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Allen University and Benedict College are in the area
Historic Waverly is Columbia’s first residential suburb with many existing residences dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area is also home to Allen University and Benedict College, two historically Black higher learning institutions founded in 1870. In addition to its rich history, newcomers are drawn to this academic enclave for its proximity to restaurants and entertainment in the downtown Five Points district and The University of South Carolina, a major city employer. “It’s a really walkable area. There are lots of sidewalks. You can walk to Five Points in 15 minutes,” says SaDarriel Brown, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Medley, who lives in the area. “There are all kinds of festivals and things in Five Points throughout the year. We have a big Saint Patrick’s Day celebration.”
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Historic Waverly’s got curb appeal
Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares and Craftsman bungalows are common here. Most homes rest on compact lawns adorned with shrubbery. Narrow sidewalks line the streets, allowing for leisurely walks around the neighborhood. “The area has a lot of older houses that were used as rentals for many years,” says Mary Lane Sloan, broker and co-owner of Art of Real Estate, who has 17 years of experience. “Now people are buying them and fixing them up. A lot of transition is happening, with some homes even being knocked down and rebuilt.” Home prices range from $125,000 to $350,0000, which Sloan says “is much more affordable than a lot of neighborhoods near downtown.” Smaller two-bedroom cottages cost between $125,000 and $200,000, while larger three-to-five-bedroom homes run from $250,000 to $350,000.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a go-to spot for relaxation and community events
Just south of the neighborhood in the heart of Five Points, Martin Luther King Jr. Park is an oasis from the hustle of the city. Locals can wander around the tranquil creek surrounded by lush greenery or relax on the benches with a good book. The park’s baseball fields and indoor basketball courts are typically packed with members of the community gathering to play a game. It’s also the site of city events, like the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, featuring speakers and live music. In addition to the celebration, there’s a memorial and fountain called "The Stone of Hope," paying tribute to the civil rights activist. Maxcy Gregg Park, 2 miles south on Park Circle, offers paved walking trails that run alongside colorful gardens and an Olympic-sized pool.
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St. Patrick’s Day celebration in nearby Five Points is a beloved event
St. Pat’s in Five Points is an anticipated annual celebration that draws more than 30,000 people from around the state and beyond. The Five Points Fountain on Saluda Avenue is dyed green prior to the event, which features a parade along Devine Street, live music and food vendors.
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Locals from Historic Waverly can relax on a shaded bench by the water fountain at Five Points.
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Shopping and dining in Five Points
Locals can head down Harden Street to reach the lively Five Points district, where they’ll find plenty of stores and restaurants lining the streets, including a Food Lion to stock up on groceries. Along the strip, Groucho’s Deli has been a mainstay since 1941. The eatery serves up a variety of hoagies with sides of its iconic 45 Sauce for dipping. A block over on Devine Street, residents can walk up a flight of stairs into the bar at Village Idiot Pizza to grab the pizza of the month.
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Students zoned to attend Richland School District One schools
Public school students may attend Carver-Lyon Elementary, W.A. Perry Middle and C.A. Johnson High. Part of Richland School District One, the schools earn C-plus, C-minus and C Niche grades, respectively. Carver-Lyon Elementary offers a language immersion magnet program, where students can choose between learning Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese.
Carver-Lyon Elementary in Historic Waverly has an overall Niche rating of C+.
W.A. Perry Middle School in Historic Waverly has an overall Niche rating of C-.
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Locals can hop on The Comet to get around town
The Comet public bus system has stops along major thoroughfares like Harden and Gervais streets, allowing residents to easily navigate the city. For trips out of town, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 8 miles southwest via Platt Springs Road and there’s an Amtrak station about 3 miles away on Pulaski Street. MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, a 304-bed hospital, is just northeast of the neighborhood on Forest Drive. The University of South Carolina is just a mile away via Gervais Street.
The Soda Connector line connects Historic Waverly to the metro Columbia area.
The Comet transit system covers all of metro Columbia, including Historic Waverly.
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Parks in this Area
M L King Park
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Maxcy Gregg Park
Melrose Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Segra Park
Baseball/Softball
Events
Transit
Airport
Columbia Metro
24 min drive
Bus
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Bus
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Historic Waverly Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic Waverly, Columbia sell after 147 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Historic Waverly, Columbia over the last 12 months is $660,000, up 595% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
733
Median Age
25
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,081
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,611
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
Below 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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