Tucked along Hillside in the heart of Forest Acres, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers approximately 3,100 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space in a wonderful location between the Greenbriar and Jackson Heights neighborhoods. A traditional floor plan welcomes you with a formal living room and dining room at the front of the home, creating inviting spaces for entertaining and gathering. At the rear, a cozy den features built-in bookshelves and provides a comfortable spot to relax. The freshly updated kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring quartz countertops, butcher block accents, a new GE appliance package and new flooring. A bay window creates the perfect breakfast nook, while the adjoining laundry/mud room offers convenient everyday functionality. The primary suite has been thoughtfully reconfigured to include a spacious walk-in closet and a separate office, providing flexibility for working from home or creating a private retreat. Upstairs, new flooring extends into a generous bonus room that can easily serve as a playroom, hobby space, media room or second living area. Additional updates include new ductwork, fresh paint and new fixtures throughout. Outside, the classic brick exterior opens to a rear deck and spacious yard with room to play, relax and enjoy time outdoors. Conveniently located near Forest Drive and Trenholm Road, this home makes getting around Columbia easy while offering the established neighborhood feel Forest Acres is known for. Updated, comfortable and move-in ready, this Hillside home is ready to welcome its next chapter. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Southeastern Columbia, located between Fort Jackson and Congaree National Park, is a residential and outdoorsy Columbia neighborhood with a riverine landscape and long, wooded corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Garners Ferry Rd and Leesburg Rd junction, where strip plazas, local eateries, and service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Pillars include the South Carolina State Farmers Market, the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina, and the Township Auditorium for live shows. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches to newer subdivisions, often on generous lots. Green space and water define the geography, with trails and floodplain forests nearby. Commutes and errands tend to follow the Garners Ferry spine toward downtown.
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Market insights
5154 Hillside Rd · $929,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$929,000
Median sale price in this area is $291,957. (69% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Interior features
Attic storage with attic access
Built-in bookcases
Ceiling fans
Molding
Two fireplaces
Bedrooms
Main-level master bedroom with double vanity, private bath, separate shower and walk-in closet; hardwood floors
Main-level second bedroom with shared bath, tub/shower, private closet; hardwood floors
Second-level third bedroom with shared bath, tub/shower, ceiling fan, private closet; luxury vinyl plank floors