Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #1 Oldest Housing Stock in the Midlands — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What if the oldest homes in Columbia aren’t a weakness—but a hidden edge in a market of rapid growth? Forest Acres, with a median home age of 59 years, leads the Midlands in housing maturity. This isn’t stagnation—it’s a foundation of stability, infrastructure resilience, and community continuity. In an era of AI-driven maintenance and sustainable urban planning, proven neighborhoods may be the first to benefit from smart upgrades. Yet, this data reveals a deeper truth: value isn’t just in new builds, but in neighborhoods that have endured. Median Home Age by City in the Midlands (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Forest Acres <- this market #2 Woodfield #3 Seven Oaks #4 Camden #5 West Columbia #6 St. Andrews #7 Dentsville #8 Red Bank #9 Oak Grove #10 Lugoff Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-columbia-sc-median-home-age-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902