Travelers Rest Real Estate Search
Address Search
Travelers Rest, SC History
TR, Travelers Rest, SC history and real estate are interesting. Yes, it is spelled correctly. The weird spelling is how it was originally incorporated. The modern city of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, is home to over 4,100 people in the rural areas in Greenville County, SC.
It is so named for a very long history of being a handy place to stop just before or after heading across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Situated at the base of "the great wall" and at a natural pass, the area was a crossroads of Native American travelers for perhaps thousands of years.
Today, over 60% of the property in Travelers Rest is owner occupied, and fewer than 10% of rentals are unoccupied at any given time. The climate is relatively mild, with less than a month of snowy weather per year. The town itself covers less than 10 square miles, so Travelers Rest real estate (especially new development) is on the outskirts of the "town." Recently Travelers Rest has seen a flurry of growth not limited to a new Walmart supercenter and surrounding shops. With the new Greenville rails to trails project (where existing railroad lines will be converted to trails which are part of Greenville Falls Park downtown along the Reedy River corridor) and improved highways from Asheville to Greenville coming through Travelers Rest this area is set to boom.
Get active, under contract and sold homes report for the TRAVELERS REST AREA. Be better informed about selling prices for properties and your future home.
What sold in the THIS neighborhood in the past year?
Archaeologists have excavated at the town site to discover several hundred years of settlement history going as far back as 3,500 years. The famous Mississippian Culture that is among the oldest in North America, built and defended a city here. Several burial sites have been uncovered in the area, including one in a man's cellar. The remnants of wattle and daub-constructed homes have also been found. The Catawba, Creek and Cherokee tribes have since occupied the area.
The area now known as South Carolina was part of the Cherokee Nation in 1755, when the Eastern section of the state was ceded to the State of South Carolina. Some early "cowboys" wandered into "Cherokee Country" and brought their animals up and down the hills along Native American trails. A trading post to serve them was set up at what is now the city of Greenville. The Cherokee were driven off their remaining lands in South Carolina in 1776 and the area was opened up to settlement after the War of American Independence.
Near the area the Reedy River Baptist Church was founded in 1778. Lands were granted to a group of Revolutionary War veterans in 1784 including about 20 families in the immediate area. The first road was constructed in 1794 as a route to Knoxville, Tennessee. The Overton plantation was established in 1799 to farm cotton and fruit orchards with the assistance of an average of 50 slaves until emancipation in 1865. First named Golgotha for the skulls found as part of the Mississippian burial site it was situation atop, the name was eventually changed to Travelers Rest for the increasing amount of traffic that sprung up in the region as settlers began moving out with their covered wagons to settle the county.
The fledgling settlement soon shared a name with the plantation. At that time, shepherds often came by with their flocks and were known in the area as "drovers." Soon they and other travelers could stay at the Bishop's Inn that included a pen to keep animals in while their owners stayed. Small farms slowly began appearing in the area. A post office was established in 1808 with stagecoach-delivered service. The Jackson Grove Methodist Church opened in the 1830s and one room schoolhouses taught an elementary education as more settlers moved into the area.
For European and American settlers during the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for people to find themselves spending an entire winter in the area and the local economy thrived supporting the guests. In 1888 a railroad line, then known as the "Swamp Rabbit" came through town, causing a divide between the upper and lower parts of town. When Travelers Rest incorporated in 1881, the upper section of town incorporated as the comparably-sized town of Athens. Twenty years later, Athens original charter had run out and was absorbed by Travelers Rest into a town of about 200 people.
Industry came to the town in 1929 when a bleaching facility and mill were built. Many people came to take advantage of the industrial jobs that were created after World War II. Plants included garment factories, a "Zonolite division" of W.R. Grade, embroidery plants, and a curtain company. Though much of the industry went into decline in the 1980s with the closure of the mill, the population of about 2000 has roughly doubled since the 1960s. Today the town is becoming a bedroom community to the greater Greenville metropolitan area now that the Greenville Real Estate market has picked up so precipitously.
Interestingly, the town was incorporated twice. When this was discovered in 1959 that the town's original articles of incorporation were for a period of 30 years, a special letter was sent to the South Carolina Secretary of State to have the town formally incorporated as Travelers Rest - with it's funny spelling - in Greenville County, which he duly did.
Travelers Rest SC Real Estate
A rare opportunity to own a private estate with breathtaking, year-round views of Paris Mountain, just minutes from downtown Travelers Rest. Set among rolling pastures an...
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, ACREAGE & LOCATION! Discover the perfect place to build your dream home in beautiful Travelers Rest! These stunning 5-acre tracts offer breathtaking mount...
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, ACREAGE & LOCATION! Discover the perfect place to build your dream home in beautiful Travelers Rest! These stunning 5-acre tracts offer breathtaking mount...
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, ACREAGE & LOCATION! Discover the perfect place to build your dream home in beautiful Travelers Rest! These stunning 5-acre tracts offer breathtaking mount...
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, ACREAGE & LOCATION! Discover the perfect place to build your dream home in beautiful Travelers Rest! These stunning 5-acre tracts offer breathtaking mount...
Contact Brooke Tyndall 864.704.7790 for additional information or to schedule a tour. Some properties are defined by the home, while others are defined by the land, the h...
Contact Brooke Tyndall 864.704.7790 for additional information or to schedule a tour. Some properties are defined by the home, while others are defined by the land, the h...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
19 N Highway 25 presents a rare opportunity to acquire approx. 3.62 unzoned acres with improvements in one of the Upstate's most active growth corridors. The property com...
