LAKE
CAROLINA
neighborhood
Lake Carolina is a vibrant, diverse community northeast of downtown Columbia that truly has something for everyone — from starter homes to city-feel townhomes to large waterfront estates.
Sidewalks and bike paths connect all of Lake Carolina’s more than 30 individual neighborhoods to schools, parks, playgrounds, and pools. It’s a development where neighbors wave hello to each other, kids ride their bikes or walk to neighborhood schools and joggers make heavy use of the paths and nature trails throughout the 1,850-acre development.
The development is home to distinct communities, each offering its own vibe. The town center, known as Harborside, offers a nostalgic, small-town feel, with quaint homes and nearly 40 businesses – including coffee shops, professional offices, restaurants, and small retailers. Neighbors gather for picnics and small concerts on the greenspace near an Amish-built gazebo. The development features all sorts of amenities and community events, including farmers markets, oyster roasts, 5K races, and a wine and food festival. There’s even a benefit Polar Bear Plunge in the lake each January.
Lake Carolina draws its name from the man-made lake that is the centerpiece of the master-planned community, with residents free to water ski, paddleboard, sail, and fish on the 200-acre lake. And with more than 6 miles of shorefront, all of the neighborhoods have available and easy access to the water.
LAKE
CAROLINA
neighborhood
Lake Carolina is a vibrant, diverse community northeast of downtown Columbia that truly has something for everyone — from starter homes to city-feel townhomes to large waterfront estates.
Sidewalks and bike paths connect all of Lake Carolina’s more than 30 individual neighborhoods to schools, parks, playgrounds, and pools. It’s a development where neighbors wave hello to each other, kids ride their bikes or walk to neighborhood schools and joggers make heavy use of the paths and nature trails throughout the 1,850-acre development.
The development is home to distinct communities, each offering its own vibe. The town center, known as Harborside, offers a nostalgic, small-town feel, with quaint homes and nearly 40 businesses – including coffee shops, professional offices, restaurants, and small retailers. Neighbors gather for picnics and small concerts on the greenspace near an Amish-built gazebo. The development features all sorts of amenities and community events, including farmers markets, oyster roasts, 5K races, and a wine and food festival. There’s even a benefit Polar Bear Plunge in the lake each January.
Lake Carolina draws its name from the man-made lake that is the centerpiece of the master-planned community, with residents free to water ski, paddleboard, sail, and fish on the 200-acre lake. And will more than 6 miles of shorefront, all of the neighborhoods have available and easy access to the water?
RECREATION & PARKS
Lake Carolina is filled with outdoor and recreational activities for residents of all ages, including 30 miles of winding bike and nature trails. There also are community pools and playgrounds located throughout the development. Residents are able to sail, boat, paddleboard, canoe, or waterski on the lake, which also is a popular fishing spot.
The development is home to the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, a 50,000-foot-facility that offers more than 40 group exercise classes, cardio and strength equipment, yoga and pilates room, an indoor track, four lighted tennis courts, basketball gym, and 8-lane swimming pool.
Outside the neighborhood, Sesquicentennial State Park on Two Notch Road (known to locals as Sesqui), is about 8 miles from Lake Carolina. The large park features overnight camping sites, pedalboat, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing, two nature trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a splash pad, and a 6-mile bicycle trail loop.
FUN FACT
Lake Carolina was fully stocked with nearly 200,000 fish in 1999, with the stock growing since then. Residents may fish from designated areas, while association members can cast a line from their docks or their boats. Anglers have caught bass in excess of 10 pounds in the fresh-water lake.
what’s in a name
Lake Carolina draws its name from the man-made lake that is the centerpiece of the master-planned community, with residents free to water ski, paddleboard, sail, and fish on the 200-acre lake. And with more than 6 miles of shorefront, all of the neighborhoods have available and easy access to the water.
RECREATION & PARKS
Lake Carolina is filled with outdoor and recreational activities for residents of all ages, including 30 miles of winding bike and nature trails. There also are community pools and playgrounds located throughout the development. Residents are able to sail, boat, paddleboard, canoe, or waterski on the lake, which also is a popular fishing spot.
The development is home to the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, a 50,000-foot-facility that offers more than 40 group exercise classes, cardio and strength equipment, yoga and pilates room, an indoor track, four lighted tennis courts, basketball gym, and 8-lane swimming pool.
Outside the neighborhood, Sesquicentennial State Park on Two Notch Road (known to locals as Sesqui), is about 8 miles from Lake Carolina. The large park features overnight camping sites, pedalboat, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing, two nature trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a splash pad, and a 6-mile bicycle trail loop.
