Far North Columbia
Low price points and large lots in Richland County
The majority of homes here were built after 1970, though a few feature more recent construction. With an average sales price of $150,000, homes cost about $100,000 less than those found within downtown Columbia. Subdivisions here feature ranch-styles and split-levels, with most donning brick and wooden siding, and offering ample lot sizes ranging from half to single-acre plots. For those looking for private properties, individual homes featuring classical designs, three to five-bedrooms and multi-acre lots can go for up to $450,000.Richland County schools with small classes, lots of sports
Students in Far North Columbia can attend schools like Forest Heights Elementary. Located within walking distance from the community, this school received a C-minus rating from Niche. Older students can attend schools like Alcorn Middle and Eau Claire High, both of which received a rating of C-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche, and boast relatively low student-teacher ratios of 11 to 1. Home of the Shamrocks, Eau Claire High offers sports programs in baseball, basketball, football, tennis and soccer. For students looking to challenge themselves academically, Eau Claire also offers AP courses.
Getting around Far North Columbia
Despite its quiet, rural ambiance, this neighborhood isn't too far from the conveniences of Columbia. Located just seven miles north of the city, a quick trip there and back is easy, especially with highways 215 and 321 providing quick access. Far North Columbia is also conveniently located near Interstate 20 so residents could get to I-95, Florence or Augusta in little more than an hour. Seven miles east, residents can find their local hospital at Columbia Regional Care Center, while, thirty miles across town, Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers non-stop flights across the central and eastern United States.Shopping and dining on Harbison Boulevard
While far North Columbia itself isn't home to any shopping or dining, nearby food and store hotspots like Harbison Boulevard or the Village at Sandhill are only a few miles away. Residents often cruise over to these popular shopping areas to peruse restaurants like BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. This family-friendly chain couples familiar pub fare like burgers and wings with an extensive list of house brews. Closer to the neighborhood, Route 321 takes residents to their local Food Lion where they can find all their everyday groceries and household essentials. A nearby Denny's also serves classic American comfort fare and all-day breakfast.Heading outdoors near in Far North Columbia
In Far North Columbia, residents are surrounded by woods and forested lots, so seeing nature is part of life here. For people wanting to get active, Meadowlake Park offers athletic fields to play on and is also next to an indoor volleyball club. For those looking to practice their golf swing, Linrick Golf Course is a public course suited for players of all ages that features 257 acres of manicured terrain, eight ponds and rolling hills.For some fun with the family or a church group, Trigger Tyme Paintball offers a fun-focused experience for everyone. This mom-and-pop business is the third oldest paintball field in the country and offers a family-friendly environment great for positive team-building. Co-owner Ryan Murphy says he loves "seeing people enjoying the land, getting outside and bonding with each other."



Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julian Hays
Responds QuicklyTodd Realty Partners
(843) 920-6983
50 Total Sales
1 in Far North Columbia
$82,000 Price
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Colleen Cather
Realty One Group Reside
(301) 281-6967
36 Total Sales
1 in Far North Columbia
$229,000 Price
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Tammy Lyles
SM Realty & Associates LLC
(803) 884-9707
122 Total Sales
3 in Far North Columbia
$55K - $248K Price Range
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Leon Felder
Felder & Associates
(803) 477-3095
81 Total Sales
1 in Far North Columbia
$68,000 Price
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Sharon Cornelius
SC Realty of Columbia
(803) 971-4574
69 Total Sales
7 in Far North Columbia
$6K - $190K Price Range
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Shannon McNulty
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 884-9517
245 Total Sales
3 in Far North Columbia
$142K - $230K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Far North Columbia | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Far North Columbia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Far North Columbia, Columbia sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Far North Columbia, Columbia over the last 12 months is $162,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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