About Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC is the capital of South Carolina and the seat of Richland County, sitting at the confluence of the Saluda and Broad Rivers, where they merge to form the Congaree River. Positioned at the fall line between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain, the city covers roughly 140.7 square miles, with about 137.8 square miles of land. It serves as the geographic and economic anchor of the Midlands region and lies roughly 30 minutes east of Lake Murray. The 2020 U.S. Census recorded 136,632 residents, making Columbia the second-most populous city in the state. The surrounding Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which spans Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Calhoun, Fairfield, and Saluda counties, has a population near 858,000. The median age skews young at 29.9 years, reflecting the heavy presence of college students and military personnel.
Columbia is a city of distinct historic neighborhoods, including Shandon, Heathwood, Hollywood-Rose Hill, Wales Garden, Elmwood Park, Earlewood, Arsenal Hill, Hampton-Preston, Melrose Heights, and University Hill. Walkable commercial districts include Five Points, the Congaree Vista, Main Street, and Devine Street, while newer master-planned areas such as Lake Carolina and the Harbison community sit on the city’s northern edge. Forest Acres, an independent municipality, is largely surrounded by Columbia.
The local economy is anchored by state government, which employs roughly 60,000 people across agencies headquartered in the capital. Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army’s largest Basic Combat Training installation, lies on the city’s eastern side. The University of South Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Prisma Health Richland, and AT&T South Carolina round out the largest employers. Healthcare, insurance, higher education, and defense form the core sectors. Columbia is served primarily by Richland County School District One and Richland County School District Two, with notable schools including Dreher High School, A.C. Flora High School, and Spring Valley High School.
Key landmarks include the South Carolina State House, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the South Carolina State Museum, the Robert Mills House, Williams-Brice Stadium, and Finlay Park. Housing stock is unusually varied, ranging from antebellum and early-twentieth-century homes in Shandon and Elmwood Park to mid-century brick ranches in Forest Acres and newer construction in Northeast Columbia. Some homeowners in Columbia, SC face inherited properties, deferred-maintenance issues on older housing, or out-of-state job relocations and need to sell quickly without making repairs or carrying the home through a traditional listing.
Restoration Homes has been recognized as one of the leading cash home buyers in Columbia, having successfully purchased and sold hundreds of homes in South Carolina and its neighboring areas.
Any Reason
- Inherited Property
- Relocation
- Home Upgrades
- Downsized Homes
- Avoiding Foreclosure
- Tired Landlords
- Family Divorce
- Avoiding Bankruptcies
- Health or Medical Issues
Any Condition
- Outdated or Old Houses
- New Home Builds
- Damaged by Storms
- Fire or Water Damage
- Damage by Termites
- Full of Trash and or Stuff
- Majorly Needs Repairs
- Tenants Rental Problems
- Uncompleted Construction
Any Challenge
- Financial Problems
- Title Concerns
- Violations of Code
- Hoarder Properties
- Low Home Equity
- Large Tax Liens
- Properties Out of Area
- Family Issues
- Mortgage Payments Late
Quick, Easy, & Reliable
We go beyond traditional solutions and embrace a creative mindset to tackle the challenges faced by homeowners. Our team of experts combines their knowledge and ingenuity to develop personalized strategies that break the mold and deliver remarkable results.
Selling Directly to Restoration Homes vs. Listing with a Realtor
Neighborhoods & Areas We Buy In Around Columbia
- Shandon
- Heathwood
- Hollywood-Rose Hill
- Wales Garden
- Elmwood Park
- Earlewood
- Five Points
- Congaree Vista
- Lake Carolina
- Forest Acres-adjacent
Other South Carolina Communities We Buy Houses In
Restoration Homes buys houses across the Midlands of South Carolina. If you’re outside Columbia, we likely buy in your area too.
Read a few happy customers’ testimonials and see why we continue to be a top rated home buyer.
Absolutely wonderful team to work with—knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly easy to communicate with. They made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Restoration Homes is great and I highly recommend them if you are selling your home. Communication was great and everyone is very professional and eager to help. We closed in less than 30 days.
I am extremely happy with Restoration Homes and their process. They committed to closing in less than 10 days and they did everything they promised.
If you are looking for 1) Open lines of responsive communication and transparency, 2) Outside the box thinking, strategy and innovation & 3) A stress free scenario - I highly recommend the Restoration Homes team! I was stoked on the process and the outcome!
Sheri and Matt were wonderful. They helped me buy an investment house in Columbia, SC. I would recommend them to everyone.
These guys came through for me and helped me sell my house that was in need of work without hassles. Deal went smoothly despite my inexperience and kept me from having to deal with a time consuming restoration. Thanks guys!
Restoration Homes makes the renovating process easy. The whole team is very easy to work with. Would give 10 stars if I could!!
Great work and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely use them again on our next property.
Working with Alex has always been professional, stress free, and excellent.
Restoration Homes is one of the most innovative and pro active companies I have had the pleasure of working with. The team is top notch in responsiveness, professionalism and delivery of promises. They have a unique way of under promising and over delivering on a regular basis. I heartily suggest you give them a try if you are in the real estate market.
This company is on top of their game...so easy to work with and everyone is pleasing and helpful. I would recommend to anyone.
Very knowledgable and professional. Our process went extremely smooth. I would recommend Jordan and Restoration Homes every day of the week and twice on Sunday!
Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful team. I highly recommend working with RH.
Easy home-selling process that was hassle-free. A much easier way to sell than the traditional process. Highly recommend!
The team at RH is kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend working with them if you’re interested in selling your home!
It was such a pleasant experience working with Restoration Homes where the employees were knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make my process both easier and quicker than I anticipated. I would highly recommend to my family and friends.
We appreciate Restoration Homes. They sponsored my son’s youth football team, and we feel they are a great community partner.
So great to work with, extremely knowledgeable, and super reliable! Highly recommend
Helped with investment property. Professionals
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