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Purchasers Advice Selecting New Community

Let Us Help Make This Decision Easier

What are the three most important criteria in choosing a property?  As any real estate broker will tell you, "Location, location, location."  Because you're buying into a community and not just a home, your choice is critical to both the home's future investment potential and to its livability.

Defining a community
A community corresponds roughly to a town. One community will differ from another on the basis of:

  1. Geographical setting
  2. Price and style of homes
  3. Accessibility
  4. Population density
  5. Age
  6. Desirability

It's wise to narrow your initial selection to two or three communities. Examine your present surroundings; specify those features you hope to keep or change in your new community.

Services

Never underestimate the importance of essential services. Water, natural gas, police and fire protection, sewer systems, garbage collection and snow removal all affect the livability of an area. Also, look into:

  1. Recreational facilities - Public swimming facilities, tennis courts, golf courses or racquetball courts.
  2. Medical services - Hospitals, physicians, dentists or special needs.
  3. Cultural facilities - Nearby colleges, adult education courses, concert facilities or museums.
  4. Newcomer's club - A club to help you socially acclimate to your new community.

Schools

If you have children, the quality of education available in a community is an important consideration. Schools vary from one community to the next, so it's a good idea to visit the schools, speak to the principals and find out about:

  1. Academic standing
  2. Class size
  3. Special programs
  4. Extracurricular activities
  5. Sports programs
  6. Community support of education

Convenience
You'll also want to consider:

  1. Commuting distance and time to work.
  2. The area's conveniences or isolation. Drive around to find out what is or isn't within reasonable distance.

Taxes

Property taxes - Property taxes are established by the local government on an annual basis. These funds are used to run your town, county or city. The largest portion of this usually goes toward education.
Resale homes - In many areas, property taxes may be raised or the property reappraised when a house is resold. Check the local custom and determine what the cost to you will be.
New homes - The taxes quoted by the builder may be on undeveloped land, or they may be a "guesstimate" of the tax bill. Check to determine the actual costs.
Localities - As a general rule, suburban and rural communities have lower taxes than large cities, but may not provide the same services. All those facilities and services cost money. After your mortgage payment, your tax bill is likely to be your biggest home ownership cost. Find out:

  1. What your tax bill will be and what it includes.
  2. If real estate assessments and taxes are recalculated at time of resale.
  3. The potential for any special assessments, such as new sewers or water lines.
  4. That portion (if any) of real estate taxes earmarked for public education.
  5. If your taxes are expected to increase because the town is growing quickly.

Financial considerations - Consider value received against costs incurred..

  1. Taxes may be comparatively low in a particular town, but will this adversely affect public services such as education, police protection or snow removal?
  2. Will extra assessments and levies directly benefit you?
  3. Are there indications of steadily increasing property values?
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26 Photos 122 Beckett Lane Columbia, SC 29223

122 Beckett Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Alden Glen
Residential

BRMLS# 507561 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1883 Sqft

The Birch plan is a 2-story home with 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2.5 baths. Downstairs is very open with kitchen, dining area and great room. The kitc... 

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$188,900
Increase +$4,000
Provided courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Est Medley
25 Photos 114 Beckett Lane Columbia, SC 29223

114 Beckett Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Alden Glen
Residential

BRMLS# 508553 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1883 Sqft

The Birch plan is a 2-story home with 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2.5 baths. Downstairs is very open with kitchen, dining area and great room. The kitc... 

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$188,900
Increase +$4,000
Provided courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Est Medley
7113 Hazel Streets Columbia, SC 29223

7113 Hazel Streets
Columbia, SC 29223
Alta Vista
Residential

BRMLS# 509308 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1851 Sqft

THIS HOME IS PERFECT FOR A FAMILY LOOKING FOR LOTS OF COMFORTABLE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACE OR SOMEONE WHO INTERTAINS A LOT OR WHO HAS LOTS OF GU... 

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$119,900
Provided courtesy of SC Real Estate Exchange
6801 Crossfield Columbia, SC 29206-2235

6801 Crossfield
Columbia, SC 29206-2235
Arcadia Lakes
Residential

BRMLS# 509141 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1650 Sqft

APPX 1700 SQ FT 3 BED 2 BATH CORNER LOT BRICK SCREEN POARCH BACK OF HOME NEW ROOF AND PAINTED EXTERIOR LAST 6 YEARS APPX. 

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$176,500
Provided courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
36 Photos 602 Timberleaf Court Columbia, SC 29212

602 Timberleaf Court
Columbia, SC 29212
Archers Courts
Residential

BRMLS# 506891 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2408 Sqft

Welcome home! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath is perfect. It’s conveniently located minutes from everything Harbison Blvd has to offer;... 

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$255,000
Increase +$5,000
Provided courtesy of Century 21 Vanguard
36 Photos 901 Shadowleaf Court Columbia, SC 29212

901 Shadowleaf Court
Columbia, SC 29212
Archers Courts
Residential

BRMLS# 508175 / Active
5 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2500 Sqft

Welcome to 901 Shadowleaf, Prime Location close to Lake Murray, Harbison Shopping, and I-26, yet shielded from highway noise by the lush trees and ... 

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$249,900
Provided courtesy of Keller Williams Columbia
16 Photos 1 Arsenal Hill Court Columbia, SC 29201

1 Arsenal Hill Court
Columbia, SC 29201
Arsenal Hill
Residential

BRMLS# 505175 / Active
4 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2476 Sqft

Location is everything when it comes to this all brick home located in downtown Columbia 1 Block over from Finlay park. Quaint culdesac neighed. Th... 

