Located just next to the town center in highly desired Northeast Columbia, SC community Lake Carolina, The Oaks remains a very popular neighborhood. Within walking distance of a wine shop, hair salon, eye center, and a newly opened convenience store.   The Oaks in Lake Carolina also offers access to the community's many amenities such as a dog park, community pools and playgrounds, walking trails, parks, and the large lake at the center of the community.       There are currently no homes for sale in The Oaks at Lake Carolina.   There are currently 3 homes under contract in The Oaks at Lake Carolina.   In the past six months 4 homes have closed in the Oaks at an average sold price of $164,975.   Search Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina 10/22/2018

  Just a short drive from downtown Columbia, SC along the busy thoroughfare of Broad River Rd near Harbison BLVD is wonderfully preserved piece of wilderness known as Harbison State Forest. A favorite for local hikers, joggers, and biking enthusiasts, Harbison State Forest boasts 18 miles worth of trails that range from easy to difficult. Visitors are also welcome to make use of the canoe landing if they would like to explore the waterways by canoe or kayak.  Primarily used as a recreational and educational space, there are also facilities to rent throughout the grounds as well. Picnic tables at the entrance of the forest makes for a great area to enjoy lunch or just some fresh air. Harbison State Forest is located at 5600 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29212. For more info or to plan yo... 10/19/2018

  Located along the dam of the beautiful 200 acre Lake Carolina, Sunset Park is an excellent way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Swings invite visitors to sit and soak up the Sun will looking out over the water. Walkers and joggers alike enjoy the path along the dam and scenic views as well.  Two fishing docks allow anglers to enjoy trying to reel in a big catch and built in grills as well as picnic tables make Sunset Park a wonderful spot for a family cookout as well. So if you are looking for a good spot to take a quick walk or just relax and get some fresh air, you may want to add Sunset Park to your list of places to check out.  Sunset Park is located at 5540 Lake Park Way Columbia, SC 29229. For more information about Sunset Park please visit - Sunset Park at Lake Carolina... 10/14/2018

  I have always been a big fan of cooking and I have always been a big fan of buying local in season produce to do so. There is simply no better way to accomplish this task than to visit local Farmers Markets throughout the area, and here in the Greater Columbia, SC area there are dozens of them for you to choose from. Some are tiny spot with just a few tables while some take up entire streets on the day they run. Of course the South Carolina State Farmers Market is also located in the area and open 7 days a week year round. So get out there support a local farmer and see what else these markets have to offer. You truly never know what you may find.  To find a local Farmers Market in the Columbia, SC Area visit - Farmers Markets in Columbia, SC 52 Saturdays is a series of blogs written ... 10/07/2018

  Just on the other side of Jeep Rogers YMCA in highly desired Lake Carolina, near the last Kelly Mill Road entrance you will Brookhire. Brookshire is an established single family home community with many of the homes in the neighborhood being built around 2005.   Homes in Brookshire are mostly brick sided with vinyl accents and can range widely in size with some homes reaching North of 4,000 square feet in living space. Tree lined streets and large lots continue to make Brookshire a popular community.         There are currently 3 homes for sale in Brookshire at Lake Carolina with an average list price of $311,523.    In the past 6 months 1 home has closed in Brookshire at Lake Carolina. A 4 bedroom 3 full and 1 half bath 3463 square foot single family home that closed for $250,000.  ... 10/02/2018

  Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina - The Bluffs     Located off of Lake Carolina BLVD between the main entrance and the Centennial section of Lake Carolina in Northeast Columbia, SC is the beautiful and highly desired community of The Bluffs. The Bluffs at Lake Carolina start out in the low 200's, but with lot of homes on the lake, you can see lake front estates here stretch to close to the $1,000,000 mark as well.   The Bluffs in Lake Carolina has on main road that drives along the lake in a loop with just a few interior streets. Homes are mainly brick and custom built with all the upgrades you would expect. The community is zoned for award winning Richland Two Schools which include Lake Carolina Elementary, Killy Mill Middle School , and Blythewood High School at this tim... 10/01/2018

  Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina The Peninsula   Along Lake Carolina BLVD between the main entrance off  Hardscrabble Road and the Centennial section of Lake Carolina is the exclusive and highly desired gated community of The Peninsula. As the name may recommend, The Peninsula is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful 200 private lake at the heart of the Lake Carolina community. These custom built homes start around $300,000 and stretch North of $1,000,000 for lakefront estates.     While the community of The Peninsula itself is nothing short of astounding given it's location and lovely, well appointed homes and exclusive community amenities like a private pool only for Peninsula residents, home ownership in the community also offers access to Lake Carolina amenities ... 10/01/2018

    Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina Mariner's Cove  Just off of Lake Carolina BLVD between the main entrance and the Centennial Section of Lake Carolina in Northeast Columbia, SC you will find the beautiful community of Mariner's Cove. Well appointed mostly brick, custom built homes adorn the tree lined streets of the neighborhood that boasts ample sized lots including some on stretched along the lakefront itself. One ride through and you will see why Mariner's Cove has remained so desired.     Mariner's Cove in Lake Carolina starts with home prices in the mid $200's and of course moves North, especially for lakefront estates. While the community itself is easy to justify excitement from buyers, with low maintenance features like your front yard upkeep through the HOA, home... 09/30/2018

  Located along Lake Carolina BLVD between the main entrance and the Centennial section of Lake Carolina, you will find the highly desirable community of Tennyson. Tennyson at Lake Carolina boasts well appointed, mostly brick and custom built single family homes starting in the low 200's.   As with all communities in the neighborhood, Tennyson offers access to the wonderful Lake Carolina amenities. Enjoy the walking trails, dog parks, playgrounds, parks, town center, community pools, and of course the large lake at the center of Lake Carolina. Tennyson is zoned for Richland 2 schools.       There are currently 3 homes for sale in Tennyson at Lake Carolina for an average list price of $238,474. No homes have sold in Tennyson at Lake Carolina in the past 6 months. There is currently 1 ho... 09/30/2018

  Located on the far end of Lake Carolina in the Centennial section of the Northeast Columbia, SC community you will find Executive Courtyards. Executive Courtyards is a small all brick neighborhood that boasts garden style homes that start around 2,000 square feet with all living spaces on one level and typically a finished room over the garage.   Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina is zoned for award winning Richland Two schools which include Bridge Creek Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle School located in Lake Carolina, and Blythewood High School.         There are currently 6 homes for sale in Executive Courtyards at Lake Carolina with an average list price of $232,220.   There is currently 1 home under contract in Exectutive Courtyards.   In the past 6 months 3 homes have closed in ... 09/30/2018

  Just to the right of the fountain at the main entrance of Lake Carolina in Northeast Columbia, SC you will find the highly desirable community of Summerlin. Within walking distance of the Lake Carolina town center that welcomes visitors to explore the Market Green, Two Mothers Restaurant, a convenience store, ice cream parlor, wine shop, and further offerings.   Summerlin at Lake Carolina is currently zoned for Lake Carolina Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle School, and Blythewood High School. Summerlin at Lake Carolina is close to shopping and dinning along Two notch Rd and the Village at Sandhill as well.       There are currently 2 homes for sale in Summerlin at Lake Carolina with an average list price of $275,700.   There is currently 1 home under contract in Summerlin at Lake Caroli... 09/30/2018

  If you are looking for an opportunity to get back to nature in a big way, then just outside Southeast Columbia, SC is a beautiful spot that might just me calling your name. Surrounded by tracts of protected land like Manchester State Forest, Poinsett State Park is a wonderful, quiet place to get out of the city and recharge.   There is a wonderful 10 acre pond where you can fish, boat, and swim during certain parts of the year. If you prefer to stay on dry ground, you can always try out one of the trails available to visitors, some of which connect to the Palmetto Trail itself. Wilderness waits for you to explore it while wildlife waits to be discovered in this remote year round state Park. Poinsett State Park is located at 6660 Poinsett Park Road Wedgefield, SC 29168. 52 Saturdays is... 09/29/2018

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Manchester Park   Between the main entrance of Lake Carolina in Northeast Columbia, SC and the Centennial Section near the Summit lies the ever desirable and small community of Manchester Park. Manchester Park is made up of only a handful of large, well appointed, custom homes built by some of the best custom home builders in Columbia, SC.   Manchester Park in Lake Carolina is currently zoned for Lake Carolina Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Blythewood High School.     There is currently 1 home for sale in Manchester Park at Lake Carolina. A 4 bedroom 3 full and 1 half bath 3542 square foot single family home listed for $385,900.   There are currently no homes under contract in Manchester Park at Lake Carolina.   In the past 6 months 1 home has closed ... 09/27/2018

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina Ashton Hill   Ashton Hill is a small community in Lake Carolina between the main entrance and the Centennial section headed toward the Summit. Convenient to both Summit Parkway and Hardscrabble Road, Ashton Hill is only minutes away from shopping and dining in the Village at Sandhill.   Homes in Ashton Hill in Lake Carolina are low maintenance detached patio homes with mostly vinyl siding and some stone accents. All homes are one to one and a half stories and front yard maintenance is covered by the HOA. Ashton Hill is currently zoned for Lake Carolina Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Ridgeview High School.     There are currently no homes for sale in Ashton Hill at Lake Carolina and no homes have sold in the past 6 months.   Search Homes ... 09/27/2018

