Charming 1948 Bungalow in Columbia’s Desirable Cross Hill Neighborhood! Full of original character and craftsmanship, this well-loved vintage home features hardwood floors, built-ins, distinctive molding, and an original fireplace. A charming garden terrace with a stunning Japanese maple creates a welcoming courtyard setting and leads to the bright front sunroom. The inviting living and dining areas showcase the home’s timeless details, while the cheerful, thoughtfully designed kitchen offers a solid-surface built-in range, new dishwasher, pantry, and a sunny eat-in dining area with beadboard ceiling and views of the private backyard. The flexible floor plan includes two original bedrooms along the main hall, a downstairs bath, and a spacious rear bedroom addition. The front bedroom is generously sized with a private closet. The middle bedroom, with paneled walls, built-in shelving, closet, and linen closet, is ideal as an office or nursery. The rear bedroom has two closets and access from either the laundry room or middle bedroom. The recently updated downstairs bath features new flooring, vanity, mirrored medicine cabinet, and lighting. A separate laundry/utility room opens to the private backyard, complete with covered porch, patio, paved walkways, finished shed with deck, storage shed, mature landscaping, and a fig tree. A rare finished upstairs space offers a private exterior entrance, small bathroom, wet bar, and separate HVAC—ideal for guests, home office, studio, media room, or flex space. Private driveway and carport provide convenient off-street parking. New roof in 2024! Ideally located near downtown Columbia, this adorable bungalow sits in established and coveted Cross Hill, tucked behind Cross Hill Market with Whole Foods, restaurants, boutiques, and everyday conveniences nearby. Easy access to Devine Street, I-77, Forest Acres, and Fort Jackson. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$224Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Penn• Better Homes and Gardens Real Est Medley
Cross Hill, located between Five Points and Shandon, is a residential and historic Columbia neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Five Points junction at Harden Street and Saluda Avenue, where patios, indie storefronts, and late-night eateries set the street-level tempo. Community pillars nearby include the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Township Auditorium, and the Columbia Museum of Art. Brick bungalows and classic cottages sit behind deep porches and mature canopies, with sidewalks that link to pocket greenspaces. The daily rhythm leans toward walkable errands, coffee stops, and campus-adjacent culture without losing a quiet, lived-in feel.
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Offer insights
702 Buckingham Rd · $330,000
$328K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $328K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
131 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in bookcases
Ceiling fans
Smoke detector
Fireplace (1)
Molding
Built-ins throughout
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level with his-and-hers closets, shared bath, ceiling fan, hardwood floors
Second bedroom on main level with built-ins, ceiling fan, private closet, hardwood floors
Third bedroom on main level with ceiling fan, private closet, hardwood floors
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one main full bath and one additional full bath)
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with nook and pantry
Tile countertops with tiled backsplash
Painted cabinets
Laminate flooring in kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Built-in smooth-surface range
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry in heated mud/utility room
Flooring
Hardwood floors in main living areas and bedrooms
Laminate flooring in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Central heating and cooling with multiple units
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Covered back porch
Deck and patio
Shed
Full gutters
Partial wood privacy fence with front fencing
Paved road frontage
Home design
Two-story home
Vinyl exterior finish
Parking
Carport attached
Two parking spaces (including one garage space)
Construction
Crawlspace foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the Residential Single-Family-Medium Lot (RSF-2) District is to provide lands that accommodate primarily single-family detached dwellings at moderate 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
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Fire house
Library
Police station
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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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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Columbia, SC • 29205
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Columbia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 702 Buckingham Rd
$323,109
$6,891 under list price of $330K
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,056 per month, based on comparable rentals
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