522 Sims Ave is a 2,538 square foot condo with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 12, 2025 for $703,000. Based on Redfin's Columbia data, we estimate the home's value is $697,179.
CondoProperty Type
1985Year Built
$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$697,179
$5,821 since sold in June 2025$13K since September
Estimate history
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Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM-1
Residential Mixed District
The purpose of the Residential Mixed (RM-1) District is to provide lands that accommodate a walkable, moderate-density mix of residential development that allows single-family, two-family, townhouse, and multi-family dwellings.
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
Feb 7, 2026 • Final
Residential renovation
Remodel
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.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Heat Pump
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry/Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SIMS COURT HPR
Living Sq. Ft: 2,538
Building Sq. Ft: 2,748
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: APT B 36.2X8.9X18X7X12X11X28.6X54.8X 22.6X7.5X8.3X8.8X33.3 #SU SIMS COURT CONDOS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Municipality Name: CITY COLUMBIA
Acres: 0.07
Zoning Code: RM-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,538
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Richland County
APN: 138030121
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosewood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Hand Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Dreher High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Lifestyle
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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 109° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
70% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$663,000 – $802,000
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