- 2 Baths
**Seller is offering funds towards a rate buy-down with preferred lender** Stunning new Craftsman by Niemitalo Inc! Built with enhanced insulation, high-performance therm...
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
Check out 315 Barred Owl Road, a stunning new home in our Whitehawk Meadows community. This spacious two-story home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a two-car ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to 103 Newkirk Way, nestled in one of Travelers Rest's most sought-after neighborhoods, where convenience, community, and an incredi...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
The Rutledge at 408 Showalter Lane is a beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome with a one-car garage located in Magnolia Trail, a community offering direct...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Check out 329 Barred Owl Road a beautiful new home in our Whitehawk Meadows community. This spacious one and a half story home, features on the main level; three bedrooms...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
Have you been searching for a new construction home just minutes from Main Street Travelers Rest? Opportunities like this don't come along often. Welcome to 954 Tubbs Mou...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
A kitchen made for gathering, plenty of space to spread out, the ease of single-level living, and a peaceful setting to come home to —Welcome to 15 Upcountry Lane! Built ...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
BACK ON THE MARKET, AND YOUR SECOND CHANCE IS HERE! After welcoming more than 30 visitors in the first 48 hours, 44 Sacha Lane is available again! The previous buyers wit...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
Attention Buyers: Drop Your Initial Interest Rate! The seller is offering a custom interest Rate Buydown with an acceptable offer—giving you a dramatically lower monthly ...
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, INCREDIBLE LIVING SPACE, AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL! Welcome to 411 Barred Owl Road in the beautiful Whitehawk Meadows community of Trave...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
Welcome to One Love Drive, a beautifully appointed, practically new home custom built by Rick Quinn Home Builders in the heart of highly sought-after downtown Travelers R...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Thoughtfully updated, exceptionally versatile, and ideally located, this brick ranch brings together a combination of features that are increasingly difficult to find, es...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
The Rutledge at 414 Showalter Lane offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a one-car garage in Magnolia Trail, a new townhome community with direct access to the Swamp Rabb...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Nearly New Custom Home with hardwood floors throughout • Approx. ½-Acre Fenced Lot • Private Tree-Lined Backyard • Exceptional Outdoor Living • Extensive Upgrades ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
Distinctive design, inviting spaces, and a peaceful setting that feels worlds away without being far from anything. Tucked away just minutes from downtown Travelers Rest,...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Half an acre of room to breathe in Travelers Rest! Tucked onto a peaceful half-acre lot, this bright and airy home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a beautiful office wi...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Location. Layout. Lifestyle. All three come together in this better-than-brand-new home overlooking the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Built in 2025, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home off...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
Discover the potential of over 3 acres in desirable Travelers Rest! This property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy acreage, privacy, and an equestrian lifestyle with an...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
Set on nearly 8 acres of private, wooded land in Travelers Rest, this newer industrial-style single family home offers plenty of space, privacy, and potential for the rig...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
BREATHTAKING BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! UNZONED PROPERTY—TWO DWELLINGS, APPROX. 4 UNRESTRICTED ACRES & NO HOA! Rare opportunity in a beautiful setting just minutes from d...
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
Check out 140 Barred Owl Road, a beautiful new home in Whitehawk Meadows with a finished walk-out basement, overlooking the Swamp Rabbit Trail! This spacious two-story ho...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
Welcome to Bailey Mill Farms Lot 5 at 540 Chinquapin Road in Travelers Rest. Discover ±10.52 acres offering a scenic and private setting with beautiful mountain views and...
Welcome to Bailey Mill Farms Lots 3 & 4 at 530 Chinquapin Road in Travelers Rest. Discover ±20.32 acres offering a scenic and private setting with beautiful mountain view...
NEW CONSTRUCTION BY LOCAL BUILDER DISTINGUISHED DESIGN IN A PRIME TRAVELERS REST LOCATION! Situated on a spacious 1.65-acre lot with NO HOA, this exceptional home offers ...
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
Positioned approximately halfway up Mountain Summit Road in The Cliffs Valley, this custom luxury home captures long-range mountain views extending approximately 20 miles...
- 3 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
Experience 112 Wedge Way in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. A refined under-construction retreat in the prestigious Cherokee Valley mountain community. Discover elevated ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
Mountain views. A level lot. A beautifully designed floor plan. And a finished terrace level that gives you room to live, work, entertain, and unwind. Welcome to 4 Tee Bo...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Oh what a blessing this amazing home is going to be for the right family! 6206 State Park Road is a beautiful modern farmhouse-style home perfectly positioned in the hea...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Morning coffee tastes a little different at 1331 Tubbs Mountain Road. Step onto the covered Trex deck, where sweeping views toward Table Rock and Caesars Head invite you ...
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
Mountain views, nearly 13 acres, an in-ground pool, and exceptional privacy—all just 5 miles from downtown Travelers Rest. Located at 202 McCauley Road Extension, this 3-...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
Welcome home! Brand new downtown TR construction. This brand new home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, is right beside the swamp rabbit trail, and less than 5 minutes from...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! 5.48 acres of unzoned, unrestricted land in a private setting just minutes from Travelers Rest. Tucked away from the road, this property offers exce...
The Listings data contained on this website comes from various participants of The Multiple Listing Service of Greenville, SC, Inc. Internet Data Exchange. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. © 2026 Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved. Last Updated
Address Search
:format(webp):quality(80)/u.realgeeks.media/greenvillescrealestate/facebook-icon.jpg){kind=icon}
:format(webp):quality(80)/u.realgeeks.media/greenvillescrealestate/instagram.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg)
Example of our 3D INTERACTIVE Virtual Home Tour
