Last updated November 2026

Park Side — Columbia, South Carolina

Park Side is a four-story condominium at 900 Taylor Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina (ZIP 29201), inside the City of Columbia in Richland County. It sits on the south side of Taylor Street at Lincoln Street, across Taylor Street from Finlay Park, a few blocks from Main Street and the Vista.

Richland County public property records list 63 Park Side residential condo unit parcels, plus one exercise-room parcel owned by the association, all in the Park Side Horizontal Property Regime. The building was photographed under construction as the Park Side apartments in 1993, and a Master Deed dated November 29, 1999, converted its 63 rental apartments to condominium ownership. Recorded county sales of $50,000 or more from 2024 through August 5, 2026 (the latest qualifying recorded deed), ranged from $149,900 to $231,000.

Park Side at a glance

  • Address: 900 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, across Taylor Street from Finlay Park
  • Type: Mid-rise condominium (horizontal property regime), 63 residential units, plus one association exercise-room parcel (Richland County records)
  • Built: 1993 (Richland County records); converted from rental apartments to condominium ownership by a Master Deed dated November 29, 1999
  • Floor plans: 24 one-bedroom and 39 two-bedroom apartments (Master Deed)
  • Regime fee: The amount and an itemized list of what it covers are not published in the association's public documents. Confirm both for the specific unit
  • Parking: The Rules describe limited-common-element spaces for the unit's owners, occupants, and guests and also say parking is first come, first serve. Confirm how a specific space is assigned
  • Rentals: Leases must be in writing (Master Deed) and for a term of not less than one month (association Rules); the Rules include a fine schedule for short-term rentals. City of Columbia permits apply
  • Pets: Pets up to 40 pounds (Master Deed and Rules); dogs must be registered ($35 per year). The documents do not describe how assistance-animal requests are reviewed
  • Recorded sale range (2024 through August 5, 2026): $149,900–$231,000

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes Park Side information and updates, and we work with home buyers and sellers in Columbia and across the Midlands of South Carolina. Our team has helped over 1,800 families, with over $600 million in career sales volume. Questions about a specific condo? Call us at 803-243-0224.

Aerial view of the four-story brick Park Side condominium building and its front entrance stairs in downtown Columbia, SC, with taller downtown buildings behind it

About Park Side

Park Side is a 63-unit condominium at 900 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, on the south side of Taylor Street at Lincoln Street, across Taylor Street from Finlay Park. The association is the Park Side Homeowners' Association, which administers the Park Side Horizontal Property Regime. It is managed by Association Management Professionals (AMP), 1905 Sunset Blvd, Suite E, West Columbia, SC 29169, 803-457-2442. The association's contact sheet also lists TheParkSideHPR@gmail.com and an owner portal for account balances, shared documents, and forms.

The association's Rules describe a 24-hour access system for building and parking entrances, a swimming pool (open April 1 through October 31), association grills at the pool, a fitness center open 24 hours, a reservable club room, mailboxes near the pedestrian and car gate, and trash containers in the parking lot. The Master Deed lists the elevators, the parking areas, and the swimming pool among the general common elements.

What sets Park Side apart from the Lake Murray condo and townhome communities we cover is the downtown mid-rise setting across Taylor Street from Finlay Park, gated access, and the mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condos in one four-story building. The association's public documents do not list the regime fee or itemize what it covers, so total monthly cost depends on the unit's fee, the owner's own bills, and an HO-6 policy. Confirm what the current fee covers for the unit you are considering.

History and development

The State Newspaper Photograph Archive at Richland Library holds a June 19, 1993, photograph titled "Park Side apartments," described as the apartments under construction on the corner of Taylor and Lincoln streets. Richland County building records list the units as built in 1993.

A Master Deed dated November 29, 1999, and recorded in Richland County Record Book 365, page 182, submitted the property to the Park Side Horizontal Property Regime. It describes the property at that time as an apartment complex known as Park Side Apartments with 63 rental units, and the developer, Sidney Park Associates, L.P., declared its intention to convert them to condominium ownership. The Master Deed says the building follows plans and specifications prepared by Jerkins Hancock & Sides of Columbia. The association's Bylaws were recorded December 2, 1999.

