Old Town / May Park
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.
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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 29801Character
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
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Schools
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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)
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