Denny Terrace
Midcentury homes in a forested landscape
In Denny Terrace, the streets are lined with mature pine trees, which predate even the oldest homes. Cape Cods and brick ranch styles range from the low $100,000s to upwards of $250,000 depending on the lot size and whether the property has been renovated. “It’s not uncommon that buyers purchase a house from the 1950s or ‘60s,” says Crater, adding that some even date back to the ‘40s. “There are some newer ones, but there are mostly older ones. People have been fixing them up, so it’s very much a transitional neighborhood,” says Phil Brannan, a real estate agent with Century 21 Vanguard who has lived in the Columbia area for over 20 years. “It’s a good mixture of people buying to live there and rentals because you have CIU that’s right there, so you have some college kids there.”
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Nature trails along the Broad River
The Denny Terrace Community Center is located in the heart of the neighborhood, with indoor and outdoor amenities such as sports courts and a fitness center. Right outside of the community center are tennis courts and a playground, as well as a nature trail. Hyatt Park is also less than 3 miles away. Riverfront Park North is 6 miles down the road. Situated along the Broad River, this park is where many North Columbians come for some fresh air. It’s also where the 10-mile-long Palmetto Trail starts, which snakes around the Columbia area. Folks looking to spend their day on the greens are about 5 miles from the Riverside Golf Center, which is home to a 9-hole course.
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Magnet programs in Richland School District 1
Students in Denny Terrace are incorporated into the Lexington Richland School District 1 which includes schools like Forest Heights Elementary, Heyward Gibbes Middle and Eau Claire High School, which all have C grades on Niche. The Richland School District 1 also offers magnet programs for all grade levels, which includes specialized career-centered programs like aerospace and national defense, language immersion and career development. Denny Terrace is less than a mile from Columbia International University, a faith-based university with over 70 degree programs.
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Hash and rice at Johnson's Restaurant
Denny Terrace exits to Monticello Road, which has everything from Dollar General to convenience stores and restaurants. Bigg Redd’s Diner is a local staple serving comfort meals in an old-school diner environment. Johnson’s Restaurant is a go-to spot for a massive burger and authentic hash and rice. Angelo's Zesto has been a local staple since the 1950s, serving American fare and tasty shakes. A quick drive on Interstate 20 leads to the Dutch Square Center shopping mall along Broad River Road, which has dozens of retail options, an Asian Market for groceries and a BTM Cinemas to catch the latest box office hits.
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Easy access to the Columbia metro area
Denny Terrace is less than a mile from I-20, which gives commuters an easy route around the Columbia metro area. Local roads lead to the downtown area, which is about 6 miles away. Columbia’s Comet bus has several stops about a mile down Monticello Road, but for the most part, residents drive to get around. The community is about 13 miles from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Prisma Health Richland Hospital, known for specializing in fields like behavioral care, cancer, and orthopedics, is a 5-mile drive down Monticello Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Selinda Dow
Selinda Dow
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 653-6970
66 Total Sales
1 in Denny Terrace
$215,000 Price
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Caleb Jones
Caleb Jones
EXIT Realty Unlimited LLC
(910) 877-8509
53 Total Sales
2 in Denny Terrace
$70K - $95K Price Range
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Kathy Cobb
Kathy Cobb
Keller Williams Realty
(351) 666-4742
79 Total Sales
1 in Denny Terrace
$50,000 Price
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Janet Loper
Janet Loper
NextGen Real Estate, LLC
(803) 866-7017
117 Total Sales
1 in Denny Terrace
$186,000 Price
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Sharon Cornelius
Sharon Cornelius
SC Realty of Columbia
(803) 971-4574
68 Total Sales
1 in Denny Terrace
$119,900 Price
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Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper
Responds QuicklyNextHome Specialists
(803) 590-9046
243 Total Sales
1 in Denny Terrace
$169,900 Price
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
Lorick Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Hyatt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Earlewood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Parking Lot
St Andrews Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Denny Terrace | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Denny Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Denny Terrace, Columbia sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Denny Terrace, Columbia over the last 12 months is $569,310, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$569,000
Median Sale Price
$569,310
Median Single Family Sale Price
$569,310
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$280
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
545
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,282
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,729
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,334
Median Age
33
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,285
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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