County cards list the neighborhood name PARKSIDE CONDOS, legal descriptions in THE PARK SIDE with plat references 365-210/211/212 and 381-1765, tax district 1CC, and city water and city sewer. Zoning on the cards is RAC, the City of Columbia's Regional Activity Center/Corridor district.

Floors and unit numbers

The Master Deed describes 63 residential apartments on four floors: 15 residential apartments on the first floor and 16 on each of the second through fourth floors. Richland County records list the building at 4 stories, and most county legal descriptions name the unit's floor (for example, "UNIT 101 1ST FLOOR"). County unit numbers run from 100 to 415, and there is no unit 115 in the records we pulled.

A 64th county parcel at the same address, legally described as "EXERCISE ROOM 1ST FLOOR BLK 1," is classified as an out building, lists 180 square feet, and is owned by Park Side Horizontal Property.

County bedroom and bathroom fields are blank or listed as zero on most cards, so this page relies on the Master Deed for plan types. The Master Deed lists each apartment by number with its plan, and its approximate heated areas are smaller than the heated-area figures on the county cards, so measurements differ by source. Confirm the plan and size of the specific unit in the seller's documents.

Brick facade of Park Side with a black entrance awning above a sloped front lawn and a low brick wall

Homes for Sale in Park Side

Homes for sale in Park Side are condominium units in the four-story building at 900 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The Master Deed and the association's Rules distinguish 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. County records list the building as PARKSIDE CONDOS, and the association's payment system lists it as The Parkside Homeowners Association (Columbia, SC).

What usually separates one Park Side listing from another:

  • Floor level and which side of the building the unit faces, including whether it looks toward Taylor Street and Finlay Park or toward the pool courtyard
  • Size and plan type (1-bedroom or 2-bedroom)
  • Updates versus original 1990s finishes
  • The unit's current regime fee
  • How parking is assigned to the unit, if it is assigned

Before you write an offer, confirm the current regime fee for that unit, what it covers, and how parking works for that unit.

Ask us for current listings and listing alerts. Public listing websites also show asking prices; treat those as portal displays, not MLS statistics.

Market Data as of November 10, 2026

Recorded Park Side sales of $50,000 or more ranged from $149,900 to $231,000 from 2024 through August 5, 2026 (the latest qualifying deed in Richland County records pulled November 10, 2026), across 18 recorded residential sales. These figures come from Richland County public property records, not MLS statistics, and they are a recorded range, not a median. Nominal low-dollar transfers and the exercise-room parcel were excluded. Deeds are recorded after closing, so the most recent closings may not appear in county records yet.

  • Recent recorded sales (prices of $50,000 or more):
    • 2026 through August 5: 7 sales, $155,200 to $230,000, including unit 205 at $230,000 (May 2026) and unit 209 at $155,200 (July 2026)
    • 2025: 7 sales, $149,900 to $231,000, including unit 206 at $231,000 (July 2025) and unit 210 at $149,900 (September 2025)
    • 2024: 4 sales, $169,900 to $195,000, including unit 307 at $195,000 (February 2024) and unit 111 at $169,900 (April 2024)
  • Comparing homes: Compare similar plan type, size, floor level, view, and renovation level. A 1-bedroom unit and a 2-bedroom unit are different products.
  • Total monthly cost: Compare Park Side with other homes on purchase price plus the unit's regime fee, utilities that are not included, property taxes, and an HO-6 policy, not on price or fee alone.

No single sale defines a typical Park Side price. Thinking about a specific condo? Call 803-243-0224 for a current comparative market analysis built from the most similar recent sales.