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$329,900
Reduced -$20,000
Provided courtesy of Exclusive Realty LLC
14 Photos 226 Riley Street Columbia, SC 29201

226 Riley Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Arthurtown
Residential

BRMLS# 507079 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1239 Sqft

Take a look at this All Brick 3 beds 2 baths home just minutes away from Williams Brice Stadium. This home as a 10ft Livingroom ceiling with recess... 

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$149,900
Reduced -$5,000
Provided courtesy of CRU Realty
9 Photos 2352 Lang Court Columbia, SC 29204

2352 Lang Court
Columbia, SC 29204
Barhamville
Residential

BRMLS# 507891 / Active
4 br, 2 ba, 1788 Sqft

Back on market, deal fell thru.. House sold ""AS IS"". Great opportunity for a starter home or rental property. Home needs some TLC but is situat... 

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$99,000
Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
9 Photos 2211 Harper Street Columbia, SC 29204

2211 Harper Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Barhamville
Residential

BRMLS# 508477 / Active
3 br, 3 ba, 1300 Sqft

New Home under construction, waiting for a Buyer. (3) Bedrooms, (2) Bathroom home near Benedict College, Providence Hospital and Prisma Health Hosp... 

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$155,000
Provided courtesy of Real Broker LLC
36 Photos 36 Wildeoak Court Columbia, SC 29223

36 Wildeoak Court
Columbia, SC 29223
Belleclave
Residential

BRMLS# 504484 / Active
4 br, 4 ba, 3315 Sqft

Come out to the Open House on January 16th from 2 pm - 4 pm. This custom-built, brick home is located within the Belleclave subdivision of Wildewoo... 

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$399,900
Provided courtesy of Century 21 Vanguard
23 Photos 1002 Statler Road Columbia, SC 29210

1002 Statler Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Bellemeade Estates
Residential

BRMLS# 509401 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1830 Sqft

Charming white brick 3 bedroom floor plan situated on a large corner lot with a circular driveway close to shopping, dining, I-20, and I-26. This h... 

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$169,900
Provided courtesy of RE/MAX Purpose Driven LLC
25 Photos 3534 Thurmond Street Columbia, SC 29204-1600

3534 Thurmond Street
Columbia, SC 29204-1600
Belvedere
Residential

BRMLS# 509447 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1903 Sqft

Great house in a great area! Minutes from downtown, USC and all interstates! All brick, 3/2 with HUGE garage space reconfigured into a family roo... 

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$152,500
Provided courtesy of JP & Associates REALTORS Magnolia Group
4 Photos 4443 Bethel Church Road Columbia, SC 29206

4443 Bethel Church Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Brickyard Village
Residential

BRMLS# 509329 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1600 Sqft

This beautifully maintained 3 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in the heart of Forest Acres is move in ready! Motivated seller! With recently re... 

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$55,000
Provided courtesy of Keller Williams Preferred
13 Photos 4443 Bethel Church Road Columbia, SC 29206

4443 Bethel Church Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Brickyard Village
Residential

BRMLS# 497640 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1600 Sqft

Perfect investment opportunity. Unit brings in $970 per month and there is a lease in place until February 2022. Completely renovated 3 bed 2.5 bat... 

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$59,900
Provided courtesy of Century 21 Vanguard
36 Photos 109 River Bluff Court Columbia, SC 29210

109 River Bluff Court
Columbia, SC 29210
Broad River Township
Residential

BRMLS# 508387 / Active
3 br, 3 ba, 1550 Sqft

Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath with great amenities and a gated entrance. From the beautiful hardwoods in the dining and sunken li... 

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$154,900
Provided courtesy of Weichert Rlt Ray Covington
26 Photos 1171 Coralbean Way Columbia, SC 29229

1171 Coralbean Way
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential

BRMLS# 509451 / Active
5 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2344 Sqft

Come view this amazing 5 bedroom, 2 and a half bath, 2344 SQFT home. Spacious great room leads into a beautiful dinning room. Entertain in your ope... 

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$184,000
Provided courtesy of RE/MAX Home Team Realty LLC
28 Photos 306 Angus Drive Columbia, SC 29223

306 Angus Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Brookstone
Residential

BRMLS# 507657 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1945 Sqft

Come and see this beautifully maintained 3 Bedroom + FROG home in Brookstone! Spacious Kitchen with tons of cabinet space and eat-in breakfast area... 

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$179,000
Provided courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Est Medley
29 Photos 109 Bella Court Columbia, SC 29210-0000

109 Bella Court
Columbia, SC 29210-0000
Bush Gardens
Residential

BRMLS# 508763 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2094 Sqft

Welcome home! The Riverton floor plan has a rocking chair front porch welcoming you to your 3 bedroom/ 2.5 baths 2 story home. As you enter the foy... 

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$235,000
Provided courtesy of Keller Williams Columbia
25 Photos 209 Richcreek Road Columbia, SC 29203

209 Richcreek Road
Columbia, SC 29203
Byrneswood
Residential

BRMLS# 505174 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1630 Sqft

Spacious three level home with a large attached storage. Great for potential investors or first time homebuyers, so schedule your showing today! 

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$90,000
Provided courtesy of Realty One Group Crest
29 Photos 1112 Cambridge Oaks Drive Columbia, SC 29223

1112 Cambridge Oaks Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Cambridge Oaks
Residential

BRMLS# 509211 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1300 Sqft

A beautiful retreat right in your backyard! This one story home greets you with a charming wrap around front porch. The living room boast vaulted c... 

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$174,900
Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

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