entire Southeast.

Easley punches above its weight. Conveniently located between Greenville and Clemson on Highway 123, with Pickens County schools, a growing downtown, and some of the best home values in the western Upstate. Popular with Clemson faculty and staff, manufacturing employees, and families seeking affordability without sacrificing quality of life.

The county seat, founded in 1868 and named for Revolutionary War Gen. Andrew Pickens. Pickens sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge, close to Table Rock State Park and Hagood Mill, home of the South Carolina Petroglyph Site. The Doodle Trail, a paved rail trail along the old Pickens Railroad line, runs from downtown Pickens to Easley. A good fit for buyers who want small-town living with the mountains close by.

Home of Clemson University, built on John C. Calhoun’s Fort Hill estate. The town began as Calhoun and took the Clemson name in 1943. Lake Hartwell borders the city, and Hopewell, the Pickens family site now managed by the university, is where the Treaty of Hopewell was signed with the Cherokee in November 1785. Steady demand from faculty, staff, students and game-day visitors makes it a strong market for investors.

Central got its start in 1873, when the Atlanta and Richmond Air Line put its repair shops here, about halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, and it was incorporated in 1875. Today it is home to Southern Wesleyan University and sits just minutes from Clemson University, a quieter small-town option for people who work or study in Clemson.

Liberty grew up around the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line, with its depot built by 1874, and was incorporated in 1876. Textile mills followed in the early 1900s and still shape the town’s character. It sits between Easley and Clemson, about half an hour from downtown Greenville, and has its own high school in the School District of Pickens County.