Spacious 4BR/3BA ranch house centrally located 2 miles from University of South and Downtown Columbia! Easy highway access and minutes from local entertainment & nightlife. Master suite (private bath) or a private room sharing a spacious split-vanity bath. Perfect for students or young professionals. Private Studio Suite** available on the backside of the house featuring a private entrance, private full bath, separate bedroom with closet and its own dedicated den! * **All Utilities Included** in your rent! * 3 shared dens all provided with TVs * Large shared laundry room * Full kitchen (dishwasher, stove, oven) & huge backyard.
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry/Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WALLANCE NEWMAN
Living Sq. Ft: 2,203
Building Sq. Ft: 2,415
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 22 & PT 23 BLK 0 100X250.3X100X257 #SU NEWMAN PARK #PR R-55 28-340
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 28,467
Legal Lot Number: 22
Legal Block Number: 0
Municipality Name: CITY COLUMBIA
Acres: 0.6535
Zoning Code: RSF-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,203
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Richland County
APN: 091080109
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Sale and tax history for 149 Kensington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TENANTCLOUD #2
Jul 22, 2026
Rental Removed
$750
$0/sq ft
Jul 20, 2026
Listed for Rent
$750
$0/sq ft
TENANTCLOUD #1
Jul 24, 2026
Rental Removed
$750
$0/sq ft
Jul 17, 2026
Listed for Rent
$750
$0/sq ft
Consolidated MLS #590152
Jul 25, 2024
Listed
$240,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,040 (+39.6%)
2024
$745 (+19.6%)
2023
$623 (−3.4%)
$14,900 + $111,700
$126,600
2022
$645 (−3.2%)
$14,900 + $111,700
$126,600
2021
$666 (−5.2%)
$14,900 + $111,700
$126,600
2020
$703 (−30.2%)
$14,900 + $111,700
$126,600
2019
$1,006 (+70.4%)
$14,900 + $111,700
$126,600
2018
$590 (+2.7%)
$14,900 + $107,500
$122,400
2017
$575 (+3.8%)
$14,900 + $107,500
$122,400
2016
$554
$14,900 + $107,500
$122,400
2014
$554 (−2.8%)
$14,900 + $107,500
$122,400
2013
$570
$660 + $4,450
$5,110
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
2/10
E.E. Taylor Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
St. Andrews Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Columbia High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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About Hyatt
Park
Hyatt Park, located between North Main Street and River Drive, is a historic and residential Columbia neighborhood with leafy streets and early-20th-century bungalows. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Main Street corridor near Hyatt Park, where corner eateries, local shops, and porch-lit blocks set an unhurried, walkable rhythm. Community pillars include The War Mouth for Lowcountry plates, Curiosity Coffee Bar for espresso and conversation, and The Nickelodeon Theatre for indie screenings downtown. Sidewalks trace past mature trees and pocket greens, with quick routes toward the Broad River and the Vista. Architecture leans Craftsman and brick cottages, giving the streetscape a cohesive, lived-in feel. Commuter routes funnel toward downtown offices and the University of South Carolina, while nearby parks keep outdoor time close at hand.
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Public facts and zoning for 149 Kensington Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
2,203
Stories
1
Lot Size
0.65 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1963
Year Renovated
1963
County
Richland County
APN
091080109
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026.
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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 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$240,000 – $290,000
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