This 1940s Bungalow converted to a duplex many, many years ago has a lot of potential. It's located in a fast growing area of Columbia. Unit #1 is vacant and has been renovated. Unit #2 has a long time tenant in place (month to month). With some TLC this could be a great investment. The house can be updated as a rental or rehabbed as a single-family house. One block from Gervais and three blocks from the Millwood/Gervais intersection. Best option would be to leave it as a rental now and renovate as the neighborhood continues to improve and update. Less than 1.5 mile from USC campus. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Lyon Street, located between Harden Street and Millwood Avenue, is a residential and walkable Columbia neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century bungalows. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Harden Street corridor near Five Points, where patios, late-night eateries, and indie storefronts set a lively street scene. Village Idiot Pizza, The Whig, and the Nickelodeon Theatre act as cultural pillars with a distinctly local cadence. Sidewalks and porch-front homes shape an outdoors-forward rhythm. Nearby green space at Maxcy Gregg Park adds a calm counterpoint. Short drives connect to the University of South Carolina campus and downtown’s museums and riverfront paths.
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Offer insights
1108 Tree St · $120,000
$120K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $120K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
58 days
The average home goes pending in 18 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two separate units (duplex)
Total heated area approximately 1,610
Bedrooms
Unit 1: 1 bedroom
Unit 2: 1 bedroom
Bathrooms
Unit 1: 1 full bathroom
Unit 2: 1 full bathroom
Total full bathrooms: 2
Heating & cooling
Window air conditioning units
Heating described as 'Other' (see remarks)
Heating paid by owner
Exterior features
Block and brick exterior
Owner-maintained lawn
Paved road access
Public water
Home design
Single-story building
Two-unit property
Parking
One parking space
Parking described as 'Other (See Remarks)'
Construction
Crawlspace foundation
Utilities
Public sewer
Gas paid by tenant
Electricity paid by tenant
Sewer paid by tenant
Cable paid by tenant
Trash service paid by owner
Financial info
Unit 2 rent listed as $500
Other
Pest control paid by owner
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the Residential Mixed (RM-2) District is to provide lands that accommodate moderatedensity mixed residential development that allows single-family, two-family, townhouse, and mediumscale multi-family dwellings. The street network is gridded and buildings are located close to, and oriented toward, the street.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Fire house
Library
Police station
Aug 31, 2026 • Active
Residential plumbing
Plumbing
Feb 4, 2013 • Final
Zz - off - job (out of city contractor) - residential
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.
Air Factor
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.