Columbia Property Market and Real Estate Guide

(Columbia, South Carolina - SC, USA)

The state capital of South Carolina, Columbia, spans two counties and its name derives from a poetic synonym of Christopher Columbus. This city sits in the heart of the state and is part of the Midlands region - an area often regarded as one of the best places to live in the US.

Many of the city's inhabitants are retirees, as this is an affordable place to purchase property and Columbia is also home to plenty of things to see and do. The Broad and the Saluda rivers both flow through the city and property with water frontage or riverside views commands around twice the asking price than a property located in the suburbs.


Many condos and apartments are located in the heart of Columbia, while houses with numerous bedrooms and garden spaces tend to be located farther afield, with Elmwood Park proving popular with families and Cottontown and Bellevue popular with an older generation. The downtown area is home to high-end condos and townhouses, and in particular, Lady Street contains the majority of centrally located property.

Renting Serviced Apartments

Renting apartments in Columbia is fairly cheap and furnishings are usually modern and up-to-date. Melrose Heights is home to many apartments for rent at a cheaper end of the scale, while Lady Street property will command around twice the price due to its central location.

Buying Apartments and Houses

International property purchases are popular in the US and Columbia provides a good opportunity for first time buyers, since the market is good value for money, unlike in more popular cities like Los Angeles. Getting a loan as a foreign national requires plenty of criteria, but those with financial stability will simply have to fill out copious amounts of paperwork, along with the provision of identification and criminal checks, before being accepted.

Real Estate Agents

Using a real estate agent to find a property that suits your budget, taste and needs is the best way to purchase property. Agents in Columbia are readily available and can be found online and in local telephone books, with the Internet being the preferable way to find out more about the agency before making an appointment.

Check out the following Columbia realtors and real estate agents:

Home Advantage Realty
Address: 2615 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina SC, 29205, USA
Tel: +1 803 608 4663
Email: jimoylan@sc.rr.com
Website: www.homeadvantagerealty.com
This company was established in 1991 and focuses on one-on-one client liaising and the staff pride themselves on customer service.

Landmark Resources
Address: 1516 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina SC, 29201, USA
Tel: +1 803 799 0859
Email: office@landmarkresources.biz
Website: www.landmarkresources.biz
This agency is located in the old historical part of the city and it handles a range of sales and rentals aimed at a mid- to high end budget.

Security Realty
Address: 2772 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina SC, 29205, USA
Tel: +1 803 254 6613
Email: info@securityrealty.net
Website: www.securityrealty.net
Security Realty handles sales and rentals that are based both in the center of the city, as well as in the suburbs.