
$265,000 $111/sqft
129 Effie Drive
Piedmont, SC 29673
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,380 sqft · 1 ac · 1997 · 10 d ago
River Ridge in Piedmont has a distinctly river-oriented feel, where larger lots, mature trees, and long views toward the Saluda shape the experience of the neighborhood.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for River Ridge, Piedmont
River Ridge in Piedmont has a distinctly river-oriented feel, where larger lots, mature trees, and long views toward the Saluda shape the experience of the neighborhood. The homes here have leaned toward manufactured housing over the years, but the setting gives the community much of its character: broad yards, private outdoor space, and a relaxed connection to the water that is hard to miss.
"River views and generous lots define the everyday rhythm here."
The neighborhood’s housing footprint is centered on residential mobile homes, with most homes built in the mid-to-late 1990s and around 2000. Floor plans commonly offer three bedrooms and two baths, and the interiors often highlight practical upgrades such as renovated kitchens, updated flooring, fireplaces, walk-in closets, and roomy primary suites. Outdoor living matters here just as much as the interiors. Screened porches, decks, fenced yards, outbuildings, and wide driveways show up often enough to feel like part of the community’s identity. Many homes feature brick exteriors are not the story here; instead, the appeal is in the acreage, the river frontage, and the sense of breathing room.
River Ridge is more about private outdoor space than shared neighborhood amenities. Several homes sit on near-acre lots, and the river itself becomes the main amenity, with some properties offering direct frontage, wooded privacy, and level areas that work well for gardening, gathering, or simply enjoying the view. The landscape feels green and open rather than tightly packed, with the Saluda River adding a scenic backdrop that gives the area a calmer pace.
"This is a place where the backyard often feels like the main attraction."
River Ridge sits in the Piedmont area along Effie Drive, with a setting that places it between Greenville and Anderson and near the Greenville County line. Public remarks point to about 5 minutes to Hwy 29 and about 10 minutes to I-85 at Exit 32, which makes regional travel straightforward. One listing also notes quick access to Greenville, Anderson, and Clemson, along with nearby shopping and dining in the Anderson, Greenville, and Belton areas. School assignments commonly include Spearman Elementary, Wren Middle, and Wren High, tying the community to the Wren school district and its well-known local presence.
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Apr 10 2025 | $238,000 | 131 | 1,574 sq ft | 95.6% | $151 |
| | Sep 19 2024 | $190,000 | 89 | 1,316 sq ft | 88.4% | $144 |
| | Dec 5 2023 | $200,000 | 55 | 1,659 sq ft | 93.0% | $121 |
| | Nov 30 2023 | $312,500 | 49 | 2,387 sq ft | 96.2% | $131 |
| | Sep 11 2023 | $180,000 | 37 | 1,583 sq ft | 90.0% | $114 |
| | Mar 30 2023 | $198,750 | 75 | 1,375 sq ft | 99.4% | $145 |
| | Dec 24 2019 | $90,000 | 125 | 1,583 sq ft | 103.6% | $57 |
| | Mar 31 2017 | $39,900 | 43 | 1,140 sq ft | 100.0% | $35 |
| | Sep 13 2016 | $39,900 | 24 | 1,056 sq ft | 100.0% | $38 |
| | Apr 30 2013 | $38,000 | 48 | 1,564 sq ft | 95.0% | $24 |
| | Jul 9 2012 | $26,500 | 141 | 1,200 sq ft | 88.6% | $22 |
Closed sales from MLS history for River Ridge, Piedmont
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The River Ridge real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 56 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.