213 Elders Pond Dr · Columbia, SC 29229

$223,000

3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,634 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 32 Days on market

Built 2000 6,446 sqft lot Est $265k · 16% under $47/mo HOA · 3% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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).

• ARV discount +14.6/15.0
• Cash flow +13.7/30.0
• DSCR +4.1/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• 1% rule +3.1/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Meet 213 Elders Pond Dr, recently updated to provide a fresh living environment with fresh interior paint and a partial flooring replacement. The kitchen is completely outfitted with all new stainless steel appliances, enhancing everyday utility. The primary bathroom includes both double sinks and a separate tub and shower, providing complete amenities. The primary bedroom features a dedicated walk in closet. An exterior patio provides a designated area for outdoor enjoyment. Move right in and enjoy these thoughtful updates and convenient features. . Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appea

Key facts

• Double sinks
• Walk in closet
• Fresh interior paint

Tags

• FRESH INTERIOR PAINT
• PARTIAL FLOORING REPLACEMENT
• NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• DOUBLE SINKS
• SEPARATE TUB AND SHOWER
• WALK IN CLOSET

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Homeowners association present; Association includes access to a pool

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage with 1 garage space
• Utilities: Public sewer; Public water
• Home design: Two-story home
• Construction: Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Vinyl and other exterior finish; Paved road access; Public water

Interior

• Bedrooms: Master bedroom on the second level
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One half bathroom; One main half bath
• Interior features: Central air conditioning; Gas heating on first level; Total heated area approximately 1,609

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $223k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $17 ($203/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $181k (18.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $181k (18.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.4% vs local median 5.1% in Columbia — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

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 02 (suburban): math 35% / reading 47% proficiency, ranked #29 of 80 in SC (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Rice Creek Elementary (math 36% / reading 34%, grade F, #339 of 597 statewide, top 57%, 737 students, 76% FRL); Ridge View High (math 43% / reading 76%, grade C+, #110 of 196 statewide, top 58%, 1,711 students, 60% FRL) — zoned schools average 68% FRL vs 38% district-wide (30 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.8%/yr); 417 active listings in the ZIP; 19 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).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k 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 32 days — a 3% lower offer ($216k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 62% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $181,341 (18.7% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 32 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 19% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
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: 0.81% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.38%
• Cash-on-cash: 0.32%
• DSCR: 1.01
• GRM: 10.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $264,708
• Comps found: 2

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
215 Elders Pond Dr	0.01mi	3/2.5	1,422 (-13%)	7mo	$230,000	$162	70
308 Alderson Way	0.62mi	3/2.0	1,727 (+6%)	21mo	$255,000	$148	40

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 · 2.81% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -16.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.43×
• Total profit: $-35,454
• Equity at exit: $33,250

10-year hold

• IRR: -8.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.50×
• Total profit: $-31,103
• Equity at exit: $19,281

Cash invested: $62,440 (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 29229

• Home prices YoY: -21.5%
• Rents YoY: 2.8%
• Active inventory: 417
• Price-to-rent: 10.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,813 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,169
• Tax from tax record: −$106 /mo · $1,276/yr
• Insurance: −$93
• HOA: −$47
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$381
• Net cashflow: $17

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,792

Max offer price $223,000

Occupancy floor 94%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $143	-5% $80	+0% $17	+5% $-46	+10% $-109
Rent	-10% $-126	-5% $-55	+0% $17	+5% $89	+10% $160
Rate	-1.0pp $129	-0.5pp $74	base $17	+0.5pp $-41	+1.0pp $-100

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: $55,750
• Closing costs: $6,690
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 19 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
214 Elders Pond Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1400	$1,350	$0.96	13d	1	0.02mi
5 Elders Pond Ct Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1640	$1,795	$1.09	16d	1	0.08mi
1116 Waverly Place Ln Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1428	$1,875	$1.31	16d	1	0.17mi
423 Elders Pond Cir Columbia, SC	2.0	2.0	1125	$1,475	$1.31	21d	1	0.26mi
1214 Waverly Place Ln Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1152	$1,800	$1.56	13d	1	0.29mi
3 Glen Knoll Ct Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1320	$1,699	$1.29	13d	1	0.31mi
4500 Hard Scrabble Rd Columbia, SC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1031	$1,455	$1.41	4d	4	0.36mi
108 Quinton Ln Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1052	$1,749	$1.66	23d	1	0.74mi
520 Timber Crest Dr Columbia, SC	4.0	2.5	2195	$2,250	$1.03	25d	1	0.75mi
3 Long Glen Ct Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1314	$1,849	$1.41	4d	1	0.77mi
500 Castle Ridge Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1753	$2,150	$1.23	5d	1	0.86mi
313 Brook Hollow Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	3.0	1879	$1,700	$0.90	16d	1	0.89mi
102 Petworth Dr Columbia, SC	4.0	3.0	1664	$2,050	$1.23	4d	1	0.97mi
225 Lawson Dr Columbia, SC	2.0	2.0	1288	$1,580	$1.23	25d	1	1.00mi
109 Jaybird Ln Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,679	$1.34	4d	1	1.07mi
201 Trowbridge Rd Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1220	$1,649	$1.35	25d	1	1.10mi
213 Sagamare Rd Columbia, SC	4.0	3.0	1664	$1,970	$1.18	25d	1	1.31mi
21 Winslow Ct Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1220	$1,649	$1.35	23d	1	1.37mi
13 Tomafield Ct Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1721	$2,000	$1.16	5d	1	1.38mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $47 · $564/yr

Listing history 20 events

1. 2026-06-22
   days on market $223,000 Active 32 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $223,000 Active 29 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $223,000 Active 28 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $223,000 Active 27 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $223,000 Active 26 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $223,000 Active 24 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $223,000 Active 23 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $223,000 Active 21 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $223,000 Active 20 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $223,000 Active 19 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $223,000 Active 18 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    pricedays on market $223,000 Active 15 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $230,000 Active 14 DOM
14. 2026-06-03
    days on market $230,000 Active 13 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $230,000 Active 12 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $230,000 Active 11 DOM
17. 2026-05-20
    listed $230,000 Active
18. 2026-05-05
    soldstatus $207,000
19. 2010-02-05
    soldstatus $124,900
20. 2005-08-11
    soldstatus $122,400

ⓘ 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: $1,276 · $106/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,276 · $106/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 62% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,761
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,491
• − Property taxes: −$1,276
• − Insurance: −$1,115
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,741
• − Management: −$1,741
• − HOA: −$564
• − Depreciation: −$6,487
• Taxable loss: −$3,655
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$877
• After-tax cash flow: $1,080/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 02
• NCES district ID: 4503390
• Math proficiency: 35% ▼ -15.00%
• Reading proficiency: 47% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $59,684
• Composite: 36.2/100
• National rank: #4730
• State rank: #29 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): 51,861
• Household income: $74,043
• Rent vs Own: 29.9% rent · 70.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 1939.0

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: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 62% White 24% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 6% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, South Korea, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 89% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 1% Korean 1%

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: ▼ -51.11%
• Current HPI: 186.782
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.81%
• 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

+87.9% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-20 Listed $230,000 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-05-05 Sold (Public Records) $207,000 Public Records
• 2010-02-05 Sold (Public Records) $124,900 Public Records
• 2005-08-11 Sold (Public Records) $122,400 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,276 · +3.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.