Front - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Wrap-Around Front Porch - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Front Porch - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Front Porch - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Entrance - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Foyer - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Bedroom on Main - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Bedroom on Main - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Bedroom on Main - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Half Bath on Main - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Kitchen - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Kitchen - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Kitchen - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Kitchen - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Living Room - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Living Room - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Laundry & Back Door - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Primary Bedroom - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Primary Bedroom - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Primary Bathroom Shower - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Primary Bathroom Vanity - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
3rd Bedroom - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
3rd Bedroom - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
4th Bedroom - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Full Bath on Upper - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Full Bath on Upper - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
Backyard & Parking Pad - 816 Oak Street, Columbia
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$499,900

816 Oak Street
Columbia, SC 29205-1030
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,975 sqft
Year built
1930

About this home

Agent Owned - Welcome to this exceptional 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom traditional home situated on a prime corner lot in the heart of Five Points, offering an unbeatable location within easy walking distance to the University of South Carolina campus, local dining, shopping, and nightlife. The exterior features classic curb appeal with a spacious, covered wrap-around front porch and a fully fenced backyard complete with a large concrete patio and gated driveway access. Inside, rich hardwood flooring, custom plantation shutters, and upgraded lighting flow throughout, complemented by elegant crown molding and stylish crystal ceiling fans in the living room and bedrooms. The main level offers a distinct, open feel where a downstairs bedroom shares a gorgeous tile fireplace with the spacious living room. At the heart of the home, the fully upgraded kitchen is equipped with premium granite countertops, a mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an apron-front farmhouse sink. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and a private ensuite bath with a double vanity, a modern bidet/heated toilet seat, and a luxurious, floor-to-ceiling tile rain shower. Both upstairs full bathrooms display elegant tile flooring, granite vanity tops, and illuminated LED mirrors. Additional home conveniences include a dedicated main-level laundry room with full cabinet storage and tankless water heater. Roof - 2020 and HVAC - 2021. Whether utilized as a magnificent primary residence or a premier investment opportunity for student housing renters with target rentals set at $4,400 per month plus utilities for the 2027–2028 academic year, this turnkey property delivers unmatched luxury and convenience. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property details

MLS #
644466
Property type
Columbia - South
Subdivision
NONE
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 6, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.12 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
2.75 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
W. A. Perry Middle
1.95 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
304
Student:teacher ratio
8.0:1
District
Richland 01
High
C. A. Johnson High
1.4 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Below Average (2025)
Enrollment
404
Student:teacher ratio
9.9:1
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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks8
Schools12
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 2 days -- 59 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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$99,980 down
$399,920 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 1 days ago.

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.