Balconies on Park Side's brick building above the pool deck, with palmetto trees and lounge chairs

Types of Homes

Park Side homes are condominium units in one four-story building. The 1999 Master Deed describes two plan types, each apartment with a limited-common-element balcony:

  • 1 bedroom, 1 bath: 24 apartments of about 586 to 782 square feet of heated space
  • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths: 39 apartments of about 865 to 907 square feet of heated space

The association's Rules issue access fobs by plan type (3 fobs for each 1-bedroom unit and 5 fobs for each 2-bedroom unit). Richland County cards list larger heated-area figures: 21 units at 794 square feet, 3 at 1,039, 19 at 1,090, and 20 at 1,102. Most county bedroom fields are blank, so confirm the plan and size of the specific unit in the seller's documents. We can pull the county card for any unit you are considering.

The Rules treat balconies, decks, and patios as areas with limits: no objects over 42 inches in height other than outdoor patio furniture, planters, bikes, and flowers. The Master Deed says balconies may not be enclosed. Grilling on the property is permitted only at the pool using the association's grills; electric grills are the only grills allowed on balconies.

Window treatments are required on every window, and any portion visible from the exterior must be white or off-white. Renovation work goes through the association (see Buying a Home in Park Side below).

Outdoor pool at Park Side with lounge chairs, palmetto trees and the brick building behind it

Neighborhood Amenities

Park Side's amenities include gated access, a swimming pool with association grills, a 24-hour fitness center, a reservable club room, elevators, and parking, according to the association's Rules and Master Deed.

  • Access: The building is controlled by an access entry system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for building entrances, parking entrances, and the door at the parking-lot entrance. The association provides 3 fobs for each 1-bedroom unit and 5 fobs for each 2-bedroom unit; missing or additional fobs are $20.
  • Pool: Open for swimming April 1 through October 31, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. There is no lifeguard. Each unit may have a maximum of 5 guests at the pool, and guests must be accompanied by a resident. A restroom in the club-room area is for pool use. No glass is allowed on the pool deck. No animals are allowed in the pool area or on the surrounding pool deck.
  • Grills: Association grills at the pool are available year-round, first come, first served. The Rules ask residents to limit prep and grilling time to 30 minutes. A call box on the outside wall by the grill has a direct line to 911.
  • Fitness center: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week for residents (except during equipment service). Overnight guests of residents may use it during their stay. Other fitness-center rules are in the association's Rules. Dogs are not allowed in the gym.
  • Club room: Available to owners and their guests or tenants, Sunday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to midnight. It can be reserved through property management with 72-hour notice and a $200 refundable deposit. The owner must be present during the reserved time. Maximum occupancy is 25, per fire-department regulations cited in the Rules.
  • Mail: Mailboxes are near the pedestrian and car gate. Replacement keys or locks come from the U.S. Postal Service.
  • Trash: Bagged trash goes in the parking-lot containers. Cardboard must be flattened. The community dumpster may not be used for construction debris; owners must schedule bulky-item pickup and notify the property manager.
  • Smoking: The Rules prohibit smoking and vaping in common areas, including elevators, stairwells, hallways, the pool area, the lobby, the fitness center, and the club room. Smoking and vaping are allowed inside a unit or on the balcony.

What the regime fee covers

The association's public Rules, Master Deed, and Bylaws do not list a dollar amount for the monthly regime fee and do not itemize what the fee covers for a unit. The Bylaws say the annual budget covers items such as maintenance and operation of the general common elements, landscaping, the swimming pool, utility services, casualty and liability insurance, administration, and reserves, and they direct the association to pay power, water, sewer, and other utility services rendered to the condominium and not billed to the owners of the separate apartments. The Master Deed makes each owner responsible for the heating and air-conditioning equipment, water heater, appliances, and fixtures inside the apartment, and for the air-conditioning compressor on the roof unless the association's insurance covers it.

AMP's payment directions say owners can pay online through SmartStreet (hoabankservices.com) under The Parkside Homeowners Association (Columbia, SC). There is no fee for paying by e-check; debit or credit cards have a bank surcharge. The system does not display the amount owed; owners are told to use the management portal for their balance.

Ask the seller or AMP for the current fee and an itemized list of what it covers for the specific unit before you write an offer.

