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$213,500

1531 Romain Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,756 sqft
Year built
1959

About this home

Welcome to 1531 Romain Drive, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch nestled on a spacious, wooded lot in Columbia. It doesnt stop there this home has a large bonus room that could easily serve as a 4th bedroom. This 1,756-square-foot home blends mid-century charm with thoughtful, modern updates throughout.Step inside to a perfect balance of hardwood floors and luxury vinyl planks, maintaining the original charm. Fall in love with the bright living room filled with natural light from oversized windows. The updated kitchen features rich cabinetry, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances, flowing into a dining area anchored by a striking stone fireplace.Two full bathrooms to accommodate the whole family. Two bedrooms share a stylishly updated bath, jack and jill style. A versatile bonus room with a built-in bookshelf provides flexible space for a home office, den, or guest room.Major systems are covered too, with a new roof (2026) and a 2019 HVAC system for lasting peace of mind. Outside, enjoy a covered carport with attached storage, a rocking-chair front porch, and a large, shaded backyard surrounded by tall pines - perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Set on an established street convenient to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials, this home is a must-see. Schedule your showing today! Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
641799
Property type
Irmo/St Andrews/Ballentine
Subdivision
RIVERSIDE FOREST
Status
Active
Days on market
28
On market date
August 27, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.33 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Brockman Elementary
6.34 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
St. Andrews Middle
0.83 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
769
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Richland 01
High
Columbia High
0.86 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
691
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
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).

77
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks2
Schools7
Transit stops20
Pharmacies2

Market position

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

On the market 28 days -- 35 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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Est. monthly payment
$1,436/mo
$42,700 down
$170,800 loan
Principal & interest$1,108
Property tax (est.)$178
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 4 days ago.

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