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Triplex With Detached Garage Apartment
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$325,000

4017 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, SC 29023

MULTI-FAMILY, Columbia, SC

Property Size1,791 SF
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Price / SF$181.46
Days on Market73

Property Features for 4017 Ensor Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Triplex
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
Parking 8
Elementary school Hyatt Park
Middle school Gibbes
High school Eau Claire
Elementary school district Richland One
Middle school district Richland One
High school district Richland One
Directions Attach separate page if necessary. (300 char max)
Subdivision City of Columbia, Denny terrace, Lake Elizabeth
Standard status Active
Size 1,791 SF
Lot size 0.21 Acres

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1950
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 3
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: JT Livingston · License #64648
Added: Jun 18 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 11:06AM
MLS# 636721

Copyright © 2026 Consolidated MLS, SC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,791-square-foot triplex property includes a duplex plus a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment positioned above a detached garage. The three-unit configuration is fully occupied by established tenants, and each unit is separately metered. Central heating and central air conditioning serve the property, with public water available. Built in 1950, the property sits on 0.21 acres at 4017 Ensor Avenue in Columbia, South Carolina. The existing layout combines two units in the primary duplex structure with a third apartment in the detached garage, creating a distinct arrangement for multifamily ownership. Three bathrooms and five bedrooms are identified in the property information.

Key Highlights

  • Three rental units, including a duplex and a separate garage apartment
  • 1,791 square feet on a 0.21‑acre parcel
  • Detached garage apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bath

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$19,193
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.91%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$383,860 $383.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$274,186 $274.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$213,256 $213.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,791 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$29.0K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$0.89/SF
EGI
$27.4K $15.31/SF
− OpEx
−$8.2K −$4.59/SF
NOI
$19.2K $10.72/SF
Area
Columbia, SC
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$383,860
Cap Rate 7%
$274,186
Cap Rate 9%
$213,256

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$274.2K
$239.9K – $319.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,193 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.91%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$240.1K
$210.1K – $280.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,809 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.17%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$441.0K
$385.9K – $514.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,871 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Building Supply Dental Office Law Firm Restaurant Big Box & Wholesale Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

3
Residential units
100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

390
Businesses Nearby

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three separately metered rental units include a duplex and an apartment above the detached garage.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 4017 Ensor Avenue Columbia, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $325,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three rental units, including a duplex and a separate garage apartment; 1,791 square feet on a 0.21‑acre parcel; Detached garage apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
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