Welcome to 853 Forest Park, where low-maintenance living meets an incredibly convenient Columbia location! This well-maintained townhome features the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy easy living with great community amenities and quick access to Downtown Columbia, USC, shopping, dining, and more. Enjoy a lifestyle with less upkeep—the HOA includes roof and exterior maintenance, front yard maintenance, and access to the community pool, dog park, and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, looking for a low-maintenance home, or searching for a great option for a college student, this home checks so many boxes. Enjoy the convenience of being close to everything Columbia has while coming home to a welcoming neighborhood with amenities right outside your door. Low maintenance. Great amenities. Convenient location. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Hampton Forest, located between Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard, is a residential and wooded Columbia neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a tucked-away, park-like feel. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard corridor, where local eateries, studios, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Nearby pillars such as The War Mouth, Curiosity Coffee Bar, and The Nickelodeon Theatre add a distinctly Columbia cultural thread. Streets tend toward mature trees, long driveways, and low-slung brick facades. Side roads feed into larger arterials for errands and commuting. Outdoor time often points toward nearby green space and trails.
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Offer insights
853 Forest Park Rd · $210,000
$212K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $212K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan
Attic with pull-down access
Free-standing range
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Tankless water heater
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second level with double vanity, private bath, separate shower, walk-in closet, separate water closet, and carpeted floors
Second bedroom on second level with carpeted floors
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen with breakfast bar and tiled backsplash
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Free-standing range
Laundry & utility
Laundry in closet
Washer/dryer area on second level
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Hardwood floors in great room and formal dining area
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Heat pump serving first level
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Fiber cement (HardiePlank) exterior finish
Paved road access
Home design
Two-story property
Parking
Four parking spaces
Construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homes association present
Association maintains front and back yards, common areas, exterior, sidewalks, sprinkler system, street lights, and green areas
Association provides trash service and pool maintenance
Electricity and solar
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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
May 23, 2018 • Final
Residential new townhouse
New construction
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% 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
Columbia, SC • 29209
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 853 Forest Park Rd
$210,798
$798 over list price of $210K
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Rental earnings
Est. $1,222 per month, based on comparable rentals
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