Last updated November 2026

The Heritage — Columbia, South Carolina

The Heritage is a high-rise condominium at 1829 Senate Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina (ZIP 29201), inside the City of Columbia in Richland County. CMM Realty, which has managed the property since 1994, describes it as nestled next to the University of South Carolina campus and a short stroll to the South Carolina State House and the historic USC Horseshoe, and as within walking distance of the Capitol, USC, and Five Points.

Richland County public property records list 96 Heritage condo unit parcels in the Heritage Horizontal Property Regime (Heritage HPR). County building records list the units as built in 1975 and the building at 19 stories. Recorded county sales of $50,000 or more from January 2024 through October 14, 2026 (the latest qualifying recorded deed), ranged from $232,000 to $730,000.

The Heritage at a glance

  • Address: 1829 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Type: High-rise condominium (horizontal property regime), 96 unit parcels
  • Built: Mid-1970s. A 2024 South Carolina Senate resolution says The Heritage was constructed in 1974; Richland County records list 1975; Wikipedia's list of Columbia's tallest buildings shows 1976
  • Floor plans: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom (Richland County unit cards)
  • Regime fee: Amount not published. The Heritage Handbook says the association pays for water, sewage, exterminating, garbage, building insurance, and basic cable; owners pay their own electric and telephone service and property insurance. Confirm the current amount and coverage for the specific unit
  • Parking: deeded, assigned garage spaces per unit; guest parking on garage levels 5 and 6 (association FAQ)
  • Rentals: Leases need the association's prior written approval; the Master Deed bars renting rooms and transient tenants, and the Handbook sets a one-year minimum lease. City of Columbia rental permits also apply (see Buying a Home in The Heritage)
  • Pets: Dogs prohibited except as required by law (Heritage Handbook). Cats: the association FAQ says only a homeowner may have a cat, while the Handbook and the Lease Approval Application allow a lessee a cat; confirm with management before signing
  • Purchase approval: The association's FAQ says the master deed requires a 5% earnest-money deposit on ratified contracts; the FAQ also describes a Purchase Approval Application, Welcome Committee review, and a meeting with the board before closing
  • Recorded sale range (January 2024–October 14, 2026, latest qualifying recorded deed): $232,000–$730,000

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes The Heritage 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.

Curved driveway and covered entrance walkway at The Heritage high-rise condominium on Senate Street in Columbia, SC

About The Heritage

The Heritage is a 96-unit high-rise condominium at 1829 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201, managed by CMM Realty since 1994. It stands on Senate Street in downtown Columbia, beside the University of South Carolina campus. The regime is the Heritage Horizontal Property Regime, and CMM Realty's offices are at 1100 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (803-779-1844).

The association's FAQ describes 24/7 doormen at the main entrance, key-fob access, a six-level parking garage with access-controlled gates and camera surveillance, deeded assigned parking spaces, a heated swimming pool with an outdoor kitchen and gas grill, a fitness center, a hobby shop, a wine cellar, a media room, a card room, The Heritage Club Room with a grand piano and fireplace, and about 14,000 square feet of common-area meeting rooms. CMM Realty's building page also lists a yoga and pilates room as part of the fitness center, storage areas, landscaped grounds, and a media room and lounge on the penthouse level.

What sets The Heritage apart from the Lake Murray condo and townhome communities we cover is the downtown high-rise setting, 24/7 door staff, and deeded garage parking. The Heritage Handbook (revised February 2017) says water, sewage, exterminating, garbage, building insurance, and basic cablevision are paid by the association, while owners pay their own electric, telephone, and property insurance, so total monthly cost still 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. The FAQ also says homeowners are responsible for overseeing repairs and maintenance inside their own condominium, while common-area issues are reported to management.

History and development

A 2024 South Carolina Senate resolution marking The Heritage's 50th anniversary says the building was constructed in 1974. The resolution credits the design to the firm of Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle, and Wolff, with Robert T. "Bobby" Lyles as lead architect, in collaboration with Associated Investments, and says construction was executed by "M.B. Kohn Construction" (spelled that way in the resolution). It also notes a multi-million-dollar renovation completed in 2016.

CMM Realty's building page introduces The Heritage as a high-rise residential address since 1974. Richland County public property records list all 96 unit cards as built in 1975, with legal descriptions in the Heritage Horizontal Property Regime (Heritage HPR) and plat references X-3244 and X-3244A. Wikipedia's list of the tallest buildings in Columbia, South Carolina, shows The Heritage at 245 feet and 19 floors, with a completion year of 1976.

County "stories" figures on the unit cards are 19.00, matching Wikipedia's floor count. CMM Realty's building page describes a high-rise but does not state a floor count.

