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$345,000 $212/sqft
196 Ellington Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29301
5 bd · 3 ba · 1,631 sqft · 1968 · DOM: 63 d
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Vanderbilt Hill Homes in West Spartanburg, SC
Vanderbilt Hill sits on Spartanburg’s west side with the kind of established, residential character that comes from years of steady reinvestment.
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About Vanderbilt Hill
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Vanderbilt Hill, Spartanburg
First Impressions
Vanderbilt Hill sits on Spartanburg’s west side with the kind of established, residential character that comes from years of steady reinvestment. The streets read as classic suburban Spartanburg: generous lots, mature trees, and a mix of ranches, tri-levels, and updated two-story homes that give the neighborhood real variety without losing its cohesion. Many properties have a solid, traditional feel, and brick exteriors are common enough to shape the look of the community. With lot sizes often running well above a quarter acre and many homes offering driveways, carports, or attached garages, the setting feels spacious and practical.
Home Styles & Community Feel
Single-family homes define Vanderbilt Hill, and the housing stock spans from late-1940s construction through newer 2025 builds. That range gives buyers a choice between original character and more recent updates. Several homes have been renovated with new roofs, HVAC systems, windows, flooring, and kitchens finished with granite countertops or modern appliances. Others lean into the neighborhood’s original appeal with hardwood floors, fireplaces, and flexible lower-level spaces.
Basements are a meaningful part of the story here. Some are fully finished or walk-out spaces with rec rooms, workshops, extra bedrooms, or even second kitchens, while others remain unfinished and ready for storage or future expansion. Garage space is especially common, and oversized driveways show up often, adding to the neighborhood’s everyday usefulness. Outdoor living is another recurring theme: fenced backyards, decks, screened porches, patios, and large lots create room to spread out without leaving home.
Amenities & Daily Rhythm
Vanderbilt Hill’s rhythm is tied to convenience. Homes are frequently described as being close to shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, bowling, and Westgate Mall, which gives the area an easy, everyday practicality. Downtown Spartanburg is a short drive away, and several listings reference access to the city’s growing entertainment and retail core. Some properties also mention nearby hospitals, adding another layer of convenience for daily routines.
The neighborhood does not center on shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse, but the private outdoor space more than makes up for it. Larger yards, mature landscaping, and occasional features like covered patios, workshops, and storage buildings give many homes a lived-in, adaptable feel. The overall impression is of a community where the house itself does much of the work, with room for hobbies, storage, entertaining, and flexible use of space.
Location & Schools
Vanderbilt Hill is closely associated with Spartanburg School District 6, with Jesse Bobo Elementary, Fair Forest Middle, and Dorman High commonly named for the area. Location is one of the neighborhood’s strongest advantages: listings note easy access to I-26 and I-85, plus quick trips to downtown Spartanburg. One home is described as being just 1.9 miles from Westgate Mall and 3 miles from downtown Spartanburg, while others mention being 5 minutes from downtown, the city’s new baseball stadium, VCOM, and the Rail Trail.
That combination of west-side convenience, established schools, and direct access to major corridors gives Vanderbilt Hill a grounded, well-connected feel. It is the kind of Spartanburg neighborhood where errands, commuting, and weekend outings all stay within easy reach.
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Market Trends
Closed sales from MLS history for Vanderbilt Hill, Spartanburg
Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$291,500
5 sales closed · Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
1 yr ▴ 24.8% 3 yr ▴ 41.5% Spartanburg 1 yr ▴ 4.1%
Vanderbilt Hill median sale price is $291,500, up 24.8% from a year ago; Spartanburg is up 4.1%.
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The Vanderbilt Hill real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 71 days. With 0 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
- Median Price
- $291,500
- Average Price
- $278,180
- $/Sq.Ft (Q1)
- $51
- 1-Yr Price Trend
- +26.7%
Property Details
- Avg Bedrooms
- 3.4
- Avg Bathrooms
- 2.0
- Avg Lot Size
- 0.49 acres
Market Activity
- Active Listings
- 0
- Sold Last Year
- 3
- Median Days to Sell
- 71 days
Community Info
- Median Year Built
- 1964
- New Construction
- 1%