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Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks

$252,504 Average Value
$142 Average Price per Sq Ft
48 Homes For Sale

A few miles from the shoreline, a few miles from the city

Seven Oaks is a few miles from both the Lake Murray shoreline and the city amenities in downtown Columbia. The convenient location isn’t the only thing attracting homebuyers to the western side of Columbia. "People want to live in Seven Oaks for the school district, the recreation center and the larger lots of land," says Tracy Stutler, Realtor with Keller Williams. Along with the lake, Seven Oaks is close to two major shopping centers and it's home to several green spaces. "It's an established area, but there's still some new construction going on," says Diane Jacobs, a real estate agent with Wilson Real Estate and longtime resident of the metro area.

Lake Murray Dam includes a scenic walking trail along the shoreline and a roadway across the top.
Lake Murray Dam includes a scenic walking trail along the shoreline and a roadway across the top.
Lakefront properties near Lake Murray offer spacious homes with scenic water views.
Lakefront properties near Lake Murray offer spacious homes with scenic water views.
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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.”

Suburban streets in Seven Oaks feature single-family homes with landscaped yards and family-friendly layouts.
Suburban streets in Seven Oaks feature single-family homes with landscaped yards and family-friendly layouts.
Streets in Seven Oaks are lined with single-family homes offering suburban comfort and curb appeal.
Streets in Seven Oaks are lined with single-family homes offering suburban comfort and curb appeal.
Planned townhouse developments in Seven Oaks provide modern housing options for new buyers.
Planned townhouse developments in Seven Oaks provide modern housing options for new buyers.
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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.

Leaphart Elementary School provides education for young students in the Seven Oaks community.
Leaphart Elementary School provides education for young students in the Seven Oaks community.
In Northwest Columbia, children may attend Irmo Middle School.
In Northwest Columbia, children may attend Irmo Middle School.
Irmo High School features a stadium for school sports and community events.
Irmo High School features a stadium for school sports and community events.
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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.

Joggers often run past the iconic Locks of Lake Murray along the chain link fence.
Joggers often run past the iconic Locks of Lake Murray along the chain link fence.
Fishing piers at Lake Murray offer access for anglers and scenic views of the water.
Fishing piers at Lake Murray offer access for anglers and scenic views of the water.
It's a local tradition to add new locks on the chainlink fence along the Lake Murray Dam.
It's a local tradition to add new locks on the chainlink fence along the Lake Murray Dam.
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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.

Columbiana Centre Mall serves as a major retail destination for shopping and dining near Seven Oaks.
Columbiana Centre Mall serves as a major retail destination for shopping and dining near Seven Oaks.
Heritage Fields Farm Market near Seven Oaks offers fresh produce and local goods for residents.
Heritage Fields Farm Market near Seven Oaks offers fresh produce and local goods for residents.
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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.

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.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Columbia Metro

26 min drive

Bus

St Andrews Tram East

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Tram St. Andrews North

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St Andrews Drury West

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Bower Saturn North

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Bush Burnsdowne West

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St Andrews Challedon East

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St Andrews Shaw East

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Seven Oaks US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,388
Number of Homes for Sale
48
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
192.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,880
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,318
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,289
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$1,489
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,897
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,390
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,529
Median Condo Rent
$1,350
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,250

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
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$69,425

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
39.3%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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