
$255,000 $157/sqft
1040 Matchingham Drive
Columbia, SC 29223-6349
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,620 sqft · 2021 · 2 mo ago
Travers Park has the feel of a newer Columbia neighborhood that still knows how to keep things practical.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Travers Park, Columbia
Travers Park has the feel of a newer Columbia neighborhood that still knows how to keep things practical. Most homes here are recent construction, and the streets show a consistent, low-maintenance look with attached garages, covered porches, and compact lots that keep upkeep manageable. The result is a community that feels polished without being overbuilt, with a straightforward residential rhythm that suits buyers who want modern finishes and a clean, cohesive setting.
"Newer homes, easy access, and a polished residential feel define Travers Park."
The housing stock is almost entirely single-family, and the architecture leans into the features buyers tend to notice first: open-concept living areas, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas ranges, LVP flooring, and main-level primary suites in several plans. Many homes also include flex spaces, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, screened or covered porches, and fenced backyards. With construction spanning 2020 through 2025, the neighborhood reads as a modern infill-style community rather than an older established enclave.
The lot sizes are modest overall, which reinforces the low-maintenance feel. Still, some homes offer more yard than you might expect, and wooded back edges show up in a few remarks, giving select properties a little more privacy and a softer backdrop.
Travers Park’s appeal comes from convenience and simplicity rather than a long list of shared amenities. Sidewalks appear in the community, and the streets support an easy, everyday pace for short walks around the neighborhood. Attached garages are standard, and the strong basement presence is a notable bonus in this part of Columbia, especially for buyers who value extra storage or flexible lower-level space.
"It’s a neighborhood built for modern routines, with quick access and low-maintenance homes."
What stands out most is the way the homes are designed for everyday use: open kitchens, generous primary suites, laundry rooms with storage, and outdoor spaces that extend living beyond the main floor. That combination gives Travers Park a clean, functional appeal that feels current without trying too hard.
Travers Park sits in Northeast Columbia, with remarks pointing to quick access to I-77, I-20, Fort Jackson, Downtown Columbia, and the broader Northeast Columbia shopping and dining area. One listing also notes access to Sumter and Shaw Air Force Base via Garners Ferry, plus the VA Hospital and the University of South Carolina through I-277. For daily errands and commuting, that central NE Columbia position is a real advantage.
School zoning is listed as Windsor Elementary, Longleaf Middle, and Westwood High, with Richland 2 mentioned in one property description. For buyers who want a newer home base with straightforward access to major routes, nearby services, and Columbia’s core destinations, Travers Park keeps the focus squarely on location and livability.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Columbia
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Listings taken off the market in the past year in Travers Park, Columbia
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