West Columbia · First-Time Buyers
First-Time Home Buyers in West Columbia, SC
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First-time buyers in West Columbia: close-in and affordable
First-time home buyers in West Columbia get a close-in location at prices below much of Columbia. The middle half of homes sold in 29169 over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026 went for about $208,000 to $303,000, and in 29172 for about $193,000 to $288,000, according to Consolidated MLS. New townhomes at Faith Hill add another starting point.
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Homes in 29169 can move quickly, so Taylored Realty Team helps you get pre-approved and know your numbers before you tour. On an older starter home, we help you weigh repairs against price so a low list price does not turn into a costly first year. Our line for every first-time buyer: "Everyone can purchase a home, it's just a matter of when." See how we help you get ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do first homes cost in West Columbia?
The middle half of homes sold in 29169 over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026 went for about $208,000 to $303,000, according to Consolidated MLS.
Are older homes a good first home?
They can be, with a careful inspection. We help you weigh repair costs against the price before you commit.
West Columbia
What first-time buyers 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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