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Columbia Real Estate

Columbia is South Carolina's capital and the heart of the Midlands — home to the University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, and a revitalized riverfront downtown. From historic neighborhoods like Shandon and Forest Acres to new construction near Lake Murray, Columbia offers homes for every stage and budget.

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Columbia market snapshot

Nightly-refreshed from live MLS data -- updated Sep 24, 2026.

Median list price

$250,000

Median sale price (12mo)

$254,000

Avg. days on market

63 days

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Year over year

+1.6%

Currently for sale in Columbia

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3 bd·3.5 ba·2,301 sqft

4 bd·4.5 ba·4,007 sqft

5 bd·4.5 ba·3,652 sqft

4 bd·2.5 ba·2,385 sqft

4 bd·2.5 ba·1,709 sqft

1 day on market

New

$244,900

114 Prairie Grass Way

517 Timber Crest Drive

Recently sold in Columbia

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

Sold 2 days ago

$110,000

Listed at $146,000

7109 Fran Road

Columbia, 29203

3 bd·1.5 ba·1,056 sqft

Sold 2 days ago

$275,900

4083 Half Mast Loop

Columbia, 29229

4 bd·2.5 ba·2,294 sqft

Sold 2 days ago

$284,000

4085 Half Mast Loop

Columbia, 29229

4 bd·2.5 ba·2,015 sqft

Sold 2 days ago

$203,148

236 Brando Way

Columbia, 29223

3 bd·2.5 ba·1,362 sqft

Sold 2 days ago

$277,500

Listed at $300,000

29 Beacon Hill Road

Columbia, 29210

5 bd·3 ba·2,861 sqft

Sold 3 days ago

$399,900

8 Miles Park Court

Columbia, 29223

4 bd·2.5 ba·2,501 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in Columbia

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Lake Carolina - Harborside

17 active listings

$274,990 - $1,625,000

$229,999 - $1,300,000

SPRING VALLEY

15 active listings

$340,000 - $1,050,000

HAYNES PARK

14 active listings

$180,000 - $284,302

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

14.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Nearby-amenity density

68 / 100

Restaurants & cafes11

Grocery stores2

Parks1

Schools8

Transit stops20

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary

Forest Lake Elementary

1.88 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

1.56 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

2.58 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

Commute

Real drive time from Columbia's center to Downtown Columbia.

16 min

typical drive time

7.4 mi

distance

Cities near Columbia

Cayce · 8.3 mi Blythewood · 8.9 mi Hopkins · 9.9 mi West Columbia · 10.3 mi Elgin · 11.2 mi Irmo · 13.2 mi

Columbia real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Columbia right now?+

There are currently 1,284 active listings in Columbia, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Columbia?+

The median list price for active listings in Columbia is $250,000. Homes are spending an average of 63 days on market.

Is Columbia's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Columbia have risen 1.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Columbia?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Columbia are None, ROSEWOOD, SHANDON.

What schools serve Columbia?+

The closest public schools to Columbia's center are Forest Lake Elementary, Dent Middle, Richland Northeast High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Columbia walkable?+

Columbia's center has a walkability score of 71 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Columbia?+

The typical drive from Columbia's center to Downtown Columbia is about 16 minutes (7.4 miles).

Listing data provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 21 hr ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.