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Buying a Home in West Columbia, SC
Buy with a plan, not a guess. Pre-approval first, a focused search, and an offer run all the way to the closing attorney.
Buying a home in West Columbia: pick your ZIP first
Buying a home in West Columbia starts with how you want to live. 29169 puts you near the riverwalk and a short trip over the Gervais Street bridge into downtown. 29170 has newer subdivisions like Cottages at Roofs Pond and Pinecrest near the airport. 29172 is quieter, with older homes and some larger lots. Median sold prices ranged from $235,000 to $262,000 across the three over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026, according to Consolidated MLS.
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How we help West Columbia buyers
In 29169, homes can go under contract fast, with half selling within 17 days, so Taylored Realty Team has you pre-approved before you tour. On an older home, we help you focus the inspection on the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and crawlspace. On a new build, we represent you at the builder's sales office. School assignment is set by address, so we confirm it for each home. See how we help you buy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which part of West Columbia is closest to downtown?
29169, the River District and central streets, just across the Gervais Street bridge from downtown Columbia.
What should I inspect on an older West Columbia home?
The roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and crawlspace. Nearly half the homes sold in 29169 were built before 1980.
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What buying a home looks like in West Columbia
Across the Congaree River from downtown Columbia, from the River District in 29169 to suburban 29170 and the quieter 29172.
West Columbia has three residential ZIP codes with very different homes: 29169 around the River District and central streets, 29170 along Airport Boulevard and Platt Springs Road, and 29172 to the south.
- The homes
- In 29169, older brick ranches and cottages, nearly half built before 1980, plus newer townhomes like Faith Hill. In 29170, single-family suburban homes and new subdivisions such as Cottages at Roofs Pond and Pinecrest. In 29172, older one-story homes and some larger lots.
- Why people choose it
- People choose 29169 for the riverwalk, restaurants, and a short trip across the Gervais Street bridge, 29170 for newer homes and airport access, and 29172 for a quieter setting.
- Schools people ask about
- School assignment is set by address, and district lines do not follow ZIP codes, so we confirm it for each home.
- Getting around
- The Gervais Street bridge leads into downtown Columbia. Airport Boulevard and Platt Springs Road carry most traffic in 29170, near Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
- Nearby
- The River District's restaurants, public art, and riverwalk along the Congaree, and everyday shopping along the Airport Boulevard corridor.
- The trade-off
- Older 29169 homes may need updating, and the newer 29170 subdivisions sit farther from the river and downtown.
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