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Forest Acres, SC Real Estate and Neighborhoods
A small city surrounded by Columbia, with mid-century homes, mature trees, Forest Drive shopping, and a short drive downtown.
Living in Forest Acres, SC
Forest Acres SC neighborhoods sit around Forest Drive and Trenholm Road, a few minutes from downtown Columbia. Forest Acres is its own small city, surrounded by Columbia, with mature trees, mid-century brick homes, and shopping and restaurants close by. Forest Lake, Druid Hills, and the streets off Trenholm Road are the names buyers ask about most.
One detail matters here more than almost anywhere else: the City of Forest Acres and the 29206 ZIP code are not the same thing. Many 29206 homes are in the City of Columbia, and the MLS labels most of them "Columbia." We confirm city limits for any home where it matters to you, such as for taxes or city services.
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How Taylored Realty Team serves Forest Acres
Taylored Realty Team is Terry and Yolanda Taylor, REALTORS® with more than 40 years of combined experience in Columbia. In Forest Acres, the age of the homes shapes everything we do. Sellers get a pre-listing inspection that looks hard at the roof, crawlspace, drainage, and any renovation permits, because those are what a buyer's inspector looks at first. Buyers get help reading those same reports and pricing renovation into an offer.
Every listing also gets professional photos, a walkthrough video, a website for the home, and paid social ads. Read living in Forest Acres, SC for more.
Forest Acres homes and what they sell for
Homes in Forest Acres are mostly older: brick ranches, mid-century and traditional homes, renovated properties, some condos and townhomes, and custom homes. Of the homes the MLS labeled Forest Acres in the last year, about three in four were built before 1980.
For the wider 29206 ZIP code, Consolidated MLS shows 264 homes sold over the twelve months ending October 8, 2026, at a median sold price of $437,938. Half sold within 18 days on market, and sellers got about 98% of their list price. That is one of the fastest-moving ZIP codes we work. These are ZIP-wide numbers, not a value for any one home. Ask us for a pricing analysis.
Around Forest Acres
Trenholm Plaza and the Forest Drive corridor cover groceries, shopping, restaurants, and services. Trenholm Park has courts, fields, and playgrounds, and the city hosts events through the year. Plans are underway to redevelop the former Richland Mall site, but they are plans, not finished amenities, so we do not sell homes on them.
Downtown Columbia and the university are a short drive. Compare Columbia and buying in Columbia, or talk with us about Forest Acres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is every 29206 home in the City of Forest Acres?
No. Many 29206 homes are in the City of Columbia. We confirm city limits for any home where it matters.
What do homes sell for in Forest Acres?
Across the 29206 ZIP code, the median sold price was $437,938 over the twelve months ending October 8, 2026, and half the homes sold within 18 days on market, according to Consolidated MLS.
What should I check before buying an older Forest Acres home?
The roof, crawlspace, drainage, flood exposure, and whether past renovations were permitted. We help you cover those in the due diligence period.
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