Market Trends: 5/19/2012
Columbia
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed:
3,707
Month-Over-Month Change: +1.9%
Average List Price:
$165,203
Month-Over-Month Change: -.23%
Median List Price:
$129,900
Month-Over-Month Change: +.78%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
3.18 Bedrooms
2.29 Baths
$165,203 Average List Price
$87/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom:
$103,053
2 Bedrooms:
$106,063
3 Bedrooms:
$146,136
4 Bedrooms:
$245,383
5 Bedrooms:
$349,050
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About Columbia
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in South Carolina. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into Lexington County. The city is the center of a steadily growing metro area of 716,030 residents of what is referred to as the Midlands.
Founded in 1786 as the site of South Carolina's new capital city, it was one of the first planned cities in the United States. The area is often cited for its high quality of life offerings, with its many cultural amenities, parks, and recreational features. At the confluence of two major rivers, Columbia is one of the best destinations in the country for kayak and canoe enthusiasts. The University of South Carolina and several other colleges call Columbia home. Fort Jackson one of the largest Army bases in the United States is located on the east side of Columbia.
With an average home price for a single family home in the area hovering around $150,000, great schools, excellent weather year round, and a stable real estate market due to large number of government and service sector employees has made Columbia one of 30 communities named "America's Most Livable Communities." Increasingly, Columbia is becoming recognized as an ideal city for retirees. “Where to Retire” magazine listed Columbia as one of its 25 best choices for retirement as a "budget town" in its January/February 2007 edition. A RetireHomeSmart.com survey of retirement cities lists Columbia as America's second best retirement city.
Columbia has activities for every age with features like EdVenture and the Riverbank Zoo for children of all ages, the State Museum, the historic Vista with unique shops and restaurants, great Country Clubs for golfers, Lake Murray for fishermen and an average temperature of 64 degrees make Columbia the perfect place to call home.