Kilgore Farms, Simpsonville
Living & working in Kilgore Farms, Simpsonville
Kilgore Farms is a residential subdivision located in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville, South Carolina, situated along Woodruff Road. The neighborhood contains 367 custom-built single-family homes constructed between 2003 and 2021, with floor plans ranging from approximately 2,400 to 5,800 square feet. These residences predominantly feature craftsman and traditional architectural styles with stone, brick, and vinyl exterior finishes. Daily lifestyle within the development is centered around its recreational amenities, which include two community swimming pools, a children's splash area, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, walking trails, and a playground. Natural green space is integrated into the neighborhood through eight acres of preserved wooded common areas along Peters Creek, and the property sits immediately adjacent to the Mesa Soccer Complex.
The local business ecosystem of the surrounding Simpsonville area is driven largely by the healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Major employers in the region include Prisma Health, Alorica, KEMET Electronics, and Sealed Air Corporation, with Prisma Health operating an urgent care facility five minutes away on Scuffletown Road. Remote-work options near the neighborhood include Chestnut Coffee House + Market and Exchange Coffee Co., which are located in Simpsonville and offer workspace and internet access. For commutes to major employment hubs, the neighborhood connects to Interstate 385 and Interstate 85, allowing vehicle travel to downtown Greenville, located approximately 13 miles away, as well as the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Public transit connectivity is available through Greenlink Transit, specifically the Route 601 Simpsonville Connector bus line, which links Simpsonville and Mauldin.
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Kilgore Farms, Simpsonville is a residential / low-commercial pocket of Greenville, with 6 businesses mapped within walking distance. Its walkability rates 34/100 — on the lower end for walkability in Greenville. Local businesses average 4.72★ on Google, and medium foot traffic peaking weekday daytime.
For getting around, transit access scores 0/100 (Poor) — on the lower end for transit access in Greenville. Typical drive times to key destinations average 13.3 min — above average for drive times in Greenville.
Environmentally, current air quality is good (AQI 60), on the lower end for air quality in Greenville.