Homes for Sale — Forest Acres, Columbia, SC

Homes for Sale in Forest Acres, SC

An established city in the Columbia area zoned for A.C. Flora High. Browse current listings or find out what your Forest Acres home is worth.

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About Forest Acres in Columbia, SC

Forest Acres is an established, polished residential city in the Columbia area, about three miles northeast of downtown Columbia in Richland County. Incorporated in 1935, it is its own municipality (with its own government and police) even though it is surrounded by the City of Columbia, with roughly 10,500 residents across about five square miles. Known for tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century ranch homes, traditional houses, and newer custom builds, Forest Acres is anchored by the Forest Drive and Trenholm Plaza shopping corridors and is zoned for A.C. Flora High in Richland One.

Status
Independent incorporated city (since 1935) within the Columbia area
County
Richland (about 3 miles northeast of downtown Columbia)
Population
Roughly 10,500 (2020 Census)
Home styles
Mid-century ranch and traditional homes plus newer and custom builds
Schools (Richland One)
A.C. Flora High, commonly Crayton Middle; elementary varies by address (verify)
Areas within
Lake Katherine, Forest Lake, Jackson Heights, Quinine Hill

Forest Acres Amenities & Lifestyle

  • Independent city with its own government and police
  • Zoned for A.C. Flora High School (Richland One)
  • Tree-lined, established streets with mature lots
  • Shopping at Trenholm Plaza and the Forest Drive corridor
  • About 3 miles from downtown Columbia and USC
  • Central access to I-77, I-20, and I-26

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Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Acres, Columbia, SC

Is Forest Acres part of Columbia, SC?

Forest Acres is its own incorporated city (since 1935) with its own government and police, but it sits just northeast of downtown Columbia and is surrounded by the City of Columbia, so it is commonly considered part of the greater Columbia area.

What schools serve Forest Acres?

Forest Acres is in Richland County School District One and is well known for A.C. Flora High School, with Crayton Middle commonly serving the area. Elementary assignment varies by address (Satchel Ford, Brennen, and others), so verify with the district.

What is Forest Acres known for?

Forest Acres is an established, tree-lined residential city known for its A.C. Flora High zoning, mid-century and updated homes, neighborhoods like Lake Katherine and Forest Lake, and convenient shopping along Forest Drive and at Trenholm Plaza, all about three miles from downtown Columbia.

What are homes in Forest Acres worth?

Pricing in Forest Acres varies widely from mid-century ranches to renovated and custom homes and lakefront properties on Lake Katherine. The listings on this page show current Columbia-area homes, and Kingfisher Realty can provide recent Forest Acres sales on request. Call (803) 629-2249.

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