Seven Oaks
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina
Richland County 29210, 29212
970s ranch-style homes and contemporary new-builds
Homebuyers can find ranch-style homes built in the 1970s, typically between $250,000 and $350,000, as well as contemporary and traditional red-brick new-builds on larger lots, ranging from $315,000 to $460,000. Most subdivisions do not have sidewalks, but homes feature spacious yards with tall trees. “The lots in Seven Oaks are larger than what a lot of the builders are doing now, which makes it attractive,” Stutler says. “People aren’t right on top of each other.”Lake Murray, the jewel of South Carolina
Seven Oaks is one of many communities within a few miles of Lake Murray, known as the jewel of South Carolina. A prime spot for boating, fishing and tubing, the lake also has miles of nearby nature trails to explore. Harbison State Forest — one of the largest city green spaces in the eastern United States — is about 5 miles from Seven Oaks, featuring over 2,000 acres of forested land and 18 miles of hiking and biking trails. Saluda Shoals Park spans nearly 480 acres, with an 18-hole disc golf course, the Saluda Shoals Wetland Preserve and Leo's Landing Inclusive Playground. Near the heart of the community, Seven Oaks Park is a recreation complex that includes a 30,000-square-foot facility, nine athletic fields, paved walking trails, playgrounds and picnic shelters.
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Highly rated Lexington-Richland School District 5
"The school district, Lexington-Richland 5 School District, is one of the better school districts in the area," Stutler says. Leaphart Elementary, which receives a B-plus from Niche, is a proud Green Step School, encouraging staff and students to become more environmentally responsible. Sixth graders head to B-rated Crossroads Intermediate School. Irmo Middle School, also rated B-plus, is home to the Hub for Interdisciplinary Values and Enrichment, or HIVE, a program that helps students find their passions. B-rated Irmo High School is an international school for the arts, offering an array of programs ranging from theater to music. In fact, the school has won 11 marching band state championships in the last 35 years.
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Irmo's Okra Strut
About 4 miles from Seven Oaks, the town of Irmo puts on plenty of events, notably the Okra Strut festival every September. The long-running festival got its start as a fundraiser for the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club to help build a new library, but it has since turned into a popular tradition that brings in thousands of Columbians each year. Now 50 years strong, the two-day festival is filled with live entertainment, local vendors and, of course, heaps of fried okra. Irmo Rocks, a music and arts festival, is free and open to the public. The event includes live performances from regional bands and artists. Once December rolls around, Irmo Town Park hosts an annual Christmas tree lighting with live entertainment, hot chocolate and cookies.Easy access to downtown Columbia
With Interstate 26 on the northern side of Seven Oaks, residents have an easy route to downtown Columbia, about 9 miles away. Interstate 20 is also close by for commuters making their way around the metro area. Columbia's Comet bus has several stops in and around Seven Oaks, but most residents drive to get around. Seven Oaks is about 11 miles from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, and Lexington Medical Center's Irmo campus is about 3 miles away.
Shops along St. Andrews Road and Columbiana Centre mall
Many of the area restaurants and shopping centers are along St. Andrews and Bush River roads. There are plenty of fast-food options as well as sit-down spots like Wings & Ale, which often has live music. KJ's Market is also close by for groceries. Retail options are abundant, whether it's Hamrick's along Bush River Road or the Dutch Square shopping center, which is about 5 miles away. Seven Oaks is also about 3 miles from the Columbiana Centre, which has over 100 stores.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Doreen Miller
Doreen Miller
NextHome Specialists
(803) 784-3500
179 Total Sales
7 in Seven Oaks
$151K - $281K Price Range
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Cat Thornton
Cat Thornton
Lake Homes Realty LLC
(803) 886-9171
124 Total Sales
1 in Seven Oaks
$309,000 Price
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Michelle Chin
Michelle Chin
The Trinity Realty Group LLC
(803) 303-6437
26 Total Sales
1 in Seven Oaks
$184,000 Price
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Cicely Walker
Cicely Walker
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 866-4081
19 Total Sales
1 in Seven Oaks
$237,000 Price
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Inga Black
Inga Black
Yip Premier Real Estate LLC
(803) 219-8635
140 Total Sales
1 in Seven Oaks
$205,000 Price
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Sharon Cornelius
Sharon Cornelius
SC Realty of Columbia
(803) 971-4574
69 Total Sales
1 in Seven Oaks
$182,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Seven Oaks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
St Andrews Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Harbison State Forest
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Harbison Community Center Playground
- Pool
- Tennis
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Seven Oaks | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Seven Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Seven Oaks, Columbia sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Seven Oaks, Columbia over the last 12 months is $242,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$260,000
Median Sale Price
$242,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$257,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$110,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$63,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
167
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,397
Number of Homes for Sale
43
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,873
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,330
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,265
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,525
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,486
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,425
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.3%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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