LIMITED TIME SPECIAL: $5,000 in closing costs when using lending partner. Lot #3 - Brand-New Construction on 1.5 Acres — Space, Privacy & an Unbeatable Commute. 5 mins to McEntire, 15 mins to SHAW AFB and less than 30 mins to Fort Jackson. The Magnolia’s classic one-level design creates a welcoming first impression, with a beautifully designed living space. Step inside through the foyer and you’re welcomed into the main living area where the kitchen and dining area opens to the great room. The kitchen features a center island perfect for gathering with family. Just off the main living space, the covered back porch gives you a relaxing outdoor spot to enjoy fresh air or unwind at the end of the day! The primary bedroom is tucked away on its own side of the home for added privacy and includes a tray ceiling, private ensuite bathroom with double sinks, and a spacious walk-in closet with direct access to the laundry room. Two additional bedrooms are located near the front of the home with a full bathroom nearby, making them perfect for guests, kids, or a home office. Laurelwood Acres community of only 9 homes on large level, wooded homesites. Offering the best of country living just minutes from everything the Columbia metro has to feature. Don't miss your chance own a brand-new home on 1.5 acres — schedule your showing today! * Stock Photos * Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Southeastern Columbia, located between Fort Jackson and Congaree National Park, is a residential and outdoorsy Columbia neighborhood with a riverine landscape and long, wooded corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Garners Ferry Rd and Leesburg Rd junction, where strip plazas, local eateries, and service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Pillars include the South Carolina State Farmers Market, the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina, and the Township Auditorium for live shows. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches to newer subdivisions, often on generous lots. Green space and water define the geography, with trails and floodplain forests nearby. Commutes and errands tend to follow the Garners Ferry spine toward downtown.
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Offer insights
242 Governor Heyward Rd · $277,500
$279K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $279K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Finance
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Living
Dining
Interior features
Smoke detector
Recessed lighting throughout living room
Free-standing smooth-surface range
Disposal
Microwave mounted above the stove
Electric water heater
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level with double vanity, private bath, walk-in closet, tray ceilings, private closet and separate water closet; carpeted floors
Bedroom 2 on the main level with private closet and carpeted floors
Bedroom 3 on the main level with private closet and carpeted floors
Bathrooms
Two full baths
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with island
Pantry
Painted cabinetry
Granite countertops
Microwave above stove
Free-standing smooth-surface range
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry located on the main level in heated space
Electric water heater
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Patio
Partial gutters
Paved road access
Home design
Single-story home
House faces northwest
Vinyl exterior finish
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces (main level)
Construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Private well water
Septic sewage system
Thermopane (energy-efficient) windows
Other
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Richland County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Eastover. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 242 Governor Heyward Rd
$277,990
$490 over list price of $278K
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