Columbia’s Lake Katherine neighborhood has evolved from a weekend cottage spot in the early 1900s to a highly desirable waterfront community featuring stately homes with price tags of half a million dollars or more. During the fall of 2015, historic flooding caused extensive damage across Columbia, including in Lake Katherine. Despite the setback, a number of homeowners took the opportunity to renovate their damaged homes, a move that further evolved the neighborhood’s look. “Lake Katherine used to be mostly 50s ranches, but when the flood came, it destroyed houses on certain streets. So people tore down and rebuilt,” says Mary Ellen Maloney, resident and Realtor with the Moore Company who also made renovations to her own home. Although not all homes in the neighborhoods are on the lake, there just over 80 waterfront homes, many of which have private docks for launching small boats. Residents are also close to a myriad of dining and shopping options, downtown Columbia and the Army’s Fort Jackson.
Revamped older homes
The work that occurred after the 2015 flood led to finished projects ranging from simply renovated ranch styles to new multi-story constructions. Lake Katherine is also where age often meets modernity. “You’ll see houses that look new, but they’ve been renovated,” Maloney says. The high demand for housing in Lake Katherine has led to a tight inventory, which has played a key role in the price points here. Maloney says prices for many homes, particularly on the side next to Interstate 77, can fall in or around $600,000 and go up from there. For example, a new two-story story, four-bedroom home with Craftsman features like multiple gabled roofs, dormer windows and a covered porch with wooden beams can go for $750,000. While a three-bedroom ranch-style with brick siding can go for nearly $567,000 .
Craftsman styled homes are being built in Lake Katherine.
Some residents have renovated farm styled homes in Lake Katherine.
There are larger two story homes in Lake Katherine.
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Plenty of organic grocery, gourmet foods shopping
In a shopping center intersected by Cross Hill Road, Devine Street and Fort Jackson Boulevard, neighborhood residents at the Cross Hill Market, neighborhood residents can find groceries at a Whole Foods Market. About a mile north of the lake and along Forest Drive, Trenholm Plaza offers additional grocery options like the Fresh Market and Publix. Nearby, the Cardinal Crossing includes a Trader Joe’s, as well as eateries like the Tombo Grille, where patrons can start their dinner with mini lobster roll sliders before taking on the pan-seared Scott salmon with curry rice and a curry mango glaze. “Everybody goes there. It’s your neighborhood bar and grill,” Maloney says. Locals can also opt for barbecue at Midwood Smokehouse or meet for a weekend brunch at Another Broken Egg Café.
Midwood Smokehouse has interior and exterior seating in Lake Katherine.
Whole Foods Market has a large assortment of products in Lake Katherine.
Another Broken Egg restaurant has a varied menu in Lake Katherine.
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Hampton Park
Lake Katherine residents, especially ones with children, can find some recreation at Hampton Park just south of the Lake and Fort Jackson Boulevard. Teens can meet up there for a pickup game of basketball or throw some baseballs on the diamond, and adults can go for some doubles matches on the tennis courts.
Hampton Memorial Park has a community center in Lake Katherine.
Hampton Memorial Park has baseball, tennis, and a small pond in Lake Katherine.
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Academic and athletic excellence in Richland School District No. 1
Schools that serve the Lake Katherine neighborhood include Brennen Elementary School, Crayton Middle School and A.C. Flora High School, each of which received A-minus grades from ratings site Niche. A.C. Flora has a top cheerleading squad that has won two Class4A titles over the past few years. High school upperclassmen also have the option of applying to Richland One Middle College, an award winning charter high school for juniors and seniors located on the Midlands Technical College’s Beltline campus just 2 miles south of Lake Katherine. The charter school’s students have the opportunity to attend high school on a college campus and earn college credits for free. Niche gives the charter school an A-minus grade.
Crayton Middle School prepares students for high school in Lake Katherine.
Brennen Elementary School is a public school in Columbia.
A. C. Flora High School is a quick commute in Columbia.
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Right along I-77
Lake Katherine sits right along Interstate 77, which provides residents with direction connections to other parts of the Columbia metro, as well as other bigger cities like Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Parks in this Area
Valencia Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Concessions
Ben Arnold Center Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Community Center
Hampton Memorial Park
Heathwood Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Sims Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Rosewood Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Columbia Metro
29 min drive
Bus
Beltline Chapel Nb
Bus
Crowson Road
Bus
Beltline Cross Hill Nb
Bus
Beltline Devine Nb
Bus
Rosewood Beecliff Wb
Bus
Devine Cross Hill Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Katherine
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Katherine, Columbia sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lake Katherine, Columbia over the last 12 months is $448,658, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Previously Subway Restaurant. Building has been removed. Prime location! walking distance from Whole Food Shopping Center , Marshalls and Midlands College, restarants and a mile away from Fort Jackson, Ideal site for a coffee shop etc. Plat in the office
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,117
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,581
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,465
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
56.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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