Merryweather Farms
Mature Trees and Traditional Two-Story Homes Near Downtown Fort Mill
Merryweather Farms is an established single-family neighborhood in Fort Mill, South Carolina, built out almost entirely between 1995 and 1997, with a handful of homes reaching back into the late 1980s. Traditional two-story floor plans, roughly 1,728 to nearly 3,918 square feet, sit on generous quarter-acre to nearly three-quarter-acre lots, and three decades of growth have left the streets canopied with mature trees, a look that's hard to find in Fort Mill's newer subdivisions.
The neighborhood sits southeast of Baxter Village in the 29715 zip code, close enough to walk or bike to some of Baxter Village's shops and restaurants while keeping a quieter, more private feel on its own wooded lots. There's no resort-style clubhouse here; the appeal is straightforward, roomy family homes on real yards, an easy drive from downtown Fort Mill, at some of the more approachable price points left in a fast-growing town.
Details on the Area
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Built out almost entirely between 1995 and 1997, Merryweather Farms has had 30 years to grow in, giving its streets a wooded, established canopy that's rare in Fort Mill's newer developments.
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Homes range from about 1,728 to nearly 3,918 square feet, with classic formal-and-informal layouts built for families who want room to spread out.
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Lots run from about 0.25 to 0.70 acres, giving many backyards a private, wooded feel that's increasingly hard to find close to downtown Fort Mill.
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A short drive or bike ride from Baxter Village's Market shops, restaurants, YMCA, and library branch, without living inside a dense town-center development.
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Recently reported around $100 a year, among the lowest dues of any established Fort Mill neighborhood, with no clubhouse or pool to maintain.
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Rather than a resort-style amenity center, residents rely on nearby parks, playgrounds, and walking trails for outdoor time close to home.
HOMES FOR SALE IN MERRYWEATHER FARMS
Merryweather Farms trades in a steady, well-established resale market rather than new construction, so here's what's actually been closing lately.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$485,000
28 sales, past 12 months
Homes sold
28
Past 12 months
Median price per sq ft
$189
Past 12 months
Price range
$480K–$800K
Recent listings and closed sales
Typical year built
1989–1997
Most homes 1995–1997
HOA dues
~$100/yr
Among the lowest in the area
Merryweather Farms single-family homes, Fort Mill SC (29715 zip code), Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty and Houses in Charlotte. Figures move with the market; verify current values.
Schools In Merryweather Farms
Merryweather Farms is zoned into the Fort Mill School District, South Carolina's largest-growing district and consistently one of its highest-ranked. Here are the schools most commonly assigned to the neighborhood, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
Riverview Elementary
Banks Trail Middle
Catawba Ridge High
Catawba Ridge High opened in 2019 and has graduated several classes since, but Fort Mill School District's attendance lines keep shifting as the district adds schools to keep up with growth. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the district's School Attendance Maps and Online School Locator at fortmillschools.org before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Merryweather Farms is governed by a homeowners association with unusually low dues, recently reported around $100 a year, among the lowest of any established Fort Mill subdivision. That low cost reflects the neighborhood's approach: there's no on-site clubhouse or pool, and residents lean on the parks, playgrounds, and walking trails scattered through the community and nearby Baxter Village rather than a dedicated amenity center.
Because the HOA's specific management company and covenant details aren't published anywhere online, confirm the current dues, any architectural guidelines, and what they cover directly with the HOA or through the closing attorney before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Merryweather Farms sits off Creekside Drive and River Wood Drive in Fort Mill, SC 29715, in York County, southeast of Baxter Village and close to State Route 160 and I-77. Baxter Village's Market shops and restaurants, a YMCA, and a York County Library branch are all a short drive or bike ride away, and downtown Fort Mill's own restaurants, Walter Y. Elisha Park, and amphitheater are just minutes further.
Carowinds amusement park is about 15 minutes away, and Fort Mill's Carowinds Boulevard and Dave Lyle Boulevard retail corridors are close by for everyday shopping and dining. Uptown Charlotte runs roughly 20 to 25 minutes north via I-77, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a similar drive, making Merryweather Farms an easy option for commuters who want South Carolina's lower taxes without giving up quick access to Charlotte.
Places to explore in Merryweather Farms
Frequently Asked Questions
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Off Creekside Drive and River Wood Drive in Fort Mill, South Carolina, 29715, in York County, southeast of Baxter Village and close to State Route 160 and I-77.
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It's an established, tree-covered neighborhood built almost entirely between 1995 and 1997, with traditional two-story homes on quarter-acre to nearly three-quarter-acre lots. Three decades of growth have given the streets a mature, wooded feel that's harder to find in Fort Mill's newer subdivisions.
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An address search for Merryweather Farms currently comes back zoned for Riverview Elementary, Banks Trail Middle, and Catawba Ridge High, all part of Fort Mill School District 4. Attendance lines shift as the district grows, so verify current assignments through the district's School Attendance Maps and Online School Locator at fortmillschools.org before you buy.
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Over the past 12 months, 28 single-family homes sold in Merryweather Farms at a median price of about $485,000, or roughly $189 per square foot. Prices have recently ranged from about $480,000 to $800,000. Verify current values, since the market moves.
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Yes, a homeowners association with unusually low dues recently reported around $100 a year. There's no clubhouse or pool; residents use neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and walking trails instead. The specific management company and covenant details aren't published online, so confirm current dues and rules directly with the HOA before making decisions.
