$195,000
$10K PRICE DROP

2530 Marling Dr Columbia, SC 29204

Estimated payment $1,232/month

Total Views 87,817
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,034 Sq Ft
$189 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • No HOA
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated property in the desirable Forest Acres area! Perfect for first-time buyers, this move-in-ready home offers fresh laminate flooring, stylish granite countertops, brand-new kitchen cabinets, and a fully updated bathroom—all designed with comfort and simplicity in mind.Enjoy the privacy of a fenced backyard, ideal for relaxing, pets, or weekend gatherings. The location makes everyday living easy, with quick access to shopping and dining along the thriving Forest Drive area , plus convenient proximity to Fort Jackson, downtown Columbia and not too far from the University of South Carolina.You’re also just minutes from the exciting redevelopment of the former Richland Fashion Mall site, bringing even more options right to your doorstep.If you’re looking for an affordable, updated home in a great location, this is for you. Just call today for information and tour this cutie Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Listing Agent

Celia Means

Real Broker LLC Listed on: 04/10/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,034 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Watkins Elementary School
  • Perry Middle School
  • Johnson High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Druid Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • HOA YN: N
  • Acreage: 0.18
  • Bathrooms Combo: 1 / 0
  • Class: Residential
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave Built In, Tankless H20
  • Fencing: Full, Privacy Fence, Wood
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level Bedroom2: Main
  • Level Bedroom3: Main
  • Level Formal Dining Room: Main
  • Level Kitchen: Main
  • Level Living Room: Main
  • Level Master Bedroom: Main
  • Level Washer Dryer: Main
  • Lvt Date: 04/10/2026
  • Main Structure Heated Sqf: 1034
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 3
  • Power On: Yes
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Total Heated Sq Ft: 1034
  • Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior: Ceiling Fan, Smoke Detector, Attic Access
  • Second Bedroom: Bath-Shared, Tub-Shower, Ceiling Fan, Closet-Private, Floors-Laminate
  • Third Bedroom: Bath-Shared, Tub-Shower, Ceiling Fan, Closet-Private, Floors-Laminate
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Counter Tops-Granite, Floors-Laminate, Cabinets-Painted, Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room: Floors-Laminate, Ceiling Fan
  • Master Bedroom: Tub-Shower, Bath-Shared, Ceiling Fan, Closet-Private, Floors-Laminate
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Range: Free-Standing, Self Clean, Smooth Surface

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Front Porch - Covered
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Gas Pac
  • Heating: Gas Pac
  • Laundry: Closet, Electric, Heated Space
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Size: 7,841 sqft
  • Geo Subdivision: SC

MLS Schools

  • School District: Richland One
  • Elementary School: Watkins
  • HighSchool: Johnson
  • Middle School: Perry

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,123 $76,000 $29,400 $46,600
2024 $2,123 $76,000 $29,400 $46,600
2023 $2,080 $3,820 $0 $0
2022 $693 $95,500 $20,000 $75,500
2021 $715 $3,820 $0 $0
2020 $754 $3,820 $0 $0
2019 $760 $3,820 $0 $0
2018 $763 $3,750 $0 $0
2017 $743 $3,750 $0 $0
2016 $717 $3,750 $0 $0
2015 $717 $3,750 $0 $0
2014 $716 $93,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $3,750 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Price Changed $195,000 -4.9% $189 / Sq Ft
04/10/2026 04/10/26 For Sale $205,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: Consolidated MLS (Columbia MLS)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $76,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $96,900 --
Limited Warranty Deed $53,500 --
Foreclosure Deed $20,000 --
Warranty Deed $109,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $141,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,520 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $109,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Celia Means

Real Broker LLC

(803) 680-9700

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Team Leader for Homes & Casas Group in Columbia, SC Metro area which includes Sumter, Lugoff, Columbia, Elgin, Irmo, Lake Murray, Chapin, Lexington, Gaston, West Columbia, Cayce, We are a bilingual team providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk

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Source: Consolidated MLS (Columbia MLS)

MLS Number: 631217

Consolidated MLS (Columbia MLS)

APN: 11515-06-12

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