Charming 1948 Bungalow in Columbia’s Desirable Cross Hill Neighborhood! Full of original character and craftsmanship, this well-loved vintage home features hardwood floors, built-ins, distinctive molding, and an original fireplace. A charming garden terrace with a stunning Japanese maple creates a welcoming courtyard setting and leads to the bright front sunroom.The inviting living and dining areas showcase the home’s timeless details, while the cheerful, thoughtfully designed kitchen offers a solid-surface built-in range, new dishwasher, pantry, and a sunny eat-in dining area with beadboard ceiling and views of the private backyard.The flexible floor plan includes two original bedrooms along the main hall, a downstairs bath, and a spacious rear bedroom addition. The front bedroom is generously sized with a private closet. The middle bedroom, with paneled walls, built-in shelving, closet, and linen closet, is ideal as an office or nursery. The rear bedroom has two closets and access from either the laundry room or middle bedroom.The recently updated downstairs bath features new flooring, vanity, mirrored medicine cabinet, and lighting. A separate laundry/utility room opens to the private backyard, complete with covered porch, patio, paved walkways, finished shed with deck, storage shed, mature landscaping, and a fig tree.A rare finished upstairs space offers a private exterior entrance, small bathroom, wet bar, and separate HVAC—ideal for guests, home office, studio, media room, or flex space. Private driveway and carport provide convenient off-street parking.New roof in 2024! Ideally located near downtown Columbia, this adorable bungalow sits in established and coveted Cross Hill, tucked behind Cross Hill Market with Whole Foods, restaurants, boutiques, and everyday conveniences nearby. Easy access to Devine Street, I-77, Forest Acres, and Fort Jackson. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
For sale
Price cut: $19K (9/14)
$330,000
702 Buckingham Rd, Columbia, SC 29205
3beds
1,723sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$325,600 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original fireplaceStunning japanese mapleOriginal character and craftsmanshipFig treeDistinctive moldingSunny eat-in dining areaFinished shed with deck
- 103 days
- 1,158
- 73
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Sarah Penn,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Est Medley
Source: Consolidated MLS,MLS#: 635578
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bath-Shared, Ceiling Fan(s), Floors-Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bath-Shared, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Floors-Hardwood, Molding
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Nook, Pantry, Tile Counters, Floors-Laminate, Backsplash-Tiled, Cabinets-Painted
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Floors-Hardwood, Molding, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Multiple Units
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Smooth Surface, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Heated Space, Mud Room, Utility Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,723
- Total interior livable area: 1,723 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Gutters - Full
- Fencing: Front,Partial,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 163 x 65 x 163
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 138150919
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: LAKE KATHERINE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,523
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$325,600
$309,000 - $342,000
$2,186/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $330,000-5.4%$192/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $348,9990%$203/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $349,000-4.4%$203/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+46%$212/sqft |
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| 6/8/2022 | Sold | $250,000$145/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Pending sale | $250,000$145/sqft |
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| 3/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000+19%$145/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Sold | $210,000+5.1%$122/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,900$116/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/29/2019 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 6/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,523 -65.7% | $8,400 -8% |
| 2021 | $4,436 -1.4% | $9,130 |
| 2020 | $4,499 -0.3% | $9,130 |
| 2019 | $4,511 +12.6% | $9,130 +14% |
| 2018 | $4,006 | $8,010 |
| 2017 | $4,006 +2.8% | $8,010 |
| 2016 | $3,896 +2.8% | $8,010 |
| 2015 | $3,788 +0.6% | $8,010 -94% |
| 2014 | $3,766 +0.9% | $133,500 +1566.7% |
| 2013 | $3,732 | $8,010 -2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $8,180 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,180 +49.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $5,460 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,460 +11% |
| 2008 | -- | $4,920 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,920 |
| 2006 | -- | $4,920 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,920 +50.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,270 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,270 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,270 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,270 |
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Neighborhood: Cross Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brennen
- Middle: Crayton
- High: A. C. Flora
- District: Richland One
Source: Consolidated MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






