Fort Mill SC real estate has become one of the hottest commodities in the greater Charlotte, NC marketplace. Located along the I-77 corridor in the northernmost part of South Carolina, Fort Mill is one of the fastest growing communities. Residents of the town enjoy a high quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Fort Mill Schools are among the best in the state and perform in the top tier nationally.Close proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan area makes Fort Mill a desirable location for a number of thriving businesses and corporate offices, and provides numerous educational, recreational and employment opportunities.

The Town of Fort Mill was established in 1873 and takes its name from a colonial-era fort built by the British and a grist mill on nearby Steele Creek.The area has a very rich history. The Catawba Indians made their home here for many years. Scot-Irish settlers began arriving in the 1750's and 1760's and a small settlement soon developed. Fort Mill grew rapidly in the late 1800's as textile mills were established. Located just south of the state line shared with North Carolina, Fort Mill's closest neighbors are Rock Hill, SC, to the south and Charlotte, NC, to the north. Approximately 9400 people live inside the Town's corporate limits with a total of nearly 35,000 people residing within the entire Township.

Highlights in Fort Mill's history include:

• Jefferson Davis and the Confederate Cabinet passed through the area in their flight for Richmond in 1865. The last meeting of the full Confederate Cabinet was held at the White Homestead in Fort Mill. 
  
• Fort Mill was the home of Elliott White Springs, WW1 flying ace, author, industrialist and a member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame. 
  
• In the mid-1700's Thomas Spratt and his wife Elizabeth were traveling through upper South Carolina in their covered wagon. After spending a night among the friendly Catawba Indians, they were invited to stay and live in the area on a large tract of land given to them for their homestead. The Spratts were the first white settlers in the area and their descendants still live in Fort Mill today.

Property values have consistently risen over the past ten years in Fort Mill , and are continuing to do so. Fort Mill has become a major location for builders and developers from all across the nation to come and display their talents. The award-winning community, Baxter Village, is just one example that has garnered national attention. The area supports a host of highly qualified custom builders who will happily craft a home to the exact specifications of their clients. During the month of July 2008 there were 103 homes sold in Fort Mill from $94,900 to $669,246 for a median price of $228,000.

Gary Nagle is a resident of Fort Mill with a wealth of local knowledge. For High Definition Service in the Fort Mill SC Real Estate market, contact Gary directly at 803-493-2470.