Parking

The Rules treat parking spaces as limited common elements that may be used only by the owners or occupants of the unit and their guests. They also state that all parking is first come, first serve. The Master Deed lets the association set rules for exclusive use of parking spaces, and the Bylaws let the board assign, reassign, or designate spaces for exclusive use. Confirm in writing whether a specific space is assigned to the unit you are considering, and how guest parking works.

Disabled, inoperable, abandoned, or stored vehicles are prohibited. Vehicles must display current registration plates. Trailers, commercial trucks, campers, house trailers, and boats need prior written board approval. Commercial vehicles may be on the property to service a unit or the common elements; overnight or weekend parking of commercial or governmental vehicles needs written board permission. "For Sale" signs on vehicles are prohibited. The speed limit in the parking areas is 5 mph. Two front spaces marked with blue lines may not be used. Vehicles in a fire lane, blocking another vehicle, or parked outside a designated space may be towed or booted at the owner's expense. Vendors must sign in with the management company and use a visitor hang tag from the owner.

Pet policy

The Master Deed says no owner may keep a pet that weighs more than 40 pounds, and the association's Rules say pets up to 40 pounds are permitted. All dogs must be registered before they are brought on the property and re-registered each January ($35 per year), with proof of vaccination. Dogs must be leashed on the property, and owners must pick up waste and use the receptacle next to the dumpster. Dogs are not allowed in the community rooms (gym, pool, and community room). On pest-control or vendor days, dogs must be crated or the owner must be present. The Rules say permitted service animals must be registered with the HOA, with qualifying documentation. Neither document describes how assistance-animal or service-animal requests are reviewed; ask the association. Confirm current pet rules before you write an offer.

Common room at Park Side with a wooden dining table and chairs, a striped sofa, and a breakfast bar with a stool

Shopping, Dining & Recreation

Park Side is across Taylor Street from Finlay Park and a short mapped route from Main Street and the Vista.

  • Finlay Park: The City of Columbia's Finlay Park User Guide says the park is located between Assembly Street to the east, Gadsden Street to the west, Laurel Street to the north, and Taylor Street to the south. The city reopened the park on November 15, 2025, after a roughly $25 million revitalization that restored the cascading fountain. The User Guide lists a stage with live music on Fridays from mid-February through mid-November, a nearly 1/5-mile walking loop around the Oval lawn, four reservable pickleball courts, two competition-sized ping pong tables, a 9-hole pitch-and-putt disc golf course, a Prisma Health Fitness Court, a splash pad open May 1 through September 30, Overlook Plaza, and more than two miles of paved paths. The park address is 930 Laurel Street; posted hours are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bike racks are near the main entrances on Taylor Street and Assembly Street, and cycling is not permitted inside the park.
  • Soda City Market: Columbia's Saturday market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, on the 1300 to 1700 blocks of Main Street, about 0.4 miles by mapped route to the 1500 block.
  • The Vista: About 0.5 miles by mapped route to Gervais and Lincoln streets.
  • Arts: The Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene Street) is about 0.8 miles by mapped route.
  • History: Historic Columbia's Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens is about 1.0 mile by mapped route.
  • Sports and arenas: Colonial Life Arena is about 1.1 miles by mapped route, the Carolina Coliseum about 1.2 miles, and Williams-Brice Stadium about 2.9 miles.
  • Air travel: Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 9.2 miles by mapped route.

Mapped distances are driving-route estimates; walk and drive times vary with route, traffic, and pace.

Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

The Patrick O'Connor Team at Coldwell Banker Realty

Patrick O'Connor, Realtor and Team Lead

Phone: 803-243-0224

Email: patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com

Office: 607 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072

Home Prices in Park Side

Price is one part of the cost of owning at Park Side. When you compare it with other homes, add the unit's monthly regime fee, any utilities that are not included, property taxes, and an HO-6 condo insurance policy to the purchase price.

Recorded Park Side prices ran from $149,900 to $231,000 from 2024 through August 5, 2026, in Richland County public records (18 recorded sales of $50,000 or more; see Market Data above for the year-by-year detail). These are Richland County public property records, not MLS statistics or a median. Plan type, size, floor, condition, and view pull prices lower or higher within the same building.

