Cayce/West Cola/Airport/S. Congaree at 617 Hillcrest Avenue, Columbia
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$194,900

617 Hillcrest Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,610 sqft
Year built
1935

About this home

Step into timeless character and Southern appeal with this captivating 1935 Craftsman bungalow located at 617 Hillcrest Avenue in Columbia. Featuring 1,610 square feet of single-story living space, this home blends vintage craftsmanship with a functional layout.Upon entering, you are greeted by 10-foot ceilings in the original part of the house, rich hardwood flooring, detailed molding, and abundant natural light. The expansive formal living room serves as a centerpiece, anchored by a unique coal-burning fireplace that conveniently serves both the living room and the adjacent bedroom. Adjacent living spaces maintain the continuous flow of hardwood floors, high ceilings, and classic trim work, creating a spacious atmosphere throughout.The kitchen is equipped with solid surface countertops, painted cabinetry, tile flooring, bar seating, a smooth-surface range, and a dishwasher. All three generously sized bedrooms feature high ceilings, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and closets. The two full bathrooms accommodate flexible living, including options with private bath access, tub/shower combinations, and separate walk-in showers. Additional interior amenities include a central HVAC system, attic access, and a dedicated heated laundry room with extra closet storage.Outside, enjoy classic porch sitting from the shelter of the covered front porch. The 0.22-acre property includes a fully enclosed rear wood privacy fence and a storage shed. Serviced by public water and sewer and situated in the Richland One school district (zoned for Hyatt Park Elementary, Gibbes Middle, and Eau Claire High), this move-in-ready home is eligible for Cash, Conventional, FHA, or VA financing. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
644455
Property type
Cayce/West Cola/Airport/S. Congaree
Subdivision
NONE
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 6, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.22 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Brockman Elementary
4.25 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
Heyward Gibbes Middle
0.57 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
303
Student:teacher ratio
8.7:1
District
Richland 01
High
Eau Claire High
0.56 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
591
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Richland 01

Walkability

Blended score for Columbia's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

48
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 60 fewer days than Columbia's current average of 61 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,304 active listings in Columbia right now is $249,900.

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$38,980 down
$155,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,011
Property tax (est.)$162
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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