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🏡 What you can buy for 500K in Cola

What can you buy in the Midlands for 500K
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Built in 1905, this historic home has all original floors. | Photo via Coldwell Banker Realty
According to Realtor.com’s 2024 Housing Forecast, Columbia ranks 86 out of 100 in the largest US Metros, predicting a slight decrease in the existing home median sale price year-over-year. Predictions aside, here are five homes for sale for ~$500,000, so you can see how far a dollar goes in Cola’s hot real estate market.

117 Dove Ridge Rd., Columbia

4 bed, 2 bath, 2,227 sqft | $500,000

Located in Northeast Columbia in Fishers Wood, this recently renovated home just hit the market. Built on a half-acre lot, the living room opens to a large back deck overlooking the yard.

1420 Saugus Ct., Chapin

3 bed, 2.5 baths, 2,679 sqft | $499,950

Located in the Palmetto Shores neighborhood, the Bellamy II home features high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, a primary suite, a bonus room, and sunroom. It also includes community amenities like a boat ramp and pools.

1100 Bryan St., Columbia

3 bed, 3 bath, 2,954 sqft | $459,000

Built in 1905, this Elmwood Park gem blends historic charm with urban convenience, featuring single-level living, original floors, three fireplaces, and wide open outdoor spaces, all within reach of downtown.

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A rendering of the new townhomes in Melrose Heights. | Graphic via Stephanie Lucas, BHHS Midlands Real Estate

2506 Bratton St., Columbia

4 bed, 4 bath, 2,249 sqft | $499,000

Expected to be completed by fall of this year, these new three-story townhomes feature modern amenities and are located in Melrose Heights. With easy access to Gervais Street and Trenholm Road, this is a perfect location to get around Cola.

2315 Lady St., Columbia

3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sqft | $450,000

Built in 1929, this completely renovated Victorian home is convenient to downtown, Five Points, and Columbia’s universities. Plus, the property features a courtyard and renovated 700 sqft two bedroom, two bathroom space with a two car garage to rent or use as an in-law suite.
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Events
Friday, Feb. 23
  • Dueling Pianos | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Venue, 1626 Main St., Columbia | Free | Prepare for a night filled with laughter, sing-alongs, and friendly competition.
  • 2024 Irish Ceili Columbia | Friday, Feb. 23 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Corley Mill House & Gardens, 221 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington | $10 | Ceili is an evening of Irish music, dance, food, fun, drink and laughter.
  • Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour | Friday, Feb. 23 | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $62-$253 | With a career spanning over 20 years, comedian Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today’s top entertainers.
  • Stop Light Observations | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 632 Harden St., Columbia | $20-$30 | Popular Charleston band Stop Light Observations make their debut at New Brookland Tavern’s Five Points location.
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • Dwight Yoakam | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia | $49.50-$99.50 | Enjoy a night of country tunes with the “Fast as You” singer and actor.
  • Soda City Market | Saturday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | 1300-1600 Main St., Columbia | Free | Find everything to satisfy your brain, body, and belly, made with love by local vendors.
Sunday, Feb. 25
  • High Tea at Stone River | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 2-4 p.m. | Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | $55 | Start your experience with a glass of champagne, then choose from the selection of premium winter Rishi teas.
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News Notes
Open
  • Signature Catering and Market — now open at 509 Meeting St. in the former Subway location — features a mix of local and unique grocery items, fresh and frozen to-go foods, and a select beer and wine assortment. The new location is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Biz
  • The Ritedose Corporation purchased 105 acres off Farrow Road from Midlands Technical College for a new site, Ritedose Performance Park. The project, costing $81 million over four years, includes constructing a 225,000 sqft distribution center and will create 150 jobs with an average pay of $90,000. (The State)
Sports
  • The Gamecock baseball team won 13-3 over Queens in eight innings Wednesday night at Founders Park. Next up is a three-game series at home against Belmont starting Friday at 4 p.m., streamed on the SEC Network +. (Gamecocks Online)
Transit
  • The City of Lexington plans to establish designated Uber and Lyft pickup zones to tackle the traffic caused by increased nightlife downtown. The initiative aims to streamline pickups focused on safety and accessibility in the growing suburb. (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
  • Thanks to community support and a fundraising campaign, Queer Haven Books is set to open in the Arcade Mall at 1332 Main St. Starting its build-out in March 2024, the bookstore aims to open in April, creating a space for queer literature and culture.
Listen
  • Could the Gamecock football struggles of last season help them this season? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Gamecock football team with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Finance
  • These four credit cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 18 months — meaning that when life piles up (unexpected tax payments, medical appointments, picking up the bill for the whole table at Saluda’s — you could have almost two years to avoid interest charges.*
 
Development

⛏ Riverfront rundown

A rundown of Columbia’s riverfront projects
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Rendering of the orangutan habitat | Photo provided by Riverbanks Zoo
On Wednesday, The State went in-depth examining a series of transformative projects along Cola’s three rivers.

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the horizon:

Riverbanks Zoo’s Bridge to the Wild:
  • The $80 million project aims to expand the zoo experience, including a primate garden on the botanical garden side of the river along with an aerial gondola across the Saluda, and a riverside restaurant on stilts.
Pickleball Complex:
  • Located just north of the zoo, this new sports facility is set to add recreation to the riverfront.
Malfunction Junction Overhaul:
  • The $2 billion ongoing project will untangle the notorious interstate junction near the zoo, improving access to the area.
Saluda Riverwalk Connection:
  • Anticipate a new bridge linking Columbia Riverfront Park that offers direct connectivity from downtown Columbia to the zoo.
Greenway Projects:
  • Thanks to a 200-acre lease from Dominion Energy, new biking trails and greenways are set to extend from the zoo upstream to Lake Murray, expanding outdoor recreation and connectivity.
These projects aim to not only boost local outdoor recreation and tourism but spark Soda Citizens’ appreciation of our river ecosystems.
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The other week I played my first round of golf at Fort Jackson since they opened the club to the public. If it’s your first time going on base, make sure to get there early so you can go through the background check, about a 20 minute process in my case. I passed (hooray) and shot an 84 in case you were wondering.
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