826 Laurens St, Columbia, SC, 29201
About This Home
Welcome to 826 Laurens Street, an exceptional investment opportunity in one of Columbia's most desirable locations. Perfectly situated in the heart of the University of South Carolina campus, this home provides unbeatable walkability to campus and all the shopping, dining, and entertainment that Five Points is known for, with the backyard bordering this iconic district.Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors throughout and thoughtful updates that make this home stand out. The spacious primary suite features a stunning newly tiled walk-in shower, while the brand-new backyard deck creates the perfect space for entertaining friends, relaxing after class, or enjoying game day weekends.Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or secure a prime property in an unbeatable location, this home checks every box. Already leased for the 2026–2027 school year, it provides immediate rental income and a turnkey investment in one of Columbia's strongest rental markets. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Construction materials: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,882
- Total interior livable area: 1,882 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 114051203
Features
- Stories: 2
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Richland County and South Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,654 | $31,848 |
| Home Insurance * | $157 | $1,884 |
| Property Taxes | $280 | $3,360 |
| Electricity | $204 | $2,449 |
| Total | $3,295 | $39,540 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
South Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | Sold | $365,000 |
| 2022-09-10 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-09-04 | Listed for sale | $368,000 |
| 2018-01-26 | Sold | $270,000 |
| 2017-08-15 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2017-06-01 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
| 2011-03-23 | Listing removed | $292,900 |
| 2011-02-26 | Listed for sale | $292,900 |
| 2011-02-26 | Listing removed | $1,595 |
| 2011-01-21 | Listed for rent | $1,595 |
| 2011-01-21 | Listing removed | $292,900 |
| 2010-06-26 | Price change | $294,900 |
| 2009-08-28 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2007-05-09 | Sold | $266,000 |
| 1999-08-06 | Sold | $165,000 |
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