FUN FACT
Lake Carolina was fully stocked with nearly 200,000 fish in 1999, with the stock growing since then. Residents may fish from designated areas, while association members can cast a line from their docks or their boats. Anglers have caught bass in excess of 10 pounds in the fresh-water lake.
what’s in a name
Lake Carolina draws its name from the man-made lake that is the centerpiece of the master-planned community, with residents free to water ski, paddleboard, sail, and fish on the 200-acre lake. And with more than 6 miles of shorefront, all of the neighborhoods have available and easy access to the water.
HOME STATS
Lake Carolina is home to myriad styles of homes, in just about every price point. Charleston- and craftsman-style homes are common in Harborside and other neighborhoods, with front porches close to the sidewalks for a city-feel. Traditional, two-story homes with a suburban feel are available throughout the development, while large estates with waterfront views and private docks dot parts of the lakefront.
HOME STATS
Lake Carolina is home to myriad styles of homes, in just about every price point. Charleston- and craftsman-style homes are common in Harborside and other neighborhoods, with front porches close to the sidewalks for a city-feel. Traditional, two-story homes with a suburban feel are available throughout the development, while large estates with waterfront views and private docks dot parts of the lakefront.
37
Homes for Sale
457
New Listings
392
Homes Sold
$301,935
Average Sales Price
19
Days on Market
101.05%
List Price to Sales Price Ratio
These numbers are provided by CMLS and collected by The Moore Company for 2022. They were updated on January 24, 2022. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
37
Homes for Sale
457
New Listings
392
Homes Sold
$301,935
Average Sales Price
19
Days on Market
101.05%
List Price to Sales Price Ratio
These numbers are provided by CMLS and collected by The Moore Company for 2022. They were updated on January 24, 2022. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
NEARBY
AMENITIES
RESTAURANTS & MORE
The booming region northeast of downtown Columbia is filled with restaurants and shopping options. Inside Lake Carolina, you’ll find a coffee shop, beer and wine store, and several other shopping options, along with casual restaurants like MJ’s Grill.
Beyond the gates, there are restaurants along Hardscrabble and Clemson roads. The Village at Sandhills, a collection of shops, restaurants, big-box and department stores, and a 16-screen movie theater, is just about 5 miles away.
NEIGHBORHOODS SCHOOLS
Lake Carolina children attend true neighborhood public schools in Richland School District Two, a district that also offers magnet schools throughout the Northeast Columbia district. Pre-schoolers through second graders attend Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, while grades 3 through 5 attend Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus. Middle school students attend Kelly Mill Middle School or Blythewood Middle School, along with Blythewood High School. The Lake Carolina Early Learning Center is located within the development, offering child-care and education for infants and preschoolers.
NEED GROCERIES?
There is no shortage of grocery stores near Lake Carolina. A Food Lion, Publix and Lidl are located just outside the Lake Carolina entrance on Hardscrabble Road, while the nearby Village at Sandhills is home to a new Lowes Foods.
NEARBY
AMENITIES
RESTAURANTS & MORE
The booming region northeast of downtown Columbia is filled with restaurants and shopping options. Inside Lake Carolina, you’ll find a coffee shop, beer and wine store, and several other shopping options, along with casual restaurants like MJ’s Grill.
Beyond the gates, there are restaurants along Hardscrabble and Clemson roads. The Village at Sandhills, a collection of shops, restaurants, big-box and department stores, and a 16-screen movie theater, is just about 5 miles away.
NEIGHBORHOODS SCHOOLS
Lake Carolina children attend true neighborhood public schools in Richland School District Two, a district that also offers magnet schools throughout the Northeast Columbia district. Pre-schoolers through second graders attend Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, while grades 3 through 5 attend Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus. Middle school students attend Kelly Mill Middle School or Blythewood Middle School, along with Blythewood High School. The Lake Carolina Early Learning Center is located within the development, offering child-care and education for infants and preschoolers.
NEED GROCERIES?
There is no shortage of grocery stores near Lake Carolina. A Food Lion, Publix, and Lidl are located just outside the Lake Carolina entrance on Hardscrabble Road, while the nearby Village at Sandhills is home to a new Lowes Foods.
EXPLORE THE AREA
Lake Carolina is located in the thriving northeast section of Richland County. The main entrance to Lake Carolina is off Hardscrabble Road, near the intersection with Clemson Road. It is about 17 miles, or roughly a 30-minute drive, to downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina. The development is convenient to several interstates, including I-77 and I-20.
LINKS
EXPLORE THE AREA
Lake Carolina is located in the thriving northeast section of Richland County. The main entrance to Lake Carolina is off Hardscrabble Road, near the intersection with Clemson Road. It is about 17 miles, or roughly a 30-minute drive, to downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina. The development is convenient to several interstates, including I-77 and I-20.