Exterior - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Exterior side view - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Front Porch - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Living - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Living Side - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Half Bath - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Kitchen - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Kitchen - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Dining room - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Stairway - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Landing - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Landing - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Full Bath 2nd level - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
MasterBed - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Master Bed - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Master Bath - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Second Bed - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Laundry 2nd level - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Back Porch - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Back yard - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
Exterior Back - 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia
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$254,400

1981 Lake Carolina Drive
Columbia, SC 29229-9154
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,875 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!!!!!!!! Welcome to 1981 Lake Carolina Drive, a beautiful home nestled in the heart of the award-winning Lake Carolina community. This residence provides the perfect blend of comfort and style, featuring an open floor plan, spacious living areas, and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring modern finishes and ample storage. Upstairs, the primary suite boast with a private retreat with a spacious layout and a well-appointed bath. Enjoy evenings on the patio, and all the community amenities Lake Carolina has to give—including walking trails, playgrounds, parks, and convenient access to schools. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
618192
Property type
Columbia Northeast
Subdivision
LAKE CAROLINA - CENTENNIAL
Status
Active
Days on market
339
On market date
September 24, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.16 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Bridge Creek Elementary
0.72 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Average (2025)
Enrollment
565
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Richland 02
Middle
Kelly Mill Middle
1.65 mi away · Grades 2-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,033
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Richland 02
High
Blythewood High
6.67 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,956
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Richland 02

Walkability

Blended score for Columbia's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

39
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
40 / 100
Restaurants & cafes6
Grocery stores0
Parks5
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Columbia, from live MLS data.

On the market 339 days -- 276 more days than Columbia's current average of 63 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,303 active listings in Columbia right now is $250,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,682/mo
$50,880 down
$203,520 loan
Principal & interest$1,320
Property tax (est.)$212
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 26, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.