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I've searched a few major nationwide builders (pulte, khov, etc) websites and haven't had any luck finding new construction communities in the Columbia area. Does this mean there isn't a lot of new construction going on, like there is in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas in NC? If there are new developmens going in, can you share with me the builders' names and/or community names? We're considering relocating to Columbia (our other choices are Raleigh, Charlotte, or Charleston - still researching) and are looking for very family friendly neighborhoods.
There is a bunch of building going on just about everywhere. The hot areas are the Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast. Lexington county is growing fast, and has the big lake. Lots of it depends on your price range, and what you like to be near. There is a very nice outdoor shopping mall going in the Northeast. Traffic issues are probably best in the southeast. However, the entire area is well served by interstates, and travel is pretty easy. Also, the soil is pure sand in the Northeast, and clay in the Western portions of the city. Finally, the city itself has some nice neighborhoods with loyal followings, and close to just about everything.
I've searched a few major nationwide builders (pulte, khov, etc) websites and haven't had any luck finding new construction communities in the Columbia area. Does this mean there isn't a lot of new construction going on, like there is in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas in NC? If there are new developmens going in, can you share with me the builders' names and/or community names? We're considering relocating to Columbia (our other choices are Raleigh, Charlotte, or Charleston - still researching) and are looking for very family friendly neighborhoods.
Thanks very much!
Try C.P Morgan, think in Charlotte, and i know of a nice s/d in Clover. Co-worker built a 3,000 sq ft. home for under $155,000.
There is a very nice outdoor shopping mall going in the Northeast.
Thanks so much for this info. Do you happen to know the name of the mall or the builder? It sounds nice, and I'd like to Google it to check it out. We really want to be fairly close to shopping, including Targets, etc., and also malls and restaurants.
Thanks very much for all the builder names above. I'm going to check all their websites.
I also wondered if anyone has any opinions on the kid-friendliness of Columbia. I've read that there's a zoo and kids' museum, which is great. Are there other young childrens' activities?
Finally, I've seen photos of the riverwalk area - it looks really neat. Is it a safe area to hang out, and are there shopping and restaurants?
They can, although it's more typical to find 1 out of 2 ppl. commuting to Charotte instead. It will take just over an hour and 15 minutes to get to Columbia. If that's too far of a drive, may want to try Chester or Lancaster or Winnsboro, Winnsboro being the closest(roughly 30 miles away)
but those are also very small country towns.
Ft. Mill to Rock Hill with Clover and York amidst seem to be more popular.
Drive from Clover to Columbia?? Why? When you got to Columbia you would hit some traffic snarl.
Irmo (Harbison Blvd area) = mall (Dillards/Belk (like Macys), Sears/Penney, Banana Repub, Amercrombie, Gap, AEagle, Gymboree, etc).
On Harbison Blvd - BedBathBey, Target, SuperWM, Sams Club, Best Buy, Circuit City, TJMaax,Publix,Barnes&Noble,OldNavy,Lowes,H-Depot, Rooms to Go, Pier One, and on and on. Every type chain restaurant, hotels, whatever. Very popular area. The high school, etc are close. The lake is close. Homes affordable. Prop tax and insurance affordable.
The NE area is also very popular, with many new homes. The Village at Sandhill is where you are talking about. Mixed use, open mall type shopping. No finished yet, but many big names stores already there. Quite a bit of traffic congestion in the NE. You might be interested in Blythewood, since you want to get near Charlottle. Blythewood used to be a little country town, but the new homes are all out that way. From affordable to million dollar homes in Lake Carolina.
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