Congaree Vista
$683,162
Average Value
Town houses and condo units dominate the market
In The Vista, buyers will find mostly town houses and condo options. Two-bedroom units in Renaissance Plaza, for instance, can sell for upwards of $300,000, and Condos and Townhomes in The City Club sell for anywhere between $380,00 and $580,000 for two and three-bedroom options. Both communities are within walking distance of local bars, restaurants and entertainment. In Arsenal Hill to the north, single-family bungalows built within the last decade, many of which feature two-car garages, can sell for close to $600,000.
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Fine dining and art galleries
To secure a table, make reservations at Cola’s Restaurant on Assembly Street, which serves up everything from southern shrimp and grits to filet mignon. Jenkins also recommends Blue Marlin, which blends African, West Indian and Caribbean flavors into dishes like Salmon Pontchartrain. The Vista is also home to the largest museum gift shop in the Southeast, The Cotton Mill Exchange, located in the South Carolina State Museum. Or visit one of the neighborhood’s many art galleries like Lewis + Clark or Mike Brown Contemporary. Groceries are within walking distance at the Publix Super Market at Gervais Place.
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Streets are blocked off for annual arts festivals
The Vista has a regular calendar of events like the annual Artista Vista, a weekend in April that includes an art gallery crawl, an art mart and a light and lantern parade. Or buy tickets for Live on Lincoln — the cobblestone street is roped off, Blue Marlin serves dinner and attendees can listen to live performances by local Midlands artists. In November, the “Vista Lights” celebration kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting, music and after-dark shopping on Gervais Street. Locals can also watch the University of South Carolina’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play at Colonial Life Arena or buy tickets to see the touring bands and comedians at the venue.
Walking and cycling trails with views of the Columbia Canal
Once the site of the world’s first electronic textile mill, Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park has a popular jogging trail, a brick amphitheater on the stretch of land dividing the Columbia Canal and the Congaree River and an outdoor gym. The Vista Greenway, a paved walking and cycling trail that connects The Vista to surrounding neighborhoods along an abandoned railroad bed, spans nearly a mile and runs through an old tunnel beneath Lincoln Street. In the coming years, the trail will be expanded by several miles. Farther west, the Saluda River is popular for rafting, fishing and tubing; visitors to Riverbanks Zoo will also find a zipline over the rapids.Specialized STEM coursework at Columbia High School
Students in The Vista are incorporated into the Richland School District 1 where they can attend H.B. Rhame Elementary, St. Andrews Middle and Columbia High School, all of which received a C-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche. Richland School District 1 is known for its magnet programs, and through Columbia High School’s BLAST Academy (Building Lasting Aerospace and Stem Trajectories), students can take classes in aerospace engineering, digital electronics, environmental sustainability and more.
The Soda Cap Connector, Amtrak and a nearby airport
Through COMET, Columbia’s public bus system, Vista residents can take the Soda Cap Connector to destinations like Main Street, the South Carolina State House and Segra Park for $1 each way. The bus line runs every 30 minutes. Amtrak’s Silver Star Line stops in downtown Columbia and runs up and down the East Coast from New York to Miami. Or 7 miles from The Vista along South Carolina Highway 602 is the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which offers nonstop flights to 9 major U.S. cities.Medical care at Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Three miles north of Congaree Vista up Bull Street is Prisma Health Richland Hospital, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Hospital” in heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s also known for specializing in behavioral care, cancer, heart, obstetrics, orthopedics, neonatology, stroke and trauma.
Written By
Sara Caskey
Photography Contributed By
Jon Puckett
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrea Reynolds
Andrea Reynolds
Responds QuicklyBHHS Midlands Real Estate
(803) 884-2573
306 Total Sales
1 in Congaree Vista
$385,000 Price
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Cameron Hartley
Cameron Hartley
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(803) 887-2971
126 Total Sales
1 in Congaree Vista
$335,175 Price
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Glen Levine
Glen Levine
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(803) 884-9401
179 Total Sales
1 in Congaree Vista
$330,770 Price
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Brent Downing
Brent Downing
Keller Williams The Downing Group
(803) 887-0147
1,506 Total Sales
3 in Congaree Vista
$300K - $338K Price Range
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Nathan Arnold
Nathan Arnold
Keller Williams Realty
(803) 971-4648
206 Total Sales
9 in Congaree Vista
$268K - $342K Price Range
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William King
William King
Keller Williams Realty
(803) 721-3108
297 Total Sales
9 in Congaree Vista
$268K - $342K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
West Columbia Interactive Art Park
- Trails
Carraway Park at the Riverwalk
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Amphitheater
Pacific Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Congaree Vista | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
28
Median Year Built
2007
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,524
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,346
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,106
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,615 - $3,170 per month
- Vista Commons Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 728+ Sq Ft
- 1100 Pulaski St
- Columbia, SC
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$1,319 - $4,645 per month
- Canalside Lofts
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 540+ Sq Ft
- 383 Taylor St
- Columbia, SC
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$999 - $1,029 per month
- Pulaski Square Townhomes
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,757 Sq Ft
- 900 Pulaski St
- Columbia, SC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,108
Median Age
24
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
2.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,870
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,437
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
86%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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