116 Huntwood Trl · Columbia, SC 29061

$194,900

4 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,012 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 133 Days on market

Built 1997 7,405 sqft lot Est $254k · 23% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +20.3/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +6.9/10.0
• DSCR +6.5/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +2.6/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home, built in 1997, offers approximately 2,012 square feet of living space with a spacious and functional layout. The home features multiple living areas, a well-sized kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, and flexible room configurations to accommodate a variety of uses. The primary bedroom includes a private bathroom, with additional bedrooms served by full baths for added convenience. The property sits on a manageable lot and provides outdoor space suitable for general use, storage, or future improvements. Conveniently located with access to nearby roadways and local amenities. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who

Key facts

• 7,405 sq ft lot
• Built 1997
• Listed 133 days

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public sewer; Public water available via well hook-up option
• Home design: Two-story home; Lot approximately 0.17 acres
• Construction: Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Vinyl exterior; Paved road access

Interior

• Bedrooms: Master bedroom on the main level; Second bedroom on the main level; Two additional bedrooms on the second level
• Bathrooms: Three full bathrooms total; Two full bathrooms on the main level; One full bathroom on the second level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central cooling
• Interior features: One fireplace

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $195k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $251 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $195k).
• Recommended offer: $172k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.8% vs local median 5.0% in Columbia — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 78/100 on livability (#18 in SC, #2,436 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D, crime F.
• Richland 01 (urban): math 26% / reading 36% proficiency, ranked #54 of 80 in SC (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 64% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Horrell Hill Elementary (math 17% / reading 17%, grade F, #515 of 597 statewide, top 89%, 562 students, 100% FRL); Lower Richland High (math 5% / reading 64%, grade F, #185 of 196 statewide, top 94%, 1,244 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 64% district-wide (36 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 335 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,472 units permitted in Richland County in 2024 (1,096 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,323/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($60k/yr) (locally 236% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Richland County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 133 days — a 12% lower offer ($172k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 3.0% of price.

Recommended offer $171,512 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 133 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.19% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.84%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.52%
• DSCR: 1.25
• GRM: 7.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $253,512
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
229 Keystone Dr	0.62mi	3/3.0 (-1)	1,988 (-1%)	3mo	$250,000	$126	61

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -7.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.72×
• Total profit: $-15,419
• Equity at exit: $29,060

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.14×
• Total profit: $7,888
• Equity at exit: $16,851

Cash invested: $54,572 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29061

• Home prices YoY: -22.8%
• Active inventory: 335
• Price-to-rent: 7.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,323 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,022
• Tax from tax record: −$481 /mo · $5,769/yr
• Insurance: −$81
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$488
• Net cashflow: $251

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,005

Max offer price $194,900

Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $361	-5% $306	+0% $251	+5% $196	+10% $141
Rent	-10% $67	-5% $159	+0% $251	+5% $343	+10% $434
Rate	-1.0pp $349	-0.5pp $301	base $251	+0.5pp $200	+1.0pp $149

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $48,725
• Closing costs: $5,847
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 5 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1049 Crescent Moon Loop Hopkins, SC	3.0	2.5	1650	$2,100	$1.27	15d	1	0.27mi
345 Bevington Brook Ln Hopkins, SC	3.0	2.0	1475	$2,195	$1.49	24d	1	0.91mi
352 Sandbach Rd Columbia, SC	4.0	2.5	1976	$2,300	$1.16	15d	1	1.08mi
457 Delahays Rd Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1704	$2,000	$1.17	15d	1	1.10mi
440 Delahays Rd Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1704	$1,900	$1.12	15d	1	1.11mi

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-10
   statusdays on market $194,900 Pending 133 DOM
2. 2026-06-09
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 132 DOM
3. 2026-06-08
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 131 DOM
4. 2026-06-07
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 130 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 126 DOM
6. 2026-06-03
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 125 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 124 DOM
8. 2026-05-31
   days on market $194,900 Active - Contingent 123 DOM
9. 2026-05-13
   price $194,900
10. 2026-04-19
    price $204,900
11. 2026-04-10
    price $209,900
12. 2026-03-26
    price $214,900
13. 2026-03-07
    price $219,900
14. 2026-01-28
    listed $229,900 Active
15. 2022-11-15
    soldstatus $1,010,891
16. 2019-02-01
    soldstatus $83,583
17. 2013-01-15
    soldstatus $126,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast SC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $5,769 · $481/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $5,769 · $481/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,873
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,917
• − Property taxes: −$5,769
• − Insurance: −$974
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,230
• − Management: −$2,230
• − Depreciation: −$5,670
• Taxable income: $83
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$20
• After-tax cash flow: $2,991/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Richland 01
• NCES district ID: 4503360
• Math proficiency: 26% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 36% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $38,931
• Composite: 25.94/100
• National rank: #7335
• State rank: #54 of 80 in SC

Livability — Columbia

• Score: 78/100
• State rank: #18
• US rank: #2436

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings D

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Richland County · 389,530 people
• City population: 335,994
• Metro: Columbia, SC
• Population (ZIP): 12,538
• Household income: $60,307
• Rent vs Own: 19.1% rent · 80.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 236.0

Population outlook (Richland County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 459,667 people
• By 2030: 487,524 · +6.1%
• By 2040: 542,035 · +17.9%
• By 2050: 595,371 · +29.5%
• By 2075: 732,998 · +59.5%
• By 2100: 820,415 · +78.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (68%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 68% White 23% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 4%
• Common ancestry: Italian 1% Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Richland

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+34.6) · D 66.4% · R 31.8% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: +5.7pp toward D · 2008: 28.9pp · 2024: 34.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+34.6 2020: D+38.3 2016: D+32.9 2012: D+33.3 2008: D+28.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -57.44%
• Current HPI: 194.8986
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Columbia, SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Price history

+54.1% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Price Changed $194,900 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-04-19 Price Changed $204,900 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-04-10 Price Changed $209,900 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-03-26 Price Changed $214,900 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-03-07 Price Changed $219,900 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-01-28 Listed $229,900 Consolidated MLS
• 2022-11-15 Sold (Public Records) $1,010,891 Public Records
• 2019-02-01 Sold (Public Records) $83,583 Public Records
• 2013-01-15 Sold (Public Records) $126,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+17.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,769 · +2.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.