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It seems that virtually all major developments in the Columbia area are happening on the eastern side of the metropolitan area, or towards Cayce or Lexington. Is anything worthwhile coming up I-26 anytime soon?
Wow.. just curious on why you think Irmo is dying? Just because most of the development is moving towards Cayce and Lexington doesnt mean that Irmo is less desirable.. Irmo is "developed" for the most part.. Lexington and the areas to the south are really catching up since Irmo rapidly developed in the 90s and early 2000. Irmo is still growing with most of the growth moving mainly north of Irmo proper towards Ballentine, Chapin and Newberry. This is mainly because of the availability of developable land which is the same case for the Lexington area. Both Lexington and Ballentine have been underserved for some time and now with all of the housing development occurring.. they are coming into their own. So, I wouldnt be so quick to say Irmo is declining. Now there are older sections of Irmo particuliarly Seven Oaks and areas along St. Andrews Road that are older suburbs that may be stagnant and could see some decline.. but I wouldnt use that as an excuse to turn the lights out.. Keep in mind that Harbison Blvd is also considered "Irmo" and it has seen continuous growth over the last several years with many new businesses being announced....
Wow.. just curious on why you think Irmo is dying? Just because most of the development is moving towards Cayce and Lexington doesnt mean that Irmo is less desirable.. Irmo is "developed" for the most part.. Lexington and the areas to the south are really catching up since Irmo rapidly developed in the 90s and early 2000. Irmo is still growing with most of the growth moving mainly north of Irmo proper towards Ballentine, Chapin and Newberry. This is mainly because of the availability of developable land which is the same case for the Lexington area. Both Lexington and Ballentine have been underserved for some time and now with all of the housing development occurring.. they are coming into their own. So, I wouldnt be so quick to say Irmo is declining. Now there are older sections of Irmo particuliarly Seven Oaks and areas along St. Andrews Road that are older suburbs that may be stagnant and could see some decline.. but I wouldnt use that as an excuse to turn the lights out.. Keep in mind that Harbison Blvd is also considered "Irmo" and it has seen continuous growth over the last several years with many new businesses being announced....
My parents live in one of the older subdivisions in the area, and it seems like everyone is just holding onto their houses until someone pries them from their cold, dead hands. I'm seeing more payday loan places in what I thought were "good" areas, and even a internet sweepstakes business. Any time a new business talks about coming to the area, no one seems to think it will go anywhere close to this part of the area.
My parents live in one of the older subdivisions in the area, and it seems like everyone is just holding onto their houses until someone pries them from their cold, dead hands. I'm seeing more payday loan places in what I thought were "good" areas, and even a internet sweepstakes business. Any time a new business talks about coming to the area, no one seems to think it will go anywhere close to this part of the area.
Sure... I dont know how old your parents are.. but many older resident would prefer to remain in their homes until they are called home to glory.. Some mostly baby boomers want to shed their homes and move to Florida, the Lake, or even downtown Columbia. I think part of what you are eluding to is that as your parents generation dies off.. there may be few or not many younger families moving in to repopulate these older subdivisions. In fact unless, ranchers or split level, or 1970s and 1980s Mike Brady split level type homes come back into style.. some of the neighborhoods in Harbison and Irmo could be negatively impacted as individuals styles and models of homes desired change from one generation to the next. Conversely.. you have much older areas like Shandon, Melrose Heights, Earlewood, and Keenan Terrance in the City that are becoming more sought after because of their location and the craftsmanship of the homes.
The answer to this thread's title is apparently not. The Palmetto Baptist Hospital-Irmo they're building off of I-26 is big and beautiful. It is impressive.
Are there any pockets of really old homes in Irmo? I've seen plenty of newer and twenty to thirty year old neighborhoods but nothing much older. When I/we move there Irmo/Chapin is the target for the school district, the lake and seemingly slower pace. The dream house is an old victorian or true craftsman style but the ones I have found seem to be in Columbia proper, which squashes the school district and lake scenario. What am I missing in my search?
Developments as in... Shopping? Homes? Plenty of neighborhoods still being built in the Irmo area and shopping stretching out to Ballentine as within the last year or two they built a Wal-Mart along with a dozen or so other shops around it. Chik-fil-et, Mcdonalds, San Jose also located within walking distance of the Walmart. I could go on and on about the Irmo/Ballentine area.
Are there any pockets of really old homes in Irmo? I've seen plenty of newer and twenty to thirty year old neighborhoods but nothing much older. When I/we move there Irmo/Chapin is the target for the school district, the lake and seemingly slower pace. The dream house is an old victorian or true craftsman style but the ones I have found seem to be in Columbia proper, which squashes the school district and lake scenario. What am I missing in my search?
we've only been down in SC for 4 years (all living in the Chapin area which we love), but i have to say in the driving around we've done in this area i dont recall seeing much at all for truly nice/older homes (definitely not neighborhoods). My guess (and its just a guess) is that since the lake was only created in the late 20's, you may only find individual homes between Chapin and Irmo that fit the bill of what you're looking for, likely you wont find actual neighborhoods (as you'd find in Cola proper).
Perhaps one of the locals with more background knowledge on the area will have more details for you; it's not like Chapin and Irmo/Ballentine just sprouted up when the lake was created lol so i'm sure i'm just missing something.
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