Ask the seller or AMP for the current fee before you compare totals, because the association's public documents do not publish it.

Quick Facts

  • Location: Park Side, 900 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • City / county: City of Columbia, Richland County (tax district 1CC)
  • Setting: Downtown Columbia, on the south side of Taylor Street at Lincoln Street, across Taylor Street from Finlay Park
  • Home type: Mid-rise condominium / horizontal property regime
  • Units: 63 residential condo unit parcels, plus 1 association exercise-room parcel (Richland County public property records, November 10, 2026)
  • Built: 1993 (county records); converted from rental apartments to condominium ownership by a Master Deed dated November 29, 1999
  • Stories: 4 (Richland County records)
  • Residential floors: 1 through 4, with 15 apartments on the first floor and 16 on each of the second through fourth floors (Master Deed)
  • Floor plans: 24 one-bedroom, one-bath and 39 two-bedroom, two-bath apartments (Master Deed)
  • Association: Park Side Homeowners' Association / Park Side Horizontal Property Regime, managed by Association Management Professionals (AMP), 803-457-2442
  • Regime fee: Amount and coverage not published in the association's public documents — confirm the current fee and what it covers for the specific unit
  • Access: 24-hour gated entry system for building and parking entrances (association Rules)
  • Parking: Limited-common-element spaces; the Rules also say parking is first come, first serve — confirm assignment for the specific unit
  • Rentals: Written leases (Master Deed and association Rules), minimum term one month (association Rules); City of Columbia rental and short-term rental permits apply
  • Pets: Pets up to 40 pounds; dogs must be registered (Master Deed and association Rules)
  • Zoning: RAC, the City of Columbia's Regional Activity Center/Corridor district (county records)
  • Schools: Richland School District One — confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district
  • Utilities: City water and city sewer (county records); confirm which utilities the regime fee covers
Aerial view of Park Side's brick building with the surrounding downtown Columbia streets, parking and office buildings

Location & Commute

Park Side is at 900 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, on the south side of Taylor Street at Lincoln Street. Finlay Park is directly across Taylor Street, and Main Street and the Vista are a short drive or walk away.

Driving-route distance estimates from the midpoint of the building's county map points, mapped November 10, 2026 (OpenStreetMap routing):

  • Finlay Park: across Taylor Street; about 0.4 miles by mapped driving route to the park's Laurel Street address
  • Soda City Market (1500 Main Street): about 0.4 miles
  • The Vista (Gervais and Lincoln Streets): about 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina State House: about 0.7 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts: about 0.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena: about 1.1 miles
  • Carolina Coliseum: about 1.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law: about 1.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina Horseshoe: about 1.2 miles
  • Five Points: about 2.0 miles
  • Williams-Brice Stadium: about 2.9 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport: about 9.2 miles

The COMET's current system map (January 2026) lists Finlay Park as served by routes 4, 12, 21, 42, 61, and 91. Check The COMET for current routes and stops. The City's Finlay Park User Guide directs skateboards, e-bikes, and scooters to the Vista Greenway rather than the park.

Walk and drive times vary with traffic, route, and pace. We're happy to map your own commute.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

Park Side is a downtown Columbia mid-rise condominium, so it is a different product from the Lake Murray condo and townhome communities we cover. Buyers sometimes still compare fees, upkeep, and price range with:

Other downtown Columbia condominium buildings exist near Park Side, including buildings in the Vista. Ask us for a side-by-side of fees, parking, and recent sales.

Browse more Midlands communities in our Neighborhoods section.

