Gilbert, South Carolina
Gilbert,SC is located in Lexington County halfway between the towns of Batesburg-Leesville and Lexington. Gilbert has seen explosive growth in the last decade. The combination of rural, small town living with outstanding Lexington District One schools is a big attraction for many families in the Midlands of SC. Having all the recreational opportunities of Lake Murray nearby is another big plus for the community. The proximity of I-20 makes it an easy commute from Gilbert to Columbia, Lexington, Aiken, and Augusta, among others.
Homes For Sale in Gilbert SC
Real estate in Gilbert, SC ranges from modest mobile homes on rural acreage, to lovely single family homes in beautiful subdivision to multimillion dollar homes on Lake Murray. In the first nine months of 2010 homes in the area sold in an average of 151 days and at an average price of $218,000.
For over 50 years, the Town of Gilbert has been the proud host of the Lexington County Peach Festival on the 4th of July – the height of South Carolina's peach season. From the morning parade through the street dance and a wonderful display of fireworks in the evening, there are a myriad of events to choose from at the Festival. During the day numerous groups, bands, dance schools, and vocalists entertain on various outdoor stages in the beautiful, shady Gilbert Community Park. Of course, there are always plenty of peachy treats and other southern favorites to eat.
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