In-home elevator, saltwater pool and more: What $1M+ can buy in Columbia today
Columbia’s housing market today is balanced but busy. New listings in the area are up 10.2% from last year, and overall sales are up nearly 14%. The average sale price in Columbia is around $267,000, according to real estate data site Redfin.
But there are plenty of high-end options on the market right now as well, and buyers willing to spend upwards of $1 million can expect top of the line amenities. From an in-home elevator to a saltwater pool, here are three of Columbia’s most expensive homes for sale as of Feb. 27, in a handful of center-city neighborhoods.
Heathwood: $1.65M pool-and-cabana compound near Heathwood Park
A saltwater pool, cabana and outdoor kitchen area and a separate studio building are among the amenities highlighted in a $1.65 million, 4-bedroom home for sale in the Heathwood neighborhood. The home at 789 Kawana Rd. was built in 1940 and sits on the southern edge of Heathwood Park.
The property’s Zillow listing calls it a “truly ... turn-key property,” and also notes recent updates, like renovations to multiple bathrooms.
By the numbers
- Price: $1.65 million
- Size: 4,539 sq. ft.
- Beds/baths: 4 beds, 3.5 bathrooms
- Lot: 0.56 acres
- Year built: 1940
- Days on Zillow: 9
Forest Acres: $2.3M new-build with a showpiece screened porch
A screened porch with a fireplace and multi-slide doors that disappear into the wall is one of the standout features included in a $2.3 million, 5-bedroom new-construction home for sale in Forest Acres. The home at 1322 Idalia Dr. was built this year, and the listing also boasts an outdoor fire place and six bathrooms.
By the numbers
- Price: $2.3 million
- Size: 5,100 sq. ft.
- Beds/baths: 5 beds, 5.5 bathrooms
- Lot: 0.43 acres
- Year built: 2026
- Days on Zillow: 2
Wales Garden: $2.35M renovated estate with elevator, wine cellar, and five en-suites
A private elevator, a temperature-controlled wine cellar and four gas fireplaces are among the amenities highlighted in a $2.35 million, 5-bedroom home for sale in the Wales Garden neighborhood. The home at 121 Saluda Ave. was built in 1942 and spans more than 8,500 square feet.
The listing describes the property as a “meticulously renovated” estate that blends historic details like original millwork and hardwood floors with modern upgrades, including high-end appliances in the kitchen. Outside, the property has features like fountains, patios and a koi pond.
By the numbers
- Price: $2.35 million
- Size: 8,561 sq. ft.
- Beds/baths: 5 beds, 7 bathrooms
- Lot: 0.39 acres
- Year built: 1942
- Days on Zillow: 20
