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Property Description
Located less than five minutes from Trenholm Plaza in the historic Melrose Heights neighborhood, welcome to 1516 Shirley Street. This all-brick 1957 home offers more than 2,700 sq ft of living space, with updates throughout while preserving its original charm. A brick pathway leads you to the front door, where inside you'll find the kitchen to the right, featuring granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, and bar seating that overlooks the dining area and spacious family room. The family room features a fireplace with wood detailing. Down the hallway, bedrooms 1 and 2 share a full hall bath, while bedroom 3 includes a private en-suite-ideal as a guest bedroom or secondary primary suite. The lower level offers even more living space with an additional family room and the private owner's suite. The owner's suite is tucked away for added privacy and features a private bathroom with dual vanities, a tiled shower, a soaking tub. A walk-in closet is located off the bathroom, in addition to hall closets for added storage. The laundry room is also conveniently located downstairs. Outside, the driveway extends to the rear of the property, providing both extra parking and an oversized patio that's perfect for entertaining. Located minutes from Columbia's most popular shopping and dining destinations, including the Devine Street District, Trenholm Plaza, and Five Points. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1516 Shirley St
General
- Price: $629,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Consolidated_MLS_2
- MLS ID: 632470
- Updated: 4/24/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave Above Stove
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Double Vanity, Tub-Garden, Bath-Private, Separate Shower, Closet-Walk in, Floors - Carpet, Floors - Tile, Lower
- Bedroom 2: Bath-Shared, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood, Main
- Bedroom 3: Bath-Shared, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood, Main
- Bedroom 4: Bath-Private, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood, Main
Other Rooms
- Great Room: Fireplace, Floors-Hardwood, Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft), Ceiling Fan, Main
- Family Room: Lower
- Kitchen: Bar, Cabinets-Natural, Counter Tops-Granite, Backsplash-Tiled, Main
- Dining Room: Main
- Laundry: Lower
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Front Porch - Covered, Back Porch - Uncovered
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- Area: East Columbia
- County: Richland
- Subdivision: MELROSE HEIGHTS
School Information
- School District: Richland One
- Elementary School: Brennen
- Middle School: Crayton
- High School: A. C. Flora
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Basement Desc.: Yes Basement
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,766
- Heated/Cooled: 2,766 Sq. Ft.
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 13902-02-01
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Schools
Schools serving 1516 Shirley St
School District:Richland School District 1
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brennen Elementary School 4438 Devereaux Road, Columbia, SC 29205 | PK-5 | 1.5 mi |
Crayton Middle School 5000 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
A. C. Flora High School 1 Falcon Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1516 Shirley St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/24/2026
Listed
$629,000
240%
MLS
7/07/2005
Sold
$185,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1516 Shirley St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,726
-2%
$6,588
-33%
2021
$4,800
-2%
$9,880
-94%
2019
$4,881
-3%
$164,700
-2%
2018
$5,051
3%
$168,400
—
2017
$4,912
3%
$168,400
—
2016
$4,777
1%
$168,400
—
2015
$4,748
1%
$168,400
—
2014
$4,706
-7%
$168,400
1430%
2013
$5,048
2%
$11,010
—
2012
$4,957
—
$11,010
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1516 Shirley Street, Columbia, SC 29205 (MLS# 632470) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1516 Shirley Street is currently listed for $629,000 and was received on April 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 1516 Shirley Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Historic Heathwood? You can browse all Historic Heathwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

