Craftsman Style cottages in a gated neighborhood that is geared toward college students. The Retreat offers an exclusively unique opportunity for parents and investors to buy into the highly desirable student housing market on a individual unit basis. The complex offers on-site property management that understands the student housing space and market. Resort quality amenities include: resort style swimming pool, clubhouse with pool table and complimentary Starbucks Coffee Bar, fitness center, full court basketball, beach volleyball, putting green, outdoor grills, large green spaces, plenty of parking and even a private shuttle to and from the USC campus. Located on Bluff Rd only 2 miles from campus and close proximity to downtown Columbia and Williams Brice Stadium. Additionally, The Retreat has 16+ years of successful leasing track record. * Photos are from the model home but are general representation of the layout and characteristics of each unit
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
871 sq ftLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Caroline Donaldson• Peace Sotheby's Intl Realty PI
•843-237-7711 (broker)
•david.willis@peacesir.com (broker)
Bought with AGENT .NON-MLS• ICE Mortgage Technology INC
THE RETREAT- A gated neighbor focused on a safe and secure college student environment. Shuttle to and from USC campus. Two swimming pools, two clubhouses, and countless amenities. Outstanding parent or investor opportunity with market rents averaging approximately $600/bed and boasting an almost perfect decade-long occupancy rate record. Onsite staff (resident students) offer guided tours of the grounds, clubhouses and furnished model 7 days a week during normal business hours.
Public Records
Feb 20, 2020
Sold
$195,000
$111/sq ft
Consolidated MLS #1
Aug 8, 2018
Price Changed
$193,500
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 2014
Sold
$186,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2009
Sold
$238,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,892 (+2.9%)
$10,000 + $235,000
$245,000
2024
$6,700 (+7.7%)
$10,000 + $233,000
$243,000
2023
$6,221 (+11.4%)
$6,000 + $211,000
$217,000
2022
$5,583 (+0.2%)
$6,000 + $189,000
$195,000
2021
$5,570 (+299.2%)
$6,000 + $189,000
$195,000
2020
$1,395 (−1.2%)
$6,000 + $168,300
$174,300
2019
$1,412 (−6.2%)
$6,000 + $168,300
$174,300
2018
$1,505 (+2.8%)
$6,000 + $180,000
$186,000
2017
$1,465 (+2.0%)
$6,000 + $180,000
$186,000
2016
$1,436 (+45.1%)
$6,000 + $180,000
$186,000
2014
$989 (−77.5%)
$6,000 + $132,100
$138,100
2013
$4,405
$600 + $9,620
$10,220
Tax history for 1929 Unit 189 Bluff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,892 (+2.9%)
$10,000 + $235,000
$245,000
2024
$6,700 (+7.7%)
$10,000 + $233,000
$243,000
2023
$6,221 (+11.4%)
$6,000 + $211,000
$217,000
2022
$5,583 (+0.2%)
$6,000 + $189,000
$195,000
2021
$5,570 (+299.2%)
$6,000 + $189,000
$195,000
2020
$1,395 (−1.2%)
$6,000 + $168,300
$174,300
2019
$1,412 (−6.2%)
$6,000 + $168,300
$174,300
2018
$1,505 (+2.8%)
$6,000 + $180,000
$186,000
2017
$1,465 (+2.0%)
$6,000 + $180,000
$186,000
2016
$1,436 (+45.1%)
$6,000 + $180,000
$186,000
2014
$989 (−77.5%)
$6,000 + $132,100
$138,100
2013
$4,405
$600 + $9,620
$10,220
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
868 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,753
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Richland County
APN
111140549
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
PDD
Planned Development District
The intent of the Planned Development District PDD is to allow flexibility in development and encourage the use of innovative site planning techniques resulting in developments with improved design, character, and quality of new mixed use developments which preserve natural and scenic features of open spaces. A PDD is characterized by a plan that may incorporate housing of different types and densities and compatible commercial, institutional, and industrial developments. A PDD allows for the establishment of dimensional and use requirements unique to the property to accommodate flexibility in the arrangement of uses within the project for the general purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare.; In view of the substantial public advantage of planned development, it is the intent of these regulations to promote and encourage or require development in this form where appropriate in character, timing, and location, particularly in large undeveloped tracts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Office
Property details
Parking
Parking
# of Parking (Total): 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features
Furnished
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Zoning: PDD-R
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Lease Information
Sale Or Lease Indicator: For Sale
Location
Multi Unit Financial Information
Gross Income: $2,650
HOA Information
Has Home Owners Association
Association Fee: $265
Monthly
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,753
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 868 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Richland County
APN: 111140549
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
South Kilbourne Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Hand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Dreher High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 109° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $328,000
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