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East Central City’s central location
Located in downtown Columbia is East Central City, an area with a diverse housing market. Properties range from ranch-style dwellings in need of renovation to Cape Cods. Residents can enjoy a central location that makes all of Columbia's main attractions easily accessible. Locals love the area's wide array of shopping and dining opportunities, and the proximity to their jobs in the greater Columbia area. They can dine at local establishments like the Publick House, which serves classic pub food like wings and fries, and the Two Notch Restaurant Neighborhood Grill for seafood and happy hour specials. Many schools and hospitals are also just a short drive away. For some time outdoors, residents can head to Martin Luther King Junior Park or another of the many parks scattered near the area.
Diverse housing market
Mid-century bungalows and split-levels line East Central City's narrow streets that often spread into cul-de-sacs. Homes here range from under $100,000 for a ranch-style property in need of renovation to over $400,000 for a 4-bedroom Cape Cod. Vicki Ducanois, a Broker with Cristal VIP Realty who has sold multiple homes in the area, says, "Many houses in the area are being used as investment properties." A 1965 3-bedroom split-level can go for $150,000, while a new 3-bedroom ranch-style property can go for $300,000. Residents often park on their driveways or streets, as many properties do not have garages. Front yards are small, and houses sit close together. Decorative trees grow scattered along narrow sidewalks. Ducanois says, "Most homes don't have HOAs," which appeals to some residents.
Colorful bungalow homes with small front yards can be found throughout East Central City.
Tall brick 2-story homes sit on small plots of land in East Central City.
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Shakes, seafood and pub food
Locals can grab groceries at a Food Lion grocery store or a Dollar General, and those craving barbeque classics can head to Cook Out to enjoy items like hushpuppies and burgers. Dessert lovers can pick from over 30 flavors of shakes. On nights out, locals can enjoy happy hour and seafood at the Two Notch Restaurant Neighborhood Grill, where they can also have fun listening to live music and singing at karaoke nights. The Publick House is another favorite among residents. People can eat classic pub food, and the restaurant features steak night on Wednesdays, where locals can enjoy a $25 meal of prime ribs and a glass of wine.
Hungry residents can go to the local Cookout in East Central City.
Food Lion is a popular destination for many residents living in East Central City.
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Parks: Double Dutch, walking trails and new playgrounds
Residents wanting to spend some time outdoors can head to one of the many parks in the area. Martin Luther King Jr. Park has walking trails that wind through dense vegetation and over a small creek. The park's community center houses the Double Dutch Forces, a youth outreach program centered around the jump rope game double Dutch. Pinehurst Park is another nearby option. Visitors can head on a short walk through tall pine trees or explore the park's garden. They can also challenge their friends to a basketball game on an indoor court. Kids enjoy T.S. Martin Park's recently updated playground, complete with a basketball tree and a climbing area.
Locals can shoot hoops with their friends on the indoor basketball courts at Pinehurst Park.
T.S. Martin Park has a unique basketball tree.
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Richland One School District
Students can enroll in the Richland One School District, including Carver-Lyon Elementary, W.A. Perry Middle and C.A. Johnson High. All three schools were rated a C-minus or higher from Niche. The school district boasts a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-11 and is ranked 22 out of 75 school districts for athletes in South Carolina. All three schools offer gifted programs, and the high school also offers AP classes.
Carver-Lyon Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 7-to-1.
W. A. Perry Middle School receives a C-minus rating from Niche.
Around 400 students learn at C. A. Johnson High School.
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Central location near USC, the State House and downtown
While public transportation is available, most destinations require at least one transfer, so East Central City is a primarily car-dependent area. East Central City is located right on the edge of the city center, making major employers of the greater Columbia area, like the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State House, just a short drive away. The MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is in the neighborhood, and the Prisma Health Baptist Hospital is less than two miles away. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is just over 9 miles away via South Carolina 602, and Charleston is 115 miles away via Interstate 26.
Downtown Columbia is a quick commute to and from East Central City.
East Central City features some public transportation options.
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On average, homes in East Central City, Columbia sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in East Central City, Columbia over the last 12 months is $175,000.
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