
$269,900 $129/sqft
249 Country Forest Lane
Lyman, SC 29365
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · 2007 · 3 mo ago
Country Forest in Lyman has the feel of a tucked-away pocket with room to breathe.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Country Forest, Lyman
Country Forest in Lyman has the feel of a tucked-away pocket with room to breathe. The homes sit on generous lots, many with long driveways, mature trees, and backyards that open to woods or creekside views. It is the kind of place where the setting does a lot of the talking: front porches, decks, fenced yards, and a clear preference for privacy over close-in density.
"Country Forest pairs a country-style setting with quick reach to the Upstate’s main travel routes and town centers."
This is a single-family neighborhood with a noticeably consistent housing profile. Most homes were built in the 2000s, and the architecture leans toward practical two-story and ranch layouts with open living areas, eat-in kitchens, and main-level primary suites in several floor plans. Many homes feature hardwood floors, granite or solid-surface counters, fireplaces, bonus rooms, and attached garages. Outdoor living matters here too, with screened porches, decks, patios, fenced yards, and occasional pool space or creek frontage adding to the appeal.
The overall feel is spacious and established rather than compact. Lot sizes commonly stretch beyond a half acre, which gives the neighborhood a little more breathing room than many newer subdivisions. You also see a mix of updated interiors and homes that have been carefully improved over time, which helps the community feel lived-in and well cared for.
Country Forest is not built around a large amenity package; instead, it offers the everyday comforts people tend to use most. Attached garages are common, outdoor entertaining spaces are frequent, and the larger lots make room for gardening, storage buildings, and backyard projects. A few homes include basements, and some have extra finished space for media rooms, offices, or guest quarters. The rhythm here is calm and residential, with the landscape and the lot size doing much of the work.
"The neighborhood’s appeal comes from space, privacy, and homes that are designed for easy day-to-day living."
Country Forest sits in the Greer-Lyman area of Spartanburg County, with easy reach to both Greer and the broader Greenville-Spartanburg corridor. Listings place it about 3 to 5 minutes from downtown Greer, less than 10 minutes from Greer in some remarks, about 15 minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and Greer Memorial Hospital, and roughly 20 to 25 minutes from downtown Greenville and downtown Spartanburg. Nearby destinations mentioned in the listings include Wade Hampton Blvd, Lake Robinson, Lake Bowen, Lyman Lake, BMW, North Greenville University, and the shopping and restaurant options around downtown Greer.
School assignments are Crestview Elementary, Greer Middle, and Greer High, with the Greer schools serving as the community’s primary educational connection.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Lyman
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Apr 5 2024 | $430,000 | 175 | 3,925 sq ft | 98.9% | $110 |
| | Feb 10 2022 | $430,000 | 53 | 3,925 sq ft | 91.5% | $110 |
| | Nov 19 2021 | $311,000 | 40 | 2,386 sq ft | 100.4% | $130 |
| | Nov 10 2021 | $280,000 | 46 | 2,136 sq ft | 96.6% | $131 |
| | Jun 16 2021 | $280,000 | 51 | 2,134 sq ft | 98.4% | $131 |
| | May 28 2021 | $280,000 | 64 | 2,411 sq ft | 101.8% | $116 |
| | Dec 29 2020 | $271,000 | 33 | 2,238 sq ft | 102.3% | $121 |
| | Aug 31 2020 | $149,900 | 161 | 1,539 sq ft | 102.0% | $97 |
| | Jun 27 2019 | $159,900 | 31 | 1,494 sq ft | 100.0% | $107 |
| | May 31 2019 | $151,000 | 37 | 1,231 sq ft | 102.8% | $123 |
| | Mar 15 2019 | $212,900 | 52 | 2,394 sq ft | 98.6% | $89 |
| | Jan 7 2019 | $195,000 | 55 | 1,999 sq ft | 100.1% | $98 |
| | Jan 7 2019 | $195,000 | 59 | 1,999 sq ft | 100.1% | $98 |
| | May 3 2018 | $200,000 | 64 | 2,355 sq ft | 99.1% | $85 |
| | Nov 13 2017 | $182,000 | 89 | 2,156 sq ft | 95.8% | $84 |
| | Jul 11 2017 | $199,900 | 53 | 2,175 sq ft | 100.0% | $92 |
| | May 8 2017 | $220,000 | 44 | 2,375 sq ft | 100.0% | $93 |
| | Nov 30 2015 | $125,000 | 62 | 1,735 sq ft | 100.1% | $72 |
| | Aug 27 2015 | $176,500 | 74 | 2,494 sq ft | 98.1% | $71 |
| | Apr 1 2015 | $140,000 | 379 | 2,482 sq ft | 100.0% | $56 |
| | Dec 19 2014 | $174,900 | 168 | 2,224 sq ft | 100.0% | $79 |
| | Jun 26 2014 | $154,450 | 140 | 1,915 sq ft | 96.6% | $81 |
| | Dec 13 2013 | $168,000 | 86 | 1,909 sq ft | 103.4% | $88 |
| | Dec 13 2013 | $168,000 | 78 | 1,909 sq ft | 103.4% | $88 |
| | Nov 26 2013 | $99,000 | 39 | 1,440 sq ft | 100.0% | $69 |
| | Oct 1 2013 | $137,500 | 49 | 1,925 sq ft | 98.2% | $71 |
| | Sep 30 2013 | $165,000 | 187 | 2,360 sq ft | 100.1% | $70 |
| | Aug 27 2013 | $195,000 | 74 | 2,443 sq ft | 98.7% | $80 |
| | Aug 27 2013 | $195,000 | 78 | 2,150 sq ft | 98.7% | $91 |
| | Apr 1 2013 | $148,900 | 114 | 2,348 sq ft | 100.0% | $63 |
| | Apr 1 2013 | $148,900 | 115 | 2,348 sq ft | 100.0% | $63 |
| | Sep 25 2012 | $64,000 | 88 | 1,440 sq ft | 87.8% | $44 |
| | Feb 3 2012 | $150,000 | 267 | 2,100 sq ft | 94.0% | $71 |
| | Mar 25 2011 | $30,000 | 119 | 1,564 sq ft | 97.1% | $19 |
| | Jan 29 2010 | $166,000 | 319 | 2,279 sq ft | 97.7% | $73 |
| | Jan 12 2010 | $153,000 | 118 | 2,076 sq ft | 95.7% | $74 |
| | Apr 20 2009 | $65,000 | 207 | 1,184 sq ft | 84.2% | $55 |
| | Jun 29 2007 | $172,000 | 9 | 2,255 sq ft | 95.8% | $76 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Country Forest, Lyman
Country Forest median sale price is $280,000; Lyman is down 0.3%.
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Country Forest real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 64 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.