Real Estate

Homes in Fair Play enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings this rural area has to offer. From homes situated on expansive lots to lakefront homes offering scenic lake vistas, there are a myriad of Fair Play homes for sale. The neighborhoods in Fair Play are generally more established boasting canopies of beautiful trees and older homes.

Lifestyle and Attractions

Fair Play is a quaint rural community nestled along the South Carolina-Georgia border near Lake Hartwell. This census-designated place provides the best of laid-back country living, with plenty of surrounding farmland, lake access, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. At the 2010 census, Fair Play had a population of 687. The crown jewel of Fair Play is Lake Hartwell, a large reservoir situated on the South Carolina-Georgia line. Residents and visitors may access this beautiful lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and camping nearby.

Fair Play is close to I-85, providing convenient access to nearby larger cities, such as Greenville and Athens, Georgia, which are approximately 45 and 50 miles away, respectively. Residents may travel to these cities (and others, such as Spartanburg, Charlotte, or Atlanta) for dining, shopping, and other big city amenities. There are a handful of restaurants, shops, grocery stores, and other businesses scattered throughout the region surrounding Fair Play.

Nearby Schools and Higher Education

Fair Play is home to Fair Play Elementary School and Fair Play Christian School. Additionally, residents may access other schools, both public and private, located in the area. While there are no institutions for higher learning in Fair Play, there are several colleges and universities within reach in nearby larger cities, including Greenville and Athens.

History

The census-designated place of Fair Play was established in 1833. According to tradition, it was named Fair Play when a bystander urged two brawling pioneers to “play fair”. The community is located in Oconee County, which was created in 1868 and named for the Cherokee word meaning “water eyes of the hills”. The railroad played a major role in the development of the region, as the Blue Ridge Railroad connected Anderson with Walhalla in 1859.

Approximate Distance to:

Greenville: 44.5 Miles

Athens, GA: 51.5 Miles

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: 55 Miles

Hospitals:

Oconee Memorial Hospital: 14.5 Miles

AnMed Health: 19 Miles

Major Highway:

I-85: 1 Mile