Columbia, SC Housing Market

The Columbia housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Columbia receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 29 days. The median sale price of a home in Columbia was $250K last month, up 3.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Columbia is $158, up 6.8% since last year.

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Migration
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Climate
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Columbia Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Columbia today?

$250K

Sale Price

+3.3%
since last year

$158

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+6.8%
since last year

Under List Price

1.8%

Days on Market

Down Payment

0.0%

Total Homes Sold

159

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How hot is the Columbia housing market?

Columbia is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 29 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 29 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 16 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Lexington

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 25 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 15 days.

Irmo

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 18 days.

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Columbia Migration & Relocation Trends

In Jul '24 - Sep '24, 32% of Columbia homebuyers searched to move out of Columbia, while 68% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Columbia from?

Across the nation, 0.30% of homebuyers searched to move into Columbia from outside metros.
New York homebuyers searched to move into Columbia more than any other metro followed by Washington and Charlotte.

Where are people from Columbia moving to?

68% of Columbia homebuyers searched to stay within the Columbia metropolitan area.
Myrtle Beach was the most popular destination among Columbia homebuyers followed by Knoxville and Asheville.

Number of People Moving to Columbia

least

most

People are moving to Columbia from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Jul '24 - Sep '24
1	New York, NY	350
2	Washington, DC	300
3	Charlotte, NC	275
4	Atlanta, GA	137
5	Los Angeles, CA	120
6	Philadelphia, PA	110
7	Boston, MA	97
8	Miami, FL	93
9	Charleston, SC	86
10	Chicago, IL	79

People are leaving Columbia for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Jul '24 - Sep '24
1	Myrtle Beach, SC	42
2	Knoxville, TN	17
3	Asheville, NC	11
4	Hilton Head Island, SC	9
5	Cullowhee, NC	8
6	Savannah, GA	6
7	Forest City, NC	5
8	Tucson, AZ	4
9	Cincinnati, OH	4
10	Johnson City, TN	4

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

View houses in Columbia that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD OCT 25, 2024
$246,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
1,491 sq ft
5828 Corley St, Columbia, SC 29212
List Price
$249,900
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
-5 days
5828 Corley St, Columbia, SC 29212
SOLD OCT 25, 2024
$114,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,134 sq ft
32 King Arthur Ct, Columbia, SC 29223
List Price
$125,000
Sale to List
9% under list
Days on Market
109 days
32 King Arthur Ct, Columbia, SC 29223
SOLD OCT 24, 2024
$119,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
1,440 sq ft
132 LOUIS LEE Ln, Columbia, SC 29229
List Price
$119,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
0 days
132 LOUIS LEE Ln, Columbia, SC 29229
SOLD OCT 22, 2024
$485,000
4 beds
2 baths
2,215 sq ft
517 S Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
517 S Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
SOLD OCT 22, 2024
$169,000
2 beds
1 bath
806 sq ft
2212 Kingswood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
2212 Kingswood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
SOLD OCT 22, 2024
$215,000
3 beds
3 baths
1,616 sq ft
1303 Waverly Place Dr Unit D, Columbia, SC 29229
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
1303 Waverly Place Dr Unit D, Columbia, SC 29229
SOLD OCT 22, 2024
$58,000
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
3840 Martin St, Columbia, SC 29204
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
3840 Martin St, Columbia, SC 29204
SOLD OCT 22, 2024
$275,000
2 beds
3 baths
1,188 sq ft
3105 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
3105 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Schools in Columbia

Learn about schools in the Columbia area

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Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

8/10 Brockman Elementary School Public • PreK-5	283 Students	7 reviews
7/10 Killian Elementary School Public • PreK-5	672 Students	8 reviews
7/10 Meadow Glen Elementary Public • K-5	839 Students	6 reviews
7/10 Rosewood Elementary School Public • K-5	330 Students	6 reviews
7/10 Brennen Elementary School Public • PreK-5	758 Students	13 reviews

Only showing 5 of 52 elementary schools.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Columbia housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Columbia.

Wind Factor - Major

96% of properties are at major risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Severe

52% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

Provided by First Street Foundation

Transportation in Columbia

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Columbia

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

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