Rosewood
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery, Rosewood Dairy Bar and Rosewood Market
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse is known to most as “the Hangar” as it operates out of an old airport hangar. The alehouse’s observation deck is a great spot to soak up the South Carolina sunshine while sipping on a handcrafted raspberry sour. Bordering the northern part of the neighborhood is Rosewood Drive, flanked by restaurants that have been local staples for decades. There will likely be a long line outside the Rosewood Dairy Bar. It’s been an iconic Columbia institution since 1942 and is known for its smooth, sweet strawberry milkshakes. Another popular spot is 5th Avenue Deli, which serves sandwiches named after the streets of Rosewood. For more everyday needs, Publix and the local Rosewood Market are just down the street. Inside the market, fresh produce is stacked on the shelves, along with grab-and-go deli options. For additional grocery and pantry needs, locals can head to Cross Hill Market on Devine Street, which offers Whole Foods Market.
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South Carolina State Fair and Saturday's Soda City
In October, the South Carolina State Fair comes to Rosewood Drive, a mile away, and attracts hundreds for a night of live music, rides and games. The same plot of land hosts two other events every May: The Rosewood Crawfish Festival and the South Carolina Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival. “Soda City is huge here,” says Rachel Shealy, a Realtor at 803 Realty. “It’s every Saturday and super dog-friendly. They shut down Main Street and line it with local vendors.” According to Shealey, the University of South Carolina football games are a huge deal, and fans often fill the Williams-Brice Stadium, even though the stadium was built to hold over 50,000 people.
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Restoring Rosewood Homes
While Rosewood is mostly made up of one- and two-story brick ranchers, there’s the occasional quirky cottage with arched doorways or modern bungalows surrounded by ivy-covered fences. “Residents are almost always older couples or students renting out a property since it’s so close to campus,” Shealey says. “People over there care about the area and are now restoring their homes.” Affordability, compared to other areas in Columbia, is a major draw for homebuyers. Prices range from $250,000 to $320,000, depending on square footage and whether the property has been remodeled. However, much like the rest of the state capital, prices are continuing to climb. The LB Owens Airport is located alongside homes in Rosewood, so air traffic noise might be an issue for some.
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Parks are at the heart of Rosewood
Several parks are located at the center of the neighborhood, off Airport Boulevard and Montgomery Avenue. Rosewood Park and Owens Field Park are both busy with skateboarders and bikers trying to perfect new tricks. The crack of a bat at the baseball field is designed to break down barriers for people living with disabilities and hosts the Miracle League every year. It also features 12 soccer fields and an 18-hole disc golf course. Tucked away next to that course is the whimsical Rosewood Community Orchard, where you can pick pomegranates and blackberries or relax under a mulberry tree with a book from the Little Free Library. For camping, fishing and boating, Lake Katherine and the expansive Lake Murray are 4 miles and 15 miles away, respectively.
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Schools offer the rare Gifted and Talented Artistic Dance and Theatre programs
Rosewood’s youngest can attend Rosewood Elementary School and Hand Middle School, which earn A-minus and B-minus scores on Niche, respectively. Students can show off their creative side through the Gifted and Talented Artistic Dance and Theatre programs. The district is one of just a few in the state that offers the program at its middle and high schools. Many students attend Dreher High, which earns an A from Niche, is one of the oldest public high schools in South Carolina and the first in the city to offer Russian as a foreign language. Rosewood is home to the high school’s athletic hub, Memorial Stadium. The stands there are packed on Friday nights with fans cheering on the local high school football team.Getting around Rosewood and beyond
While Rosewood is walkable to local eateries, a car is often needed to commute to downtown Columbia, roughly 2 miles away. For immediate healthcare needs, William Jennings Bryan Corn Veterans Affairs Medical Center is 4 miles away via US-378. I-77 South takes travelers to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 13 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tammy Lyles
Tammy Lyles
SM Realty & Associates LLC
(803) 884-9707
122 Total Sales
1 in Rosewood
$260,000 Price
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Delaney Morgan
Delaney Morgan
The Highland Company Real Estate LLC
(803) 681-3497
48 Total Sales
4 in Rosewood
$100K - $234K Price Range
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Tara Rogers
Tara Rogers
ERA Wilder Realty
(803) 859-5664
129 Total Sales
3 in Rosewood
$285K - $400K Price Range
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Donna Arvay
Donna Arvay
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(803) 373-1519
152 Total Sales
2 in Rosewood
$600K - $675K Price Range
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Brad Dampier
Brad Dampier
The Moore Company
(803) 291-5876
68 Total Sales
9 in Rosewood
$131K - $490K Price Range
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Hayley Weise
Hayley Weise
Home & Land Pros LLC
(803) 918-6368
32 Total Sales
1 in Rosewood
$175,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Valencia Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Concessions
Edisto Discovery Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Ben Arnold Center Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Community Center
Emily Douglas Park
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sims Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Owens Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Football
Rosewood Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rosewood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rosewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rosewood, Columbia sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Rosewood, Columbia over the last 12 months is $277,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$290,000
Median Sale Price
$277,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$292,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$177,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$137,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
225
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,245
Number of Homes for Sale
44
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,575
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,209
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
966
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
764
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,646
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,862
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,510
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
58.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
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®
38
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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