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$185,000

2530 Marling Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,034 sqft
Year built
1953

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.

Property details

MLS #
631217
Property type
Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes
Subdivision
DRUID HILLS
Status
Active
Days on market
167
On market date
April 10, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.18 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Brockman Elementary
1.5 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Excellent (2025)
Enrollment
276
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
Richland 01
Middle
W. A. Perry Middle
0.9 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
304
Student:teacher ratio
8.0:1
District
Richland 01
High
C. A. Johnson High
1 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Below Average (2025)
Enrollment
404
Student:teacher ratio
9.9:1
District
Richland 01

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).

75
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks3
Schools8
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 167 days -- 104 more days than Columbia's current average of 63 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,287 active listings in Columbia right now is $250,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$37,000 down
$148,000 loan
Principal & interest$960
Property tax (est.)$154
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 days ago.

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