The neighborhood
Columbia's St. Andrews area
325 Hempsted Rd is in the St. Andrews area of Columbia, SC 29210, a well-established suburban corner of the city across the Broad River from downtown. It is close to I-26 and I-20, about 10 minutes from downtown Columbia, and a short drive from Lake Murray.
Downtown Columbia
About 10 miles and roughly 10 to 15 minutes via I-26, Bush River Rd, or I-20. USC, the State House, and the Vista are all right there.
Lake Murray
About 10 miles to the water. Take Lake Murray Blvd (SC-60) off I-26 Exit 102 in Irmo for marinas, parks, and lakeside dining.
Interstate access
Hempsted Rd sits close to I-26 and the I-20 interchange, with Bush River Rd as the everyday on-ramp. Downtown, Harbison, and Irmo are all easy hops.
Schools
Lexington-Richland School District Five
Homes on Hempsted Rd are zoned within Lexington-Richland Five, with an elementary through high school path that runs Leaphart Elementary, Irmo Middle, and Irmo High. That is a strong, stable feeder pattern for families as school starts approach.
Assignments can change with district boundaries, particularly at attendance edges, so Jill will help confirm the current feeder before you commit. The district is worth checking directly for the latest calendar, open enrollment, and bus routes.
Leaphart
Elementary · PreK-5
Irmo
Middle · 6-8
Irmo
High · 9-12
School feeder pattern per district and listing data for Hempsted Rd. Verify with the district before relying on an assignment.
Lake Murray, about 10 miles away
Boating, fishing, lakeside restaurants, and afternoon cruises are part of normal life here.
Outside
Rivers, trails, and parks five minutes from the door
The Saluda River runs right through this part of town. Boards and pavement, parks and playgrounds, plus a huge lake 10 miles west: there is always somewhere to be outside.
Local favorites
Where the neighborhood eats
Real places Jill sends her buyers. A short drive from the house in every direction.
One honest note on the roads
The Carolina Crossroads project is rebuilding the big I-20, I-26, and I-126 interchange nearby, so exit closures and shifting traffic have been part of the commute lately. It means ongoing construction noise near the interstates, and it also means the roads are getting better. Jill will point you at the routes that work today, not the ones on the map ten years ago.
Want the real picture?
Jill has lived the Midlands for years and will walk you through every corner of the area.
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