Just on the other side of Jeep Rogers YMCA in Lake Carolina id The Meadows, a mostly vinyl sided, single-family home community with some brick accents. The quiet, tree lined street stretch their way back to Sandy Glen and Sunset Park, a beautiful community park right on the lake with built in swings, picnic areas, a boat ramp, and fishing pier.  The Meadows in Lake Carolina offers access to Lake Carolina amenities like community playgrounds, parks, walking trails, pools, dog park, and of course the large lake in the center of neighborhood. The meadows is currently zoned for Lake Carolina Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Ridgeview High School.     There are currently 2 homes for sale in The Meadows at Lake Carolina for an average list price of $180,276.   There are 2 homes under contr... 09/26/2018

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina Canterbury Park   Canterbury Park in Lake Carolina is a small, mostly brick, single family home community located along Lake Carolina BLVD between the main entrance and the Centennial section of Lake Carolina.   Home ownership in Canterbury Park offers the enjoyment and lifestyle of living in Lake Carolina, one of Columbia's premiere communities. Community amenities include walking trails, tennis courts, large community lake, playgrounds, neighborhood parks, and community Pools. For more information on Canterbury Park or any other community in Lake Carolina, please feel free to contact me.       There is currently 1 home for sale in Canterbury Park at Lake Carolina. A 3 bedroom 2 and 1 half bath 2545 square foot single family home listed for... 09/26/2018

    Just across the street from the soccer fields of Jeep Rogers YMCA in Lake Carolina in Berkeley is Berkeley Manor, single-family home community with quiet tree lined streets.   Berkeley Manor in Lake Carolina offers access to Lake Carolina amenities like community playgrounds, parks, walking trails, pools, dog park, and of course the large lake in the center of neighborhood. Berkeley Manor is currently zoned for Lake Carolina Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Blythewood High School.       There is currently 1 home for sale in Berkeley Manor at Lake Carolina. A 5 bedroom 3 full and 1 half bath 4041 square foot single family home listed for $309,900.   In the Past 6 months 1 home has closed in Berkeley Manor at Lake Carolina. A 5 bedroom 3 full bath 3632 square foot single family hom... 09/25/2018

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Lake Carolina Berkeley Hall     Just across the street from the soccer fields of Jeep Rogers YMCA in Lake Carolina is Berkeley Hall, single-family home community with quiet tree lined streets.   Berkeley Hall in Lake Carolina offers access to Lake Carolina amenities like community playgrounds, parks, walking trails, pools, dog park, and of course the large lake in the center of neighborhood. Berkeley Hall is currently zoned for Lake Carolina Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Blythewood High School.     There are currently 6 homes for sale in Berkeley Hall at Lake Carolina for an average list price of $213,615.   There are currently 2 homes under contract in Berkeley Hall at Lake Carolina.   In the past 6 months 4 homes have closed in Berkeley Hall in Lak... 09/25/2018

   Located just past the YMCA and the Meadows in Lake Carolina you will find the neighborhood of Sandy Glen. Sandy Glen is a mixture of seasoned homes and new construction homes being built by D.R. Horton. One side of Sandy Glen runs along side Sunset Park which features swings, picnic areas with grill, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and stunning views of the lake itself that runs through the middle of Lake Carolina.   Sandy Glen of course offers access to the amenities throughout Lake Carolina like the dog park, community pools, playgrounds, walking trails, and parks.     There is currently 1 home for sale in Sandy Glen at Lake Carolina. A 4 bedroom 3 full and 1 half bath 2920 square foot single family home listed for $269,900.     There are currently no homes under contract in Sandy Gl... 09/24/2018

  Just past Jeep Rogers YMCA in Lake Carolina you will find Cambridge Hills. A neighborhood of single family homes mostly with vinyl siding and some brick accents.    Cambridge Hills is just around the corner from Sunset Park, Lake Carolina Elementary School, and Kelly Mill Middle School. Residence in Cambridge Hills offers access to Lake Carolina Amenities such as walking trails, dog parks, playgrounds, the large lake at the center of the community, parks, and community pools.     There is currently 1 home for sale in Cambridge Hills at Lake Carolina. A 5 bedroom 3 full and 1 half bath 3195 square foot single family home listed at $235,000.   There is currently 1 home under contract in Cambridge Hills.   In the past 6 months no homes have closed in Cambridge Hills at Lake Carolina.   ... 09/24/2018