Welcome to 1543 Heatherwood Drive, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering approximately 2,720 square feet in Columbia’s desirable Heathwood neighborhood. This classic brick home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and spacious, functional living areas throughout. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, abundant natural light, built-ins, multiple living spaces, and an updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and bar seating. The primary suite offers an updated private bath, while three additional bedrooms provide flexible space for guests, office, or hobbies. French doors open to additional living space overlooking the backyard. Outside, enjoy mature landscaping, a brick-walled setting, pergola-covered patio, and plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located near downtown Columbia, shopping, dining, parks, and area amenities, this Heathwood home is beautifully presented and move-in ready. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Kilbourne Heights, located between Forest Drive and Trenholm Road, is a residential and retail-adjacent Columbia neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, park-like canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Drive corridor near Beltline Boulevard, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Brick ranches and split-levels sit on gently curving streets, with pockets of older cottages closer to the commercial edges. Sesquicentennial State Park frames the area with trails and lake views that shape daily routines. The nearby Forest Acres dining strip adds a polished, low-key night-out rhythm. A short drive connects to the Columbia Museum of Art and the Koger Center for the Arts for gallery and performance nights.
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Market insights
1543 Heatherwood Rd · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median sale price in this area is $284,068. (67% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic with pull-down access
Attic access
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Free-standing gas range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Built-in microwave
Bedrooms
Master suite on the main level with his-and-hers closets, private bath with separate shower, built-ins, ceiling fan, tile and hardwood flooring, and separate water closet
Second-floor bedrooms with ceiling fans, private closets (some walk-in), shared baths, and hardwood and tile flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One additional full secondary bath
One half bathroom
Main level has one full bath and one half bath
Kitchen
Island
Eat-in area with bar
Painted cabinets
Marble countertops
Tiled backsplash
Recessed lighting
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry in a heated utility room
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout primary living areas and bedrooms
Tile flooring in select rooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Patio
Workshop and shed
Sprinkler system
Partial gutters
Rear yard fencing (brick and wood)
Home design
Two-story house
Parking
2 parking spaces
Construction
Brick exterior on all sides above foundation
Crawlspace foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the Residential Single-Family-Large Lot (RSF-1) District is to provide lands that accommodate primarily single-family detached dwellings at very low densities. The district also accommodates parks and recreation centers, government offices, and minor utility facilities. District regulations discourage development that substantially interferes with the quiet residential nature of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Library
Police station
Jun 14, 2016 • Final
Zz - off - job (out of city contractor) - residential
Roofing
May 4, 2016 • Final
Zz - off - job (out of city contractor) - residential
HVAC
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
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1543 Heatherwood Rd
$848,743
$1,257 under list price of $850K
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,774 per month, based on comparable rentals
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