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$199,900

1220 Carter Street

Columbia, SC 29204

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Living area

1,332 sqft

Year built

1963

About this home

Discover this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled on the edge of the desirable Forest Acres community! An incredible opportunity awaits those in search of a move-in-ready residence under $230,000. This inviting home boasts an owner’s suite equipped with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for enjoying warm evenings during the crisp fall and winter months. Don’t miss out—this property is a must-see to truly appreciate all the wonderful features it offers! Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #: 640687
Property type: Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes
Subdivision: AVALON
Status: Active
Days on market: 22
On market date: August 12, 2026
Stories: 1
Total bathrooms: 2
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

Bradley Elementary

0.66 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: 394
Student:teacher ratio: 10.4:1
District: Richland 01

Middle

W. G. Sanders Middle

0.35 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Average (2025)

Enrollment: 524
Student:teacher ratio: 10.1:1
District: Richland 01

High

W.J. Keenan High

4.32 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: 733
Student:teacher ratio: 12.4:1
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).

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

11.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Nearby-amenity density

90 / 100

Restaurants & cafes12

Grocery stores5

Parks1

Schools8

Transit stops20

Pharmacies2

Market position

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

On the market 22 days -- 41 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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$39,980 down

$159,920 loan

Principal & interest$1,037

Property tax (est.)$167

Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 23 days ago.

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