Belmont
The neighborhood is no exception to Columbia's recent growth
“There has been the occasional new build in that area, but it’s mostly filled with established ranch homes and bungalows ready to be renovated,” Hays says. Belmont’s established houses, mostly developed in the 1950s and ‘60s on lots below a quarter-acre, often sit in a thicket of trees, creating a sense of separation from neighbors. Prices for homes in this area are typically between $100,000 to $120,000, which is a bit lower when compared to more desirable and historic neighborhoods like Shandon. Affordability plays a key factor in the recent inventory boom in Belmont. “There was an explosion of new homes a few years back,” Shealey adds. “It was such an issue that the city placed a moratorium on building new homes, but that was recently lifted.”Belmont's Jobs for America's Graduate Program
Students living in Belmont can attend Arden Elementary School, which is graded with a C on Niche. They later filter into Alcorn Middle School, which earns a C-minus Niche score, and C.A. Johnson High School. The high school maintains a C score on Niche and offers a robust health sciences magnet program to train students for nursing, sports medicine and health administration careers. C.A. Johnson High School is also the only school in the district participating in the Jobs for America’s Graduates program. The student-led organization partners with a national network, allowing them to get hands-on experience at aerospace engineering suppliers or participate in entrepreneurship boot camps.Close to Greenview and Meadowlake Parks
Residents can reach several city parks within a 2-mile drive. When school lets out for the summer, kids flock to the water park in Greenview, where they can dive into pools, go flying down winding tube slides or run around the splash pad. Year-round, both Greenview Park and Meadowlake Park are frequented by locals who gather to play a match on the tennis courts or go for a walk along trails and tracks. The city green spaces are also often used for recreational and youth league baseball and softball games. Carys Lakes, Burnside Lake and Spring Lake are just a few of the lakes residents can enjoy within a 10-mile radius. The Broad River is also a popular spot near the University of South Carolina for kayaking and floating on innertubes, as Riverfront Park North has multiple drop-off points.Close to North Main Street restaurants and retail
Running errands can be easily handled by traveling to the Food Lion tucked away in the neighborhood’s southern end. There’s also a Dollar General and Family Dollar nearby. Family-owned Nothin’ But Wings is a local favorite for the food and the service, but the name is a bit deceiving. While the wings tossed in lemon pepper, metro mild or teriyaki sauce are the eatery’s bread and butter, the menu features other Southern comfort food like fried shrimp baskets, chicken livers and burgers. Much of the nearby retail and restaurants can be found along North Main Street. “That road and the businesses on it are going through a revitalization, mostly due to the new Peak Drift Brewery nearby,” Bunge says. The facility that used to house a manufacturing company spans nearly 65,000 square feet. A mile up North Main Street is another local favorite, Zesto. This old-school diner is known for chocolate-dipped ice cream and burgers. Locals can also sit down for a meal on the pet-friendly outdoor patio at Publico Kitchen and Tap. North Main Street is also home to a Piggly Wiggly, making it convenient to grab any last-minute groceries. About 5 miles away is Columbia Place Mall. The expansive shopping center includes several local and chain restaurants. In the mix of all the shopping is Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, one of the area’s favorite places to catch a movie.Getting in and around Belmont
Access to North Main Street makes it convenient to get to the BullStreet District, just 2.5 miles south of Belmont’s residential streets. “You might have to drive a little farther out,” Shealey adds. “Plus, there can be a lot of traffic on North Main Street or any major roadway because the infrastructure here can’t really support our growth right now.” Another highly trafficked interstate is US-277. For immediate medical needs, Richland Memorial Hospital is roughly 3 miles away. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 15 miles away.Segra Park stadium and Soda City on Saturdays
At the center of all the action is the baseball stadium, Segra Park, home to the Columbia Fireflies. On the weekends, the stands flood with fans from across the city to catch a minor league game, followed by fireworks. “Soda City is another huge event here,” Shealey adds. “It’s every Saturday, and it’s super dog-friendly. They shut down Main Street and line it with local vendors.” According to Shealey, the University of South Carolina football games are a huge deal, and fans often fill the Williams-Brice Stadium, even though the stadium was built to hold over 50,000 people.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julian Hays
Responds QuicklyTodd Realty Partners
(843) 920-6983
51 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$92,000 Price
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Denise Cole
Keller Williams Preferred
(803) 902-7314
97 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$9,000 Price
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Shannon McNulty
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 884-9517
244 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$130,000 Price
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Kay Spann Byrd
SC Real Estate Exchange
(803) 274-6488
25 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$135,000 Price
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Chris Seay
ERA Wilder Realty
(803) 902-7103
94 Total Sales
2 in Belmont
$13K - $85K Price Range
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Brooke Broadwell
Responds QuicklyMackey Realty
(828) 523-1052
30 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$222,500 Price
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