Pleased to welcome you to this location for sale in Hopkins. Looking to build your custom home with no HOA? This could be the lot for you. Flat, partially cleared, partially wooded, private, and spacious. Located fairly centrally on Ault Rd (between Lower Richland, Air Base Road, and Bluff Road). Nearby activities include Hopkins Park, Congaree National Park, and a seasonal local u-pick strawberry farm. Convenient access to shopping and fast/casual dining in/around the 378 and Lower Richland Blvd area, Fort Jackson, VA, McEntire National Guard, Columbia Airport (CAE), and I-77. Just under 3 hours from N. Myrtle Beach for quick getaways while your home is being built. And utilities already in place. Priced and ready to sell. Meet with your agent today! 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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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Level and partially wooded terrain
Exterior features
2.73-acre lot
Driveway access
Dirt and paved road surfaces
Road frontage of about 52.78 feet
County-maintained and private roads
Sign on the lot
Home design
Other lot location
Parking
Driveway entry
Utilities
Public water available; well present (well with public water available)
Septic sewer
Sale and tax history for 242 Ault Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Consolidated MLS #631494
Aug 7, 2026
Pending
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May 25, 2026
Relisted
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May 14, 2026
Pending
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Apr 13, 2026
Listed
$68,000
Public Records
Apr 14, 2003
Sold
$15,836
Public Records
Apr 11, 2000
Sold
$15,000
Public Records
Dec 21, 1998
Sold
$12,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$866 (+2.9%)
$18,000
2024
$842 (+4.6%)
$18,000
2023
$805 (+2.3%)
$16,400
2022
$787 (+3.1%)
$16,400
2021
$764 (−0.3%)
$16,400
2020
$766 (+4.8%)
$16,400
2019
$731 (+9.7%)
$16,400
2018
$666 (+1.9%)
$15,100
2017
$654 (+85.2%)
$15,100
2016
$353 (+2.1%)
$15,100
2014
$346 (+5.7%)
$15,100
2013
$327
$520
Public record
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Lot size
2.73 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Richland County
APN
245010101
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
76% 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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Historical weather
Hopkins, SC • 29061
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 242 Ault Rd
$59,959
$8,041 under list price of $68K
This home is pending
The seller has accepted an offer, and this property is now pending.