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Gateway to Lake Murray
Just 10 minutes from the bustling downtown area, Northwest Columbia's streets offer tranquil shelter under a blanket of greenery. For 12 consecutive years, Irmo has been recognized as a "tree city;" even its director of public works, Whit Cline, is a certified arborist. Neighbors live surrounded by oaks, magnolias, maples, and pines of all varieties, and with every tree that's cut down, they also know another will be planted. Named the "Gateway to Lake Murray," Northwest Columbia sits right next to its waters, which bound the neighborhood's southwestern edge — giving locals easy access to all manner of fun, from boating to fishing. All the while, the neighborhood also harbors several parks and a central shopping strip.
In Northwest Columbia, many different homestyles can be found.
Fishing is a popular activity at Lake Murray near Northwest Columbia.
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Northwest Columbia's streets have a forest feeling
By purchasing property, Northwest Columbia locals also buy into a careful system that preserves nature. With strict codes in place, residents must seek approval before tearing down trees, and there are requirements for replacing any that are torn down. Unsurprisingly, a forest-like feeling here blends with all the trappings of suburbia, complete with ivy winding around white mailboxes and modestly sized manicured lawns. Neighbors live a comfortable distance apart in Colonial, ranch-style, Charleston-style and Victorian homes. Properties mostly range from $200,000 to $300,000, but some surpassing 2,500 square feet will topple over $400,000. Though homes aren't on the lake in Northwest Columbia, some have sunrooms overlooking ponds. Something like it, with four bedrooms and a dock, was recently valued at $450,000. Properties sell within 25 days, faster than the national average of 38.
Quiet roads and private developments are easy to find in Northwest Columbia.
A classic two-story colonial sits on a corner in Northwest Columbia.
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Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
The Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 serves students in Northwest Columbia. Many take their first steps at Harbison West Elementary School, which serves them through to fifth grade. From there, they may go to Crossroads Intermediate for sixth grade, then to Irmo Middle School and Irmo High School. The elementary and middle schools both earn an A-minus rating from Niche. Crossroads is not far behind with a B-plus score, and the high school maintains a B rating. The high school publishes a literary magazine, The Lagniappe, where students showcase their poetry and short stories.
Harbison West Elementary School in St. Andrews has an overall grade of "A" by Niche.
For grades 6-8, students in Northwest Columbia can attend Irmo Middle School.
The campus at Irmo High School is off the main street.
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Lake Murray Dam North Recreational Area has a public boat launch
Michael J and Mary Meech Mungo Park off Lake Murray Boulevard has four miles of walking paths and an indoor facility that can be rented for meetings, parties, and special events. Along the neighborhood's southwestern shore, Lake Murray Dam North Recreational Area has a public boat launch, fishing dock, swimming area and a paved 1.7-mile walkway with views of the water and downtown skyline. At Saluda Shoals Park, also south on Bush River Road, furry friends tag along to the dog park, neighbors paddle down Broad River, and kids play at an inclusive playground featuring a sound garden with chimes, drums, and other acoustic instruments.
The Lake Murray Dam offers a boat launch and fishing.
Northwest Columbia has wide open trails for running and walking.
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The Irmo Okra Strut festival is a 50-year institution
One day each December, locals organize the Christmas Light Boat Parade. "Four different counties touch Lake Murray, so you have all different people coming together to decorate their boats and show off their spirit. It's a magical, community-organized event," says Tracy Stutler, a 30-year local and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. The Irmo Okra Strut festival is a 50-year institution, held every September just 2 miles from Northwest Columbia. Locals share sweet tea and fried food as live music and kids squealing in delight on amusement park rides create the ambiance.
Shopping at Colombiana Centre
Commercial stops and strips are all along the neighborhood's eastern side, either on or just off Harbison Boulevard. Colombiana Centre has chains from Loft to Sephora, Starbucks and more. Publix Super Market is a stone's throw away, as are other amenities like Planet Fitness, HomeGoods, Harbison Hill Dentistry, Chick-fil-A, and more. Liberty Tap Room & Grill, 6 miles from the neighborhood's core, also offers waterfront dining. Locals clink their cocktails and dig into their Hawaiian chicken on the patio, watching the sunset unfold over the water.
Enjoy a meal at the Columbiana Mall in Northwest Columbia.
The local Publix in Northwest Columbia is located in a convenient shopping plaza.
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Buses take locals to Harbison Boulevard
Northwest Columbia has no sidewalks or biking lanes. Locals are heavily reliant on cars for everyday needs. "There is a bus service that goes by the subdivision, but it doesn't go much further than Harbison Boulevard," Stutler says. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 16 miles east via Interstate 26. Lexington Medical Center is 10 miles away along the same route and direction.
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Northwest Columbia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Columbia, Irmo sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Columbia, Irmo over the last 12 months is $289,900, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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