--- title: "Old Town / May Park" url: https://www.hereaiken.com/old-town-may-park/ date: 2026-05-28T21:38:33-04:00 modified: 2026-05-28T21:53:36-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Aiken" attribution: "HERE Aiken" --- # Old Town / May Park *Source: [HERE Aiken](https://www.hereaiken.com/old-town-may-park/) — May 28, 2026 by * Aiken County · Historic # Old Town / May Park Aiken's most affordable in-city neighborhoods — older bungalows and historic craftsman homes at the city's entry-level price point. Most affordable in-city Aiken housing Craftsman bungalow stock Downtown proximity ### Quick Facts ZIP29801 CategoryHistoric Platted1900 Main CorridorPark Avenue / May Park Drive / Barnwell Avenue south CountyAiken County ### At A Glance Walkability55/100 Commute3-8 minutes to downtown Aiken — walkable for many addresses InterstateI-20, 12 minutes (Exit 18) VibeAffordable historic — renovation potential, downtown walkability, working-neighborhood energy Best ForFirst-time buyers seeking the lowest in-city price point with renovation opportunity; investors; buyers who value downtown walkability over turnkey finishes ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Old Town / May Park? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Aiken, SC 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Old Town / May Park [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Old Town and May Park occupy residential areas south and west of Aiken's downtown historic district core, accessible via Park Avenue, May Park Drive, and Barnwell Avenue. These neighborhoods sit within walking distance of downtown Newberry Street — roughly 10 to 20 minutes on foot — but are separated from the premier historic district by a visible shift in housing stock and maintenance patterns. ZIP code 29801. [**Open Old Town / May Park in Google Maps →**33.5500° N, 81.7220° W · ZIP 29801](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.55,-81.722) ## Character Old Town and May Park occupy the affordable end of Aiken's in-city housing market. The housing stock includes late 19th and early 20th century craftsman bungalows, some in excellent restored condition and others requiring significant investment. The May Park area specifically has ZHVI data reflecting transaction sets dominated by distressed or lower-value properties, suggesting significant variance within a short geographic area. For buyers willing to engage in renovation and who want walkable access to downtown Aiken at the most accessible price point, Old Town and May Park represent the strongest opportunity in the city. ## History Old Town and May Park developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as residential areas for Aiken's working-class and service-economy population — the craftsmen, domestics, and small business owners who served the Winter Colony elite and the broader city. The housing stock reflects that era's building tradition of modest but well-constructed bungalows and cottages. ## Homes For Sale in Old Town / May Park 8 active listings · Aiken Association of Realtors MLS https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=238428259&listing_title=6194+High+Top+Lane%2C+Aiken%2C+SC+29801&sr_vendor=aik $350,000 6194 High Top Lane 4 bd · 3.00 ba · Aiken, SC 29801 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=240981808&listing_title=5100+Wateree+Place%2C+Aiken%2C+SC+29803&sr_vendor=aik $1,245,000 5100 Wateree Place 3 bd · 4.00 ba · Aiken, SC 29803 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=243712292&listing_title=1863+S+Barton+Drive+S%2C+Augusta%2C+GA+30906&sr_vendor=aik $214,900 1863 S Barton Drive S 4 bd · 2.00 ba · Augusta, GA 30906 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=243961668&listing_title=1133+Ridgecrest+Avenue%2C+North+Augusta%2C+SC+29841&sr_vendor=aik $324,990 1133 Ridgecrest Avenue 2.00 ba · North Augusta, SC 29841 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=244146132&listing_title=208+Misty+Oaks+Court%2C+Lexington%2C+SC+29072&sr_vendor=aik $500,000 208 Misty Oaks Court 4 bd · 4.00 ba · Lexington, SC 29072 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=243899412&listing_title=1749+Huntsman+Drive%2C+Aiken%2C+SC+29803&sr_vendor=aik $899,000 1749 Huntsman Drive 3 bd · 3.00 ba · Aiken, SC 29803 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=236050762&listing_title=1560+NE+Wyman+Street+NE+%230%2C+Aiken%2C+SC+29801&sr_vendor=aik $155,900 1560 NE Wyman Street NE #0 3 bd · 2.00 ba · Aiken, SC 29801 https://www.aikenmls.com?sr-listings=sr-single&listing_id=240990510&listing_title=1532+Wire+Road%2C+Aiken%2C+SC+29805&sr_vendor=aik $330,000 1532 Wire Road 3 bd · 1.00 ba · Aiken, SC 29805 [View all Old Town / May Park listings →](https://www.aikenmls.com/?sr-listings=sr-search&sr_keywords=Old%20Town%20Aiken) Your Featured Sponsor Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Realtor® **📞** (864) 555-0100 **✉** you@yourbrokerage.com **🌐** yourbrokerage.com [Visit My Site →](/advertise/) ### Own Old Town / May Park — Just $149/month Exclusive sponsorship · one realtor or local business per neighborhood - **Top-of-page featured card** with your photo, name, brokerage, phone, email, and website - **Route every Old Town / May Park search visitor** directly to your site — not Zillow, not Realtor.com - **Hyperlocal SEO juice** — backlink from a high-authority HEREAiken neighborhood page - **Click-to-call and click-to-email** built in for mobile leads - **Lock out competitors** — only one sponsor at a time, month-to-month - **Cancel anytime** — no contract, no setup fee [Claim Old Town / May Park →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) [See vs Zillow & Redfin](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/#compare) ## Schools Elementary Aiken Elementary (verify zone) Aiken County Public School District [SC Report Card →](https://screportcards.com) [School site →](https://www.acpsd.net) Middle Aiken Middle School Aiken County Public School District [SC Report Card →](https://screportcards.com) [School site →](https://www.acpsd.net) High Aiken High School Aiken County Public School District [SC Report Card →](https://screportcards.com) [School site →](https://www.acpsd.net/AHS) Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators. ## Nearby Retail & Dining - **Downtown Newberry Street** — Full restaurant and retail row *(0.3-0.8 mi walk)* - **Aiken Center for the Arts** — Cultural anchor on Laurens Street *(0.5 mi)* ## Healthcare & Essentials - **Aiken Regional Medical Centers** Hospital *(2.0 mi)* - **Carolina Health Centers downtown** Clinic *(0.5 mi)* **Run a business near Old Town / May Park?** Join the HEREAiken Business Directory and we'll link your name from neighborhood pages like this one — driving local search traffic straight to your site. 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