Columbia Real Estate
Columbia is South Carolina's capital and the heart of the Midlands, home to the University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, and a revitalized riverfront downtown. From historic neighborhoods like Shandon and Forest Acres to new construction near Lake Murray, Columbia offers homes for every stage and budget.
Columbia market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Columbia, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Columbia
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Recently sold in Columbia
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Columbia
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Columbia's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Richland 02
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Richland 02
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Richland 02
Commute
Real drive time from Columbia's center to Downtown Columbia.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Columbia, from Columbia - Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport.
Cities near Columbia
ZIP codes in Columbia
Columbia real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Columbia right now?+
There are currently 1,338 active listings in Columbia, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Columbia?+
The median list price for active listings in Columbia is $249,900. Homes are spending an average of 63 days on market.
Is Columbia's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Columbia have risen 0.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Columbia?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Columbia are None, ROSEWOOD, SHANDON.
What schools serve Columbia?+
The closest public schools to Columbia's center are Forest Lake Elementary, Dent Middle, Richland Northeast High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Columbia walkable?+
Columbia's center has a walkability score of 71 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Columbia?+
The typical drive from Columbia's center to Downtown Columbia is about 13 minutes (6.7 miles).