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$305,000 $197/sqft
7 River Oaks Drive
Greenville, SC 29601
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,551 sqft · DOM: 68 d
Fireplace Garage
Tanglewood Homes for Sale in Greenville, SC
Tanglewood offers the rare combination of established neighborhood character and close-in convenience just 4 miles from Downtown Greenville.
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About Tanglewood
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Tanglewood, Greenville
Community Highlights
Tanglewood offers the rare combination of established neighborhood character and close-in convenience just 4 miles from Downtown Greenville. The defining feature here is freedom from HOA restrictions combined with generous lot sizes averaging over half an acre—nearly double what you'll find in newer developments. Mature hardwoods and natural privacy define the streetscape, with several properties featuring wooded settings and creek frontage that create a retreat-like atmosphere minutes from urban amenities.
The housing stock reflects waves of development from the mid-20th century through 2024, creating diverse architectural character. The original core consists of brick ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s, many recently renovated with open-concept layouts, modern kitchens featuring quartz countertops and stainless appliances, and updated bathrooms. A 2024-built Craftsman at 3,000 square feet demonstrates the neighborhood's appeal to new construction as well. Brick exteriors are frequently mentioned across listings, with construction types including brick, vinyl siding, and mixed materials.
Amenities & Property Features
What Tanglewood lacks in formal community amenities, it compensates for through property-level advantages. The absence of HOA fees and restrictions means homeowners have added flexibility: extended driveways accommodate boats and RVs, privacy fencing is common, and several properties include workshops and outbuildings wired for power. Nearly one-third of homes feature basements—unusual for the Upstate—offering finished living space or storage. Corner lots provide extra yard space and dual-driveway access.
Several properties showcase distinctive outdoor features: in-ground pools with stamped concrete surrounds, raised garden beds, fruit trees (plum, mulberry, grapes, blueberries), koi ponds, and fire pit areas. Large covered porches and sunrooms extend living space. The neighborhood's topography varies from level lots to properties set on hillsides, with some offering seasonal water views of winding creeks.
Location & Schools
Positioned in northwest Greenville between Highway 123 and Downtown, Tanglewood delivers commute times of 10-15 minutes to the city center, Prisma Health, St. Francis Hospital, and Furman University. The Village of West Greenville sits 5 minutes away. Students attend Welcome Elementary, Tanglewood Middle, and Carolina High School.
The established neighborhood setting provides quiet streets lined with mature landscaping while maintaining easy access to Falls Park, Unity Park, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and Greenville's downtown dining and cultural district. Properties backing to wooded areas or positioned on cul-de-sacs offer particular privacy despite the central location.
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Market Trends
Closed sales from MLS history for Tanglewood, Greenville
Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$305,000
5 sales closed · Sep 2024 – Aug 2025
1 yr ▴ 8.3% Greenville 1 yr ▴ 4.3%
Tanglewood median sale price is $305,000, up 8.3% from a year ago; Greenville is up 4.3%.
+2 outside price range.
The Tanglewood real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 53 days. With 0 active listings and 4 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.
Pricing
- Median Price
- $296,000
- Average Price
- $283,400
- $/Sq.Ft (Q1)
- $58
- 1-Yr Price Trend
- −41.6%
Property Details
- Avg Bedrooms
- 3.2
- Avg Bathrooms
- 1.9
- Avg Lot Size
- 0.59 acres
Market Activity
- Active Listings
- 0
- Sold Last Year
- 4
- Median Days to Sell
- 53 days
Community Info
- Median Year Built
- 1964
- New Construction
- 0%
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