$260,420Average Value$141Average Price per Sq Ft99Homes For Sale
Suburban, family-friendly living outside Columbia
Seventeen miles outside of Columbia, Northeast Columbia is home to several subdivisions of suburban housing and a tight-knit community. "It's a family-oriented place with a know-your-neighbor feel," says Clyvincent Lemon, Realtor at Found It and local resident, adding that, "it's the kind of neighborhood where families get together to go trick or treating at Halloween or hang out with each other outside in the summer." Popular for both its relative affordability and convenient location, this family-friendly community is close to major interstates, downtown Columbia and an expansive shopping and dining mall with plenty of options for entertainment.
Richland County homes featuring quarter to whole-acre lots
With an average sales price of $245,000, homes in Northeast Columbia sell for about $10,000 less than homes the greater Columbia area. Featuring vinyl siding, brick walls and quarter to whole-acre lots, most homes here were built since the 1980s. Prospective buyers can expect to find three-bedroom single-family homes built in traditional and A-frame styles from $150,000 to $300,000. Larger, four to five-bedroom homes in the area often feature wide front porches and multi-acre lots and sell from $350,000 to $550,000.
Greek Revival-style homes in Northeast Columbia.
Large, brick homes in Northeast Columbia.
Houses surrounded by large trees and a well-kept garden in Northeast Columbia.
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Richland County schools with low student-teacher ratios
Known for its quality schools, students in Pontiac-Elgin attend Richland County public schools like North Springs Elementary and Summit Parkway Middle, both of which received a rating of B-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche, and boast low student-teacher ratios of 14 to 1. Older students can attend Ridge View High, which received a B from Niche and offers several athletic programs that have won the state championship as well as being one of the few schools to offer AP African American Studies.
In the North Springs Elementary School offices, you can find information about the school.
Ridge View High School is a public education option.
Summit Parkway Middle School is a public education option.
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Convenient location near Interstate-77 and downtown Columbia
With a central location 17 miles north of Columbia, a commute downtown takes about 30 minutes from here. This neighborhood is also adjacent to major Interstates, convenient for traveling outside the city. I-77 will take residents straight to Charlotte while, from I-20, residents can get to Augusta or Florence and also connect to I-95. Seven miles away residents can find their local hospital at Providence Health-Northeast, while, thirty miles across town, Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers non-stop flights across the central and eastern United States. While this community is mostly car-dependent, bus lines do service Summit Parkway and Two Notch Road, connecting Northeast Columbia with the wider area.
Residents in Northeast Columbia can use public transportation.
.Northeast Columbia neighborhood features modern streets and sidewalks.
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Shopping and entertainment along Summit Parkway
A major thoroughfare for the neighborhood, Summit Parkway, takes residents in both directions to shopping centers, making sure that conveniences such as the gym are never far away. On both sides of the neighborhood, residents can find grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger and Lidl to pick up everyday essentials.
The Village at Sandhill is a local shopping mall that offers big box retailers, like Sam’s Club and a variety of casual restaurants. For some family-friendly seafood, try Yummi Crab, where patrons can watch sports, sit outside and enjoy dishes like fried oysters, king crab legs and chicken tenders.
This local shopping center is also popular for its entertainment options. From trampoline parks to roller-skating rinks and the local movie theater, this shopping center is a popular choice for birthday parties and family gatherings.
Village at Sandhill is a modern retail complex in Northeast Columbia.
People having breakfast at Le Peep in Northeast Columbia.
Food Lion is an option for shopping in Northeast Columbia.
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Heading outdoors around Northeast Columbia
In Northeast Columbia, it's easy to enjoy time outside. Local parks like Magnolia Park and Willow Park offer residents with places for kids to play like playgrounds and open fields as well as neighborhood amenities like tennis courts and swimming pools. Another local spot, North Springs Park, offers athletic fields and tennis courts for residents who want to enjoy playing a casual game or take their kids to little-league games.
For some time in nature, Sesquicentennial State Park is a popular local choice. This 1,400-acre expanse of pine forest offers lakeside camping, kayak and canoe rentals and a boat ramp to access the 30-acre fishing lake. Visitors often pick the two-mile Sandhills Trail to enjoy walking through the woods along paved paths and boardwalks while taking in views of the lake.
Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia has a beautiful lake with paddle boats and canoes.
Enjoy the nature at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Lake Park
North Springs Park
Sesquicentennial State Park
Camping
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Columbia Metro
47 min drive
Bus
Clemson Barton Eb
Bus
Clemson & Across Rainsborough Wb
Bus
Summit Summit Spring Eb
Bus
Clemson & Wellington Place Wb
Bus
Summit Hunters Ii Sb
Bus
Clemson & Rose Creek Eb
Bus
Clemson Summit Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northeast Columbia
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Columbia, Columbia sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northeast Columbia, Columbia over the last 12 months is $268,145, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
37,474
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,390
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,521
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.9%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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