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Columbia, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Columbia
Columbia is an affordable, lively city located in Central South Carolina. As a capital city, Columbia is brimming with entertainment options, boasting museums that showcase local…
Columbia is an affordable, lively city located in Central South Carolina. As a capital city, Columbia is brimming with entertainment options, boasting museums that showcase local history, art, and culture. Active adults can also enjoy choosing from a wide selection of shops and restaurants to visit within the city. Columbia features several serene parks and forests, offering residents plenty of space to enjoy outdoor activities at their leisure.
Climate & Geography
The city has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold to mild winters. Residents can expect more rainfall than the national average, almost no snowfall, and approximately 217 sunny days throughout each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Columbia residents that enjoy getting outdoors will find that there are many local parks nearby. The Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park allows for a peaceful stroll or bike ride along the Broad River. Harbison State Forest is a wooded area where active adults can hike along the trails or kayak in Broad River.
Retirees that prefer to stay indoors have plenty of entertainment options as well. Downtown, active adults can catch a show at the Nick, a popular theater within the city, or enjoy picking out fresh produce and handcrafted goods at the Soda City Market every Saturday. Besides that, Columbia offers many museums, such as the South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and the Mckissick Museum.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Columbia is lower than both the state and national averages. The cost of groceries, housing, and transportation in Columbia are all lower than the national average, although health care and utilities are just above.
South Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits, however all other forms of retirement income are subject to taxes. Starting at the age of 55, retirees can take deductions up to $3,000 on retirement income, and this limit increases to $15,000 for residents who are 65+. Property taxes are some of the lowest in the country, and some residents may qualify for a homestead exemption after they turn 65 to help reduce this cost even further. Sales tax, on the other hand, is slightly higher than the national average.
Healthcare
Columbia is home to multiple high performing hospitals, offering retirees convenient access to quality health care. Providence Hospital is rated the No. 6 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News, and is recognized as high performing in six procedures and conditions. Palmetto Health Richland is also rated high performing in two procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Columbia, 2 are for sale and 1 is a rental. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Columbia has 45 homes, the largest has 187 homes, and the average communities consists of 123 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Columbia. The most recent communities started in Columbia include Waterside at Pine Island, Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina, Inspire Sandhill. There are also 2 communities in Columbia that offer new construction homes, including Waterside at Pine Island, Inspire Sandhill.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Columbia. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina is a gated communities with 45 homes, and Waterside at Pine Island is another gated communities with 139 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Columbia stay on the market for around 6 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $279,900, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina average around $279,900.
10 communities near Columbia
28 homes near Columbia
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,809 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,702 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,869 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,184 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,557 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,916 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,100 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,670 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,309 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,518 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,322 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,518 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,775 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,322 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,775 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,670 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,670 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,296 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,937 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,120 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,127 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,935 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,872 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,935 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,098 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,773 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,024 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Columbia, 2 are for sale and 1 is a rental. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Columbia has 45 homes, the largest has 187 homes, and the average communities consists of 123 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Columbia. The most recent communities started in Columbia include Waterside at Pine Island, Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina, Inspire Sandhill. There are also 2 communities in Columbia that offer new construction homes, including Waterside at Pine Island, Inspire Sandhill.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Columbia. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina is a gated communities with 45 homes, and Waterside at Pine Island is another gated communities with 139 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Columbia stay on the market for around 6 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $279,900, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina average around $279,900.
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