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$525,000

826 Laurens Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,882 sqft
Year built
1916

About this home

Welcome to 826 Laurens Street, an exceptional investment opportunity in one of Columbia's most desirable locations. Perfectly situated in the heart of the University of South Carolina campus, this home provides unbeatable walkability to campus and all the shopping, dining, and entertainment that Five Points is known for, with the backyard bordering this iconic district.Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors throughout and thoughtful updates that make this home stand out. The spacious primary suite features a stunning newly tiled walk-in shower, while the brand-new backyard deck creates the perfect space for entertaining friends, relaxing after class, or enjoying game day weekends.Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or secure a prime property in an unbeatable location, this home checks every box. Already leased for the 2026–2027 school year, it provides immediate rental income and a turnkey investment in one of Columbia's strongest rental markets. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
639791
Property type
Columbia - South
Subdivision
UNIVERSITY HILL
Status
Active
Days on market
58
On market date
July 30, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
A. C. Moore Elementary
1.1 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
210
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Richland 01
Middle
Hand Middle
0.81 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
672
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Richland 01
High
Dreher High
1.42 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
1,183
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
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).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks17
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies10

Market position

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

On the market 58 days -- 5 fewer days than Columbia's current average of 63 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,307 active listings in Columbia right now is $250,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$105,000 down
$420,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,724
Property tax (est.)$438
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 31, 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.