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Small town located 10 miles from state capital
South Congaree has a rural vibe, but offers easy access to the greater Columbia metro region. Interstates 26 and 77 are close by, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is practically in South Congaree’s backyard. Yet homes here are still surrounded by nature. They are also some of the most affordable in the area, according to Leah Anderson, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has sold several homes in the town. “South Congaree has a small-town feel to it. You’ve got pretty much working class people and a lot of local family restaurants,” Anderson says. On typical days here, teens can be seen playing pickup basketball at the park near the town hall while mothers lay out picnics. There are also many churches, a United Neighbors Club and equestrian area, among other things.
Find a home and maybe a pond
Like much of this part of South Carolina, older brick ranch style homes placed in carved out pockets of wooded lands populated by towering pines are not uncommon in South Congaree. Established ranch-style homes sit on heavily wooded lots, a common sight in the rural suburbs of Columbia. But many homes here come with a rather interesting feature: ponds. Anderson says she shares a pond with about 10 other houses, and that probably every third house in South Congaree has access to one. “Some houses even have their own private pond,” she says, adding that residents can often be found fishing in these natural waters. Price points here go from about $180,000 to no higher than $300,000.
South Congaree is the place to be.
Traditional 2-story homes are common in South Congaree
The older part of South Congaree is full of brick ranch homes.
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Local eats along Edmund Highway
A popular, family-owned eatery is Steve’s Deli on Edmund Highway, also humorously known as the “#1 SUB Contractor.” Regulars can pick from a myriad of half or whole subs, or get something off the grill like a chili-cheese burger with fries. Just up the road is another locally-owned joint, the South Congaree House of Pizza, which serves Italian and Greek specialties, as well as American-diner fare. For grocery shopping, residents can access a small shopping center anchored by a Food Lion.
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve is 460 acres of protected habitat just 10 mins south of town.
Close to Lake Murray and the Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
Lake Murray, also called the Jewel of South Carolina, is located north of South Congaree. Whether they’re just making a short weekend stop or staying for a longer vacation, visitors to this recreational haven can take part in some world class fishing, go boating or simply take in the expansive and scenic waterfront views. For another natural scenic getaway, the Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve sits less than 8 miles south of South Congaree. Visitors there can explore the woodlands, where they’ll find layered sandstone formations containing fossils of ancient marine creatures.
Congaree Elementary School is home to over 400 students in the West Columbia area.
Strong JROTC at Airport High
Schools that serve South Congaree include Congaree Elementary School in the town, Pine Ridge Middle School and Airport High School, all of which received grades of B-minus or higher from ratings site Niche. Airport High has a strong JROTC program, with the drill team having won consecutive state titles.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport close to town
Town residents have direct highway connections to major metros like the Charlotte and Charleston areas due to the close proximity to interstates 26 and 77. They can also quickly catch a flight to other parts of the country at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which is practically in South Congaree’s backyard.
Interstates 77 and 26 open South Congaree up to the rest of the state.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport lies just to the north of South Congaree.
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Parks in this Area
Pine Grove Sports Complex
Baseball/Softball
Football
Parking Lot
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
South Conagree Town Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Pine Ridge Softball Fields
Midland Sports Complex
Transit
Airport
Columbia Metro
11 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Congaree
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Congaree, SC sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Congaree, SC over the last 12 months is $225,690, down 9% from 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
4,374
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,382
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,085
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
14.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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