November 2, 2023

Special Edition

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City Guide

New and coming-soon businesses to Columbia

Drone image of the Richland Mall site | Photo provided by the City of Forest Acres

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Cola. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the Soda City.

Dining

Tacos Nayarit, 1100 Knox Abbott Dr. + | TBD | Rated by Yelpers as one of the top taco spots in the state, the former food truck is opening a second location.

TakoSushi, 4711 Forest Dr. + 514 E Main St., Lexington | Opening 2024 | After opening last year in downtown Columbia, the Asian and Latin-inspired restaurant is opening two more locations in the Midlands.

Tupelo Honey, BullStreet District | Winter 2024 | Founded in 2000 to revive Southern food and traditions in Asheville, the restaurant has since expanded across the country, focusing on scratch-made recipes with responsibly sourced ingredients to celebrate every season.

Retail

Pvolve, Bennett at BullStreet | May 2024 | The fitness franchise touted by Jennifer Aniston is opening its first SC studio on the ground level of Bennett at BullStreet. The new studio will offer Pvolve’s low-impact fitness method with professional trainers.

Lowes Foods, Northeast corner of South Lake Dr. and Platt Springs Rd., Lexington| TBD | This will be the North Carolina-based grocery chain’s fifth Midlands-area location.

Queer Haven Books, Arcade Mall | Spring 2024 | SC’s only independent, queer bookstore offers books and “a place of safety and refuge” for the LGBTQ+ community.

Bennet at BullStreet-Upscale Residences-rendering-01 — Renderings of the new apartment complex coming soon to the BullStreet District | Photo provided

Residential

Midtown at BullStreet, BullStreet District | TBD | Located across from Segra Park, the new homes will consist of 18 two-bedroom townhouse units and 72 one-, two-, and three-bedroom garden-style units.

The Bennett at BullStreet, Bullstreet District | Now leasing | The new luxury apartment community will bring over 500 residents to the BullStreet District — known as the largest urban redevelopment project on the East Coast.

Benton Crossing, 2637 River Dr. | Spring 2024 | The 56-unit, five-story, multi-family community features one to three-bedroom units, a multipurpose room, exercise and computer rooms, a playground, and exterior green wall panels with seven art panels created by a local artist in collaboration with the community, funded as a 9% low-income housing tax credit project.

More dining, business + recreation coming soon

Featured Listings

4 homes we’d love to dress up for spring

We’d happily spend spring (okay, the whole year) in any of these homes. | Photos via Blueprint Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Realty, and CMM Realty, Inc.

Curb appeal counts for more than just a pretty introduction to a home.

In fact, the largest shares of REALTORS® that recommended completing an outdoor project before sale were for landscaping-related projects — think: landscape maintenance (74%), standard lawn care service (53%), and tree care (44%).

These four homes offer the perfect canvas for lush landscaping. Can’t you just see them in bloom?

All-brick Hunters Pond home | 4 BD, 3 BA | $400,000 | Host unforgettable gatherings in the formal dining room with gleaming hardwoods and enjoy the gourmet kitchen with granite countertops + a convenient eat-in area.
Wexford on the Lake one-story home on .82 acres | 4 BD, 3 BA | $522,000 | This home is filled with warmth and character thanks to real hardwood floors throughout, a gourmet eat-in kitchen, and a cozy great room with built-ins and a fireplace just off the kitchen.
Updated home with new privacy fence | 3 BD, 2 BA | $379,900 | Recent transformations include a brand new architectural shingle roof, new landscaping, a freshly painted exterior, refinished hardwood flooring, and new baseboards, molding, and door casings.
Modern luxury close to great schools | 4 BD, 3 BA | $310,000 | This meticulously renovated move-in ready home includes all plants and is centered around a custom fireplace in the living space that radiates warmth + modern charm, while the primary bedroom, adorned with unique acid walls, serves as a luxe retreat.

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Now Leasing

Be the Broker: What do you want to see move into the Tapp’s building?

The exterior of the Tapp's building in Columbia, SC as seen from the street.

The available space is located at the intersection of Main St. and Blanding St. in downtown Columbia, within the central business district. | Photo provided by Trinity Partners

Rise and shine, Cola. Grab your morning coffee and put on your thinking cap — it’s time to be the broker and let us know what you want to see open its doors in this historic retail/office space.

The history

The Tapp’s building has been a staple of Columbia’s skyline since its construction in the 1940s.

Originally built as a department store, the seven-story building was renovated in 2003 into a Class-A mixed-use development featuring 42 loft-style apartments that sit above 23,496 sqft of retail/office/specialty space across two floors of flexible floor plans. It’s been an arts center, it’s been a cosmetology school, and now, it’s available for lease via Trinity Partners. What will it be next?

The details

Street level availability: 10,560 sqft
Lower level availability: 12,936 sqft

Head over to our Instagram to weigh in on what you would like to see in the Tapp’s building.

Be the broker

Asked

What do you want to see move into the Tapp’s building?

It’s been an arts center, it’s been a cosmetology school, and now, it’s available for lease via Trinity Partners.

Weigh in

News Notes

Development

Despite visible inactivity on site, progress on the Colite City project in West Columbia continues behind the scenes. Developers Jams + Stark are in the process of finding tenants for the multi-use development, aiming to announce specific details soon. (The State)

Real Estate

Pulte Homes introduced Carriage Estates, a new Lexington neighborhood near Lake Murray, offering six floor plans from the low $400,000s. Planned homes will feature four to six bedrooms + up to five and a half baths. (Columbia Business Report)

Coming Soon

Prohibition — the long-awaited bar + restaurant based out of Charleston — is set to debut on Main Street (1556 Main St.) in early April. The venue promises chef-driven dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music. Its 1920s speakeasy vibe features exposed brick, a full-service bar, and a stage.

Hot Listing Alert

Step into the epitome of modern living

Top-of-the-line 2023 appliances, including an induction range, enhance the culinary experience. | Photo via Yip Premier Real Estate, LLC

This custom-designed residence boasts 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms over 4,224 sqft.

The great room combines contemporary elegance with comfort, featuring a chic marble electric fireplace and an abundance of natural light.

The home showcases a modern kitchen equipped with:

Sleek metal cabinets
Smoked glass details
A stylish waterfall island with a farm sink and built-in dishwasher

Two spacious primary suites offer luxury + privacy, each with its own bathroom. The home also includes four more sizable bedrooms and plenty of storage.

Bonus: The expansive sunroom provides a retreat overlooking a quaint backyard, ideal for gardening enthusiasts.

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