BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — A historic tract of land in Blythewood is on the market for the first time in more than two centuries, and its proximity to the upcoming Scout Motors electric vehicle plant is drawing significant attention from potential buyers and developers.
Crosby Land Company has listed the 60.94-acre property, known as the Price Family Farm, for $1.7 million. Located near Fulmer Road and Mt. Valley Road, the land has remained in the same family since 1795, marking the end of a 229-year legacy of continuous ownership.
Surrounded by homes and woodlands, the property currently sits in a quiet, rural area of Blythewood — though that peaceful landscape could soon change. With Scout Motors’ massive EV manufacturing facility under construction just a few miles away, the region is already experiencing a surge in development and investor interest.
Karen Yip, owner of Yip Real Estate, said the decision to sell likely reflects both timing and opportunity amid the area’s rapid growth.
“The current generation that owns it might feel this is the right moment to capitalize on a long-term family investment, given the growth happening in the region,” Yip explained.
Yip noted that land near the Scout Motors site has become highly sought after.
“We’ve seen much greater interest in land acquisition across the real estate community,” she said. “That part of town will undoubtedly grow as a result of the Scout Motors project.”
According to the property listing, the land is zoned for single-family residential use, though Crosby Land Company is promoting it as suitable for either residential development or business purposes.
Some nearby residents told News 19 that the community remains close-knit and quiet, expressing concerns that another large subdivision could alter the character of the area.
Yip, however, emphasized that development isn’t the only possible outcome.
“An investor could purchase the land and simply hold it,” she said. “With features like a body of water and mature hardwoods, the property offers a variety of potential uses. It’s not a given that it will be cleared for development — private ownership is also a real possibility.”
Crosby Land Company did not respond to requests for additional comment.
