Northeast Columbia
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Written By
Bayley Malo
Photography Contributed By
Santiago Giraldo
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sharon Cornelius
Sharon Cornelius
SC Realty of Columbia
(803) 971-4574
68 Total Sales
5 in Northeast Columbia
$155K - $326K Price Range
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Selinda Dow
Selinda Dow
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 653-6970
66 Total Sales
4 in Northeast Columbia
$123K - $208K Price Range
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Shannon McNulty
Shannon McNulty
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 884-9517
244 Total Sales
38 in Northeast Columbia
$140K - $1M Price Range
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Reggie Enlow
Reggie Enlow
Southern Visions Realty I LLC
(803) 590-6643
135 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Columbia
$102,000 Price
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LaCretia Hemphill, MRP, PSA, SRS
LaCretia Hemphill, MRP, PSA, SRS
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Preferred
(803) 753-4804
54 Total Sales
9 in Northeast Columbia
$147K - $420K Price Range
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Chad Dorman
Chad Dorman
eXp Realty LLC
(803) 889-0870
93 Total Sales
4 in Northeast Columbia
$112K - $225K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Lake Park
North Springs Park
Sesquicentennial State Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Northeast Columbia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Columbia, Columbia sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Columbia, Columbia over the last 12 months is $362,101, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,999
Median Sale Price
$362,101
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$319,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$399,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
381
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
14,171
Number of Homes for Sale
64
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,894
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,793
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,073
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,299 - $2,174 per month
- Nexus At Sandhill
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 739+ Sq Ft
- 780 Fashion Dr
- Columbia, SC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
37,474
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,390
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,521
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.9%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Above 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®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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