Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes at 6515 Sandale Drive, Columbia
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$499,000

6515 Sandale Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,381 sqft
Year built
1966

About this home

Discover the perfect blend of space, comfort, and convenience in this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in sought-after Forest Acres. A welcoming circular driveway wraps around the home, offering easy access and ample parking for family and guests. Inside, a spacious, light-filled floor plan features two primary suites?one on the main level and a second upstairs with an adjoining room ideal for a nursery, home office, or private sitting area. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with double ranges, double dishwashers, double sinks, abundant countertop space, and an oversized center island designed for effortless entertaining and everyday living. Fresh interior paint, newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen and living room create a truly move-in-ready home. Just off the front entry, a versatile flex room is perfect for a home office, playroom, formal living room, or hobby space. Thoughtful upgrades, including a whole-home water filtration system and an EV charging hookup, add everyday convenience and modern efficiency. Relax on the spacious screened, semi-covered patio overlooking the private backyard, with the option to easily add a permanent roof for even more outdoor living. Combining an unbeatable Forest Acres location, flexible living spaces, exceptional entertaining areas, and quality updates throughout, this home offers the perfect balance of timeless style, modern comfort, and everyday functionality. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
638829
Property type
Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes
Subdivision
SANDWOOD HILLS
Status
Active
Days on market
35
On market date
July 17, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.31 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Forest Lake Elementary
0.35 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Good (2025)
Enrollment
613
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Richland 02
Middle
Dent Middle
1.06 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
1,133
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Richland 02
High
Richland Northeast High
1.11 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Below Average (2025)
Enrollment
1,435
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
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).

74
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
80 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks1
Schools8
Transit stops20
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 35 days -- 28 fewer 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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$99,800 down
$399,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,589
Property tax (est.)$416
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 20, 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.