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$500,000

251 Branch Hill Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,700 sqft
Year built
1989

About this home

Welcome to 251 Branch Hill, a distinctive lakefront home in The Commons. A gated community offering privacy, character and a beautiful natural setting. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,800 square feet with generously sized rooms, impressive architectural details and serene water views. Inside, you’ll find dramatic arched openings, extensive molding and trim, stained and leaded-glass accents, spacious formal living and dining areas, and an oversized primary suite with abundant dressing and closet space. The kitchen features extensive cabinetry, an island with seating and easy access to outdoor living areas overlooking the lake. Mature landscaping surrounds the property, creating a lush, private retreat with multiple brick terraces, balconies and covered outdoor spaces from which to enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting. With its all-brick construction, gracious proportions and one-of-a-kind architectural character, this home offers a rare opportunity in The Commons at an exceptional price point. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
643529
Property type
Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes
Subdivision
THE COMMONS
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
September 22, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.2 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Forest Lake Elementary
1.01 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
0.87 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
1.75 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).

66
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
60 / 100
Restaurants & cafes17
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools9
Transit stops17
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 2 days -- 61 fewer days than Columbia's current average of 63 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,284 active listings in Columbia right now is $250,000.

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$100,000 down
$400,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

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