"The Farnum House" Circa 1795 Federal-style Antebellum Charleston feel House. Steeped in history, this majestic 18th century home has been meticulously and lovingly cared for throughout the generations. Azalea bushes and up to 500 yr old southern live oaks, canopy draped in Spanish moss and resurrection ferns, shade a manicured front lawn. The large covered porch and entering through the double front entry, to your right through double doors stands a music or receiving room with ornate ceilings, molding, and fireplace. To the left is another receiving room or possible men's sitting room. Approx 11 ft ceilings feature throughout the entry and living areas. The home has 3 spacious bedrooms, each appointed with their own fireplace, 2 full bathrooms featuring cast iron clawfoot tubs, and one-half bath. You will be delighted to find a modern, updated kitchen added after home was built (unknown date), with granite counter tops, large gas range, recessed lighting, large farm sink, and walk-in pantry with plenty of storage. The formal dining room boasts a stately fireplace, and there is a separate, more intimate eating nook for casual dining. The owner's suite is on the main floor, featuring a full on-suite bathroom and a private enclosed porch area. The original staircase leads to the upstairs balcony overlooking the front gardens with the moss-covered live oaks, azalea bushes, and "angel garden.” This house has a new roof, newer HVAC, irrigation system, and new electrical upgrades. The grounds include a cabin or guest house with a full bathroom, HVAC, and new plumbing, a smoke house, raised vegetable beds, a fenced garden, fruit and pecan trees, blueberry bushes, fig trees, persimmon trees, flower gardens, a large chicken house, and a greenhouse, perfect for homesteading. Additional building w HVAC, gutters, and separate electrical is also located on the property, could serve as a farm shop or various other needs, wedding, hosting place for gatherings, or a barn for farm life. Please see pictures, call to view this exclusive as presented listing. No photography w/o permission. Shown by appointment only. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not en D
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (9/22)
$799,900
5209 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
3beds
3,808sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1795
4.97 Acres Lot
$769,700 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large covered porchFlower gardensFenced gardenRaised vegetable bedsAzalea bushesDouble front entryLarge chicken house
- 55 days
- 1,073
- 96
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donna Brown,
Home & Land Pros LLC
Source: Consolidated MLS,MLS#: 639829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Bath-Private, Sitting Room, Tub-Shower, High Ceilings, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Fireplace, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, Floors-Hardwood, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Fireplace, Floors-Hardwood, Pantry, Granite Counters, Cabinets-Stained, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Floors-Hardwood, High Ceilings
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Gas Pac
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave Above Stove
- Laundry: Utility Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Attic Access
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,808
- Total interior livable area: 3,808 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Gutters - Partial
- Fencing: Livestock Fence,Invisible
Lot
- Size: 4.97 Acres
- Features: Sprinkler, Horse OK
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 01480005001.00
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antebellum
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1795
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security Cameras
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orangeburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $655,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,017
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$769,700
$731,000 - $808,000
$991/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $799,900-3%$210/sqft |
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| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000$217/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Contingent | $825,000$217/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+50%$217/sqft |
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| 1/20/2020 | Listing removed | $700 |
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| 12/21/2019 | Listed for rent | $700 |
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| 6/30/2016 | Sold | $550,000-7.9%$144/sqft |
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| 5/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $597,000$157/sqft |
Source: United Country Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2016 | Listing removed | $597,000$157/sqft |
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| 7/6/2015 | Price change | $597,000-2.9%$157/sqft |
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| 2/17/2015 | Price change | $615,000-1.6%$162/sqft |
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| 8/13/2014 | Price change | $625,000-8.8%$164/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $685,000+126.1%$180/sqft |
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| 2/19/2002 | Sold | $303,000$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,017 +19.5% | $655,300 +32.5% |
| 2023 | $11,728 +1.3% | $494,490 |
| 2022 | $11,579 +0.5% | $494,490 |
| 2021 | $11,520 +9% | $494,490 |
| 2020 | $10,572 +3.5% | -- |
| 2019 | $10,216 +3.5% | $19,780 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $9,869 | $17,534 |
| 2017 | $9,869 | $17,534 +97.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $8,860 +50% |
| 2015 | $838 | $5,906 0% |
| 2014 | -- | $5,907 -0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $5,958 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $119,900 -4.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $126,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $126,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $126,100 |
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Neighborhood: 29118
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marshall
- Middle: William J Clark
- High: Orangeburg-Wilkinson
- District: Orangeburg Five
Source: Consolidated MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






