80.58 acres of prime recreational land featuring ducks, deer, and doves, all just a short drive from downtown Columbia. This exceptional tract along Cabin Creek offers an outstanding combination of creek frontage, swamp, food plots, and mature wooded areas, creating the ideal setting for hunting and outdoor recreation. The property's diverse natural habitat provides excellent opportunities to attract and hold a variety of wildlife. Cabin Creek is loaded with wild duckweed in late fall, providing an abundant food source for waterfowl and creating an excellent opportunity for duck hunting. A 5.61-acre decommissioned sediment pond is also located on the property. The rectangular, inactive pond is easily identifiable in aerial and drone imagery and provides an additional destination for duck hunting. An established trail system winds throughout the property, creating access to multiple hunting locations, shooting lanes, and food plots. The largest food plot is approximately 3 acres and could also be utilized as a dove field. Adjacent to the food plot is a 6-acre cutover that is naturally regenerating with a mix of pines and scrub oaks. This dense cover provides excellent refuge and bedding habitat for deer and small game. Additional food plots are complemented by stands of tall pines and oaks, offering forage and cover for wildlife throughout the property. A conservation easement was established on the property prior to the current owner's ownership. Approximately 2.92 acres near Cabin Creek Road are reserved and could accommodate a home or hunting cabin, while the remainder of the acreage is subject to the conservation easement. Ideally located less than 30 minutes from the South Carolina State Capitol, this property offers convenient access from Columbia while maintaining the recreational character and privacy of a rural tract. With abundant wildlife, diverse habitat, established trails and food plots, and excellent waterfowl and deer-hunting opportunities, this is a turn-key recreational property ready for hunting this fall and year-round enjoyment. 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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Wooded areas and wetlands on the property
On-site pond and creek
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Approximately 80.58 acres
Level topography with partially wooded terrain
Pond and creek present
Wetlands on site
Two types of road access: county and state roads
Road surfaces include paved and gravel
Water frontage along a creek
Public water available
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Gated access (gates are locked; call listing agent for access)
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Public water available
Public sewer available
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Two access points with GPS: 231 Ault Road for gates 1 and 2; Gate 3 on Cabin Creek Road (pink survey tape at gate posts)
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being 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
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Hopkins. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 231 Ault Rd
$362,223
$28K under list price of $390K
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