Chanticleer, Greenville
Living & working in Chanticleer, Greenville
Chanticleer is an established residential neighborhood in Greenville, South Carolina, characterized by rolling, wooded hills. First developed in the 1960s with custom construction continuing through 2012 and into the 2020s, the community primarily consists of single-family custom estates situated on lots averaging 0.6 acres. It also contains townhomes and gated sections, including the Cottages at Chanticleer and the Hidden Hills enclaves. The primary green space and central focus of the neighborhood is the Greenville Country Club's Chanticleer Course, an 18-hole championship golf course. For daily recreation and lifestyle amenities, the neighborhood features sidewalks, tennis courts, a clubhouse, and a community pool.
While Chanticleer is strictly residential, it borders the Augusta Street commercial corridor, which serves as the neighborhood's main hub for dining and retail. The local economy is heavily influenced by the healthcare sector, driven by the close proximity of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and St. Francis Downtown. Remote workers can access nearby coffee shops and eateries along Augusta Street, such as the Augusta Street Deli & Market—which serves Methodical Coffee—and the A20 Café & Market. Dedicated coworking spaces like Roam in the ONE building and THRIVE Coworking at Poinsett Plaza operate a short distance away in downtown Greenville. For commuting, drivers can reach downtown Greenville in approximately five minutes via Augusta Street or access Interstate 85 for regional travel. Public transportation is available via Greenlink bus Route 507, which runs along Augusta Street and connects the neighborhood to the Greenlink Transit Center downtown.
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Chanticleer, Greenville is a mixed-use urban pocket of Greenville, with 47 businesses mapped within walking distance. Its walkability rates 58/100. Local businesses average 4.08★ on Google, and low foot traffic.
For getting around, transit access scores 31/100 (Moderate), with 2 stops within an 800 m walk. Reaching Downtown Greenville (~3.5 km) takes about 46.7 min by transit versus 11.0 min driving. Typical drive times to key destinations average 16.7 min — on the lower end for drive times in Greenville.
Environmentally, current air quality is good (AQI 61), among the top 14% for air quality in Greenville.