Buying a Home in Park Side

Buying at Park Side means buying into a condominium association, so review the unit, the fee, and the building's documents together. Here is what we check with buyers:

  • Regime fee: Confirm the current monthly fee for the specific unit and what it covers. Ask for the current operating budget, the reserve balance, and whether any special assessment is pending or planned.
  • Financing: Ask your lender early about its condominium project review. Requirements differ by loan type.
  • Insurance: Ask for the association's master policy and plan for your own HO-6 policy.
  • Documents: Review the Master Deed (1999), the Bylaws, and the Rules and Regulations posted on the AMP Park Side page, plus any current rules in the owner portal.
  • Parking: Confirm whether a space is assigned to the unit and how guest and vendor parking work.
  • Rentals: If you may rent the condo later, the Master Deed requires any lease to be in writing and subject to the Master Deed and the association's rules. The Rules require a lease term of not less than one month, a copy of the lease and the tenant's contact information to be given to management before occupancy, and that the lease bind the tenant to the Rules. The Rules also set daily fines for short-term rentals, starting at $50 a day for days 1–14 and rising to $200 a day from day 29, and include other leasing provisions; review the full Rules and Master Deed. Separately, the City of Columbia requires a residential rental permit for long-term rentals, and a short-term rental permit and a business license for rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days.
  • Pets: The Master Deed and Rules set a 40-pound limit for pets; dogs must be registered. Ask the association how assistance-animal requests are reviewed.
  • Renovations: The Master Deed requires the association's written consent for structural changes. For extensive work, the Rules require contractors to provide proof of insurance, and the owner must send the building permit, license, and insurance to the management company for board approval. Except for emergency repairs, the board must receive the plan at least 30 calendar days before work starts. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless the board gives prior written approval. Work must begin within six months of approval and be finished within 90 days of starting, unless the board extends the deadline. The community dumpster may not be used for construction debris.
  • Access and keys: Within 14 days of receiving title, the buyer must give written notice and a copy of the deed to the property manager. Fobs assigned to the previous owner are deactivated 14 days after the sale. The association cannot hold keys or lockboxes; lockboxes are not permitted on doors (they may be placed on the fence to the right of the mailboxes with board permission). An additional agent fob is $10.
  • Schools: Richland One's online School Zone Locator shows assigned schools for a specific address; confirm the assignment directly with Richland School District One.
  • Comparable sales: Compare recent sales of similar plan, size, and condition rather than a building-wide range.

Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for listing alerts and tour coordination.

Selling a Home in Park Side

Selling a Park Side condo goes more smoothly when the buyer's questions are answered up front: the unit's fee and what it covers, its parking, its floor and view, its updates, and the association documents.

We price Park Side condos from the most similar recent sales by plan, floor, and condition. We also help you gather what buyers and lenders ask for: the current fee and budget, reserve and assessment information, and the rules on rentals, pets, and renovations.

Building rules shape how a sale is marketed here. "For Sale" signs may not be displayed on the exterior of a unit without prior written board approval (you may post information on the community information board outside the fitness center and by the back door). Open houses are not permitted on the property. Lockboxes are not allowed on doors; with board permission they may be placed on the fence to the right of the mailboxes, and the owner can buy an additional fob for the listing agent. Within 14 days of closing, the buyer must give the property manager written notice and a copy of the deed, and the previous owner's fobs are deactivated 14 days after the sale. We plan showings and closing around that process.

Professional photography and a clear explanation of the fee, the parking, and the amenities matter in this building, because buyers are comparing total monthly cost.

Thinking of selling? Call 803-243-0224 or contact our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Side in Columbia, SC?

Park Side is a 63-unit, four-story condominium at 900 Taylor Street in downtown Columbia, SC 29201, at Taylor and Lincoln streets, across Taylor Street from Finlay Park. It was built as the Park Side apartments and converted to condominium ownership under a 1999 Master Deed. The Park Side Homeowners' Association is managed by Association Management Professionals.

How many units and floors does Park Side have?

The Master Deed describes 63 residential apartments on four floors: 15 on the first floor and 16 on each of the second through fourth floors. Richland County records list the same 63 residential unit parcels, plus one association exercise-room parcel, and give the building 4 stories.

When was Park Side built?

Richland County building records list the units as built in 1993, and The State's photograph archive at Richland Library includes a June 19, 1993, photo of the Park Side apartments under construction at Taylor and Lincoln streets. A Master Deed dated November 29, 1999, converted the 63 rental apartments to condominium ownership.

