Seventeen miles outside of Columbia, Northeast Columbia is home to several subdivisions of suburban housing and a tight-knit community. "It's a family-oriented place with a know-your-neighbor feel," says Clyvincent Lemon, Realtor at Found It and local resident, adding that, "it's the kind of neighborhood where families get together to go trick or treating at Halloween or hang out with each other outside in the summer." Popular for both its relative affordability and convenient location, this family-friendly community is close to major interstates, downtown Columbia and an expansive shopping and dining mall with plenty of options for entertainment.
Richland County homes featuring quarter to whole-acre lots
With an average sales price of $245,000, homes in Northeast Columbia sell for about $10,000 less than homes the greater Columbia area. Featuring vinyl siding, brick walls and quarter to whole-acre lots, most homes here were built since the 1980s. Prospective buyers can expect to find three-bedroom single-family homes built in traditional and A-frame styles from $150,000 to $300,000. Larger, four to five-bedroom homes in the area often feature wide front porches and multi-acre lots and sell from $350,000 to $550,000.
Greek Revival-style homes in Northeast Columbia.
Large, brick homes in Northeast Columbia.
Houses surrounded by large trees and a well-kept garden in Northeast Columbia.
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Richland County schools with low student-teacher ratios
Known for its quality schools, students in Pontiac-Elgin attend Richland County public schools like North Springs Elementary and Summit Parkway Middle, both of which received a rating of B-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche, and boast low student-teacher ratios of 14 to 1. Older students can attend Ridge View High, which received a B from Niche and offers several athletic programs that have won the state championship as well as being one of the few schools to offer AP African American Studies.
In the North Springs Elementary School offices, you can find information about the school.
Ridge View High School is a public education option.
Summit Parkway Middle School is a public education option.
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Convenient location near Interstate-77 and downtown Columbia
With a central location 17 miles north of Columbia, a commute downtown takes about 30 minutes from here. This neighborhood is also adjacent to major Interstates, convenient for traveling outside the city. I-77 will take residents straight to Charlotte while, from I-20, residents can get to Augusta or Florence and also connect to I-95. Seven miles away residents can find their local hospital at Providence Health-Northeast, while, thirty miles across town, Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers non-stop flights across the central and eastern United States. While this community is mostly car-dependent, bus lines do service Summit Parkway and Two Notch Road, connecting Northeast Columbia with the wider area.
Residents in Northeast Columbia can use public transportation.
.Northeast Columbia neighborhood features modern streets and sidewalks.
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Shopping and entertainment along Summit Parkway
A major thoroughfare for the neighborhood, Summit Parkway, takes residents in both directions to shopping centers, making sure that conveniences such as the gym are never far away. On both sides of the neighborhood, residents can find grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger and Lidl to pick up everyday essentials. The Village at Sandhill is a local shopping mall that offers big box retailers, like Sam’s Club and a variety of casual restaurants. For some family-friendly seafood, try Yummi Crab, where patrons can watch sports, sit outside and enjoy dishes like fried oysters, king crab legs and chicken tenders. This local shopping center is also popular for its entertainment options. From trampoline parks to roller-skating rinks and the local movie theater, this shopping center is a popular choice for birthday parties and family gatherings.
Village at Sandhill is a modern retail complex in Northeast Columbia.
People having breakfast at Le Peep in Northeast Columbia.
Food Lion is an option for shopping in Northeast Columbia.
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Heading outdoors around Northeast Columbia
In Northeast Columbia, it's easy to enjoy time outside. Local parks like Magnolia Park and Willow Park offer residents with places for kids to play like playgrounds and open fields as well as neighborhood amenities like tennis courts and swimming pools. Another local spot, North Springs Park, offers athletic fields and tennis courts for residents who want to enjoy playing a casual game or take their kids to little-league games. For some time in nature, Sesquicentennial State Park is a popular local choice. This 1,400-acre expanse of pine forest offers lakeside camping, kayak and canoe rentals and a boat ramp to access the 30-acre fishing lake. Visitors often pick the two-mile Sandhills Trail to enjoy walking through the woods along paved paths and boardwalks while taking in views of the lake.
Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia has a beautiful lake with paddle boats and canoes.
Enjoy the nature at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia.
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On average, homes in Northeast Columbia, Columbia sell after 165 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Columbia, Columbia over the last 12 months is $227,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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