What do the Park Side documents say about the HOA fee?

The association's public Rules, Master Deed, and Bylaws do not list a dollar amount or itemize what the monthly regime fee covers for a unit. The Bylaws say the budget covers items such as common-element maintenance, landscaping, the swimming pool, utility services, insurance, administration, and reserves. Ask the seller or Association Management Professionals (803-457-2442) for an itemized list for the specific unit.

How do I confirm the current HOA fee at Park Side?

Ask the seller or Association Management Professionals (803-457-2442) for the current monthly regime fee for the specific unit before you write an offer. Owners pay through SmartStreet under The Parkside Homeowners Association (Columbia, SC), and AMP's payment directions say that system does not show the amount owed.

How does parking work at Park Side?

The Rules treat parking spaces as limited common elements for the unit's owners, occupants, and guests, and they also say all parking is first come, first serve. The Master Deed lets the association set rules for exclusive use of parking spaces, and the Bylaws let the board assign spaces. Confirm whether a space is assigned to the unit you are considering, and how guest parking works.

Can you rent out a condo at Park Side? Are short-term rentals allowed?

The Master Deed requires any lease to be in writing, and the Rules require a lease term of not less than one month. Owners must give management a copy of the lease and the tenant's contact information before occupancy, and the lease must bind the tenant to the Rules. The Rules also set a daily fine schedule for short-term rentals. Separately, the City of Columbia requires a short-term rental permit and a business license for rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Confirm the full leasing terms in the Master Deed and current Rules.

Are pets allowed at Park Side?

The Master Deed bars pets that weigh more than 40 pounds, and the Rules permit pets up to 40 pounds. Dogs must be registered before they are brought on the property and re-registered each January, and they are not allowed in the gym, pool, or community room. The Rules say permitted service animals must be registered with the HOA; neither document describes how assistance-animal requests are reviewed, so ask the association and confirm the current rules.

What amenities does Park Side have?

Park Side has a 24-hour gated access system, a swimming pool (open April 1 through October 31) with association grills, a fitness center open 24 hours, a reservable club room, elevators, and parking, according to the association's Rules and Master Deed.

What have Park Side condos sold for recently?

Richland County public records show 18 Park Side sales of $50,000 or more from 2024 through August 5, 2026 (the latest qualifying recorded deed), ranging from $149,900 to $231,000, including unit 206 at $231,000 in July 2025 and unit 205 at $230,000 in May 2026. These are recorded deed prices, not MLS statistics.

Is Park Side close to Finlay Park, Main Street, and the Vista?

Yes. Park Side is on the south side of Taylor Street at Lincoln Street, across Taylor Street from Finlay Park, whose southern boundary is Taylor Street. Driving-route estimates mapped November 10, 2026, were about 0.4 miles to the 1500 block of Main Street (Soda City Market) and about 0.5 miles to the Vista at Gervais and Lincoln streets. The City of Columbia reopened Finlay Park on November 15, 2025, after a roughly $25 million revitalization.

What school district serves Park Side?

Park Side is in Richland School District One. School assignments are set by address and can change, so please confirm 900 Taylor Street with the district before you rely on a specific school. We're happy to help you check.

Can I renovate a condo at Park Side?

Yes, with approval. The Master Deed requires the association's written consent for structural changes, and for extensive work the board must receive the owner's plan at least 30 days before work starts, and the owner must send management the building permit, license, and contractor's proof of insurance. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless the board gives prior written approval. The community dumpster may not be used for construction debris.

Can I reserve the Park Side club room?

Yes. The Rules say the club room can be reserved through property management with 72-hour notice and a $200 refundable deposit. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The owner must be present, and the maximum occupancy is 25.

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Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes Park Side information and updates, and we work with home buyers and sellers in Columbia and across the Midlands of South Carolina.

Patrick O'Connor, Realtor and Team Lead · The Patrick O'Connor Team · Coldwell Banker Realty · 607 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072 · 803-243-0224 · patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com