Name and records check: county records use the neighborhood name THE HERITAGE CONDOMINIUMS and legal descriptions such as Heritage HPR. This is the condominium at 1829 Senate Street, a different property from Senate Plaza at 1520 Senate Street, which is also managed by CMM Realty.

Floors and unit numbers

The Heritage Handbook (revised February 2017 and recorded with the Richland County Register of Deeds in 2019) describes eighteen floors numbered 1 through 19, because the number 13 is skipped, plus a penthouse floor above floor 19, and it calls the building a nineteen-story (plus penthouse) structure. County records and Wikipedia list the building at 19 stories. Richland County unit cards use matching unit numbers, with no 13 series.

Unit counts by floor, from the Handbook's floor plans and the Richland County unit cards:

  • Floor 1: 3 units (1A, 1B, 1C)
  • Floors 2 through 8, 12, 14, and 15: 6 units each (letters A through F)
  • Floors 10, 11, 16, and 17: 5 units each
  • Floor 9: 5 unit parcels; the Handbook says two apartments on floor 9 were combined, so the building, originally planned with 97 apartments, now has 96. The county card for 9C is legally described as apartments 9C and 9D, which is why there is no separate 9D parcel
  • Floors 18 and 19: 4 units each (A through D)

Together these account for all 96 unit parcels.

The Handbook's original floor plans show six 2-bedroom apartments per floor on floors 2 through 9, 12, 14, and 15; four 3-bedroom apartments plus one 2-bedroom on floors 10, 11, 16, and 17; and four 4-bedroom apartments per floor on floors 18 and 19. The Handbook notes that many apartments have since been renovated, so floor plans vary. Richland County unit cards list no 4-bedroom units: they list 3-bedroom units in the 10, 11, and 16 through 19 series, including 18D and 19A through 19D, and list 18A, 18B, and 18C as 2-bedroom. Because the Handbook's original plans and the county cards differ for floors 18 and 19, confirm the bedroom count of a specific unit with the listing and the seller's documents.

County records identify units by number and letter (for example, 16B), and the same unit can appear in other records as "Apartment 16B," so if you are searching for a specific condo, try both forms.

Lobby at The Heritage with a black-and-white checkered floor, chandelier and front desk

Homes for Sale in The Heritage

Homes for sale in The Heritage are condominium units in a single high-rise at 1829 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Richland County unit cards show 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom plans. CMM Realty posts floor-plan documents on the building's page. Richland County records also use the names THE HERITAGE CONDOMINIUMS and Heritage HPR, so a search for a specific unit may turn up the building under those names.

What usually separates one Heritage listing from another:

  • Floor level and which side of the building the unit faces, including whether it has a wrap-around balcony (CMM Realty describes unique wrap-around balconies on nearly every unit; views vary)
  • Size and plan type, from 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom plans, and whether two apartments have been combined (see Types of Homes)
  • Updates versus original finishes in a mid-1970s building
  • The unit's current regime fee
  • How many deeded parking spaces are assigned to the unit, and whether a storage space conveys with it

Before you write an offer, confirm the current regime fee for that unit, what it covers, the assigned parking, and the association's purchase-approval steps.

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 Heritage sales of $50,000 or more ranged from $232,000 to $730,000 from January 1, 2024, through October 14, 2026 (the latest qualifying deed in Richland County records pulled November 10, 2026), across 27 recorded 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 deed recordings were excluded. Two same-price recordings one day apart for unit 3B in June 2026 were counted as one sale. 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; nominal low-dollar transfers excluded):
    • 2026 through October 14: 10 sales, $255,000 to $647,500, including unit 11A at $647,500 (April 2026) and unit 14C at $255,000 (February 2026)
    • 2025: 12 sales, $232,000 to $730,000, including unit 17A at $730,000 (May 2025) and unit 3C at $232,000 (October 2025). Unit 17A recorded a second sale at $680,000 in October 2025.
    • 2024: 5 sales, $255,000 to $410,000, including unit 14B at $410,000 (March 2024) and unit 2F at $255,000 (July 2024)
  • Comparing homes: Compare similar bedroom counts, square footage, floor level, view, and renovation level. A mid-floor 1-bedroom, a 2-bedroom, and a larger top-floor unit are different products.
  • Total monthly cost: Compare The Heritage 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. South Carolina assesses a qualifying primary residence at 4% of value and a second residence at 6% (SC Department of Revenue), so the tax on the same condo depends on how it is used; ask the Richland County Assessor about qualifying for the 4% ratio.

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

Long balcony with white railings and patio chairs overlooking trees and mid-rise buildings in Columbia

Types of Homes

Heritage homes are condominium units in one high-rise building. Richland County unit cards show three bedroom counts:

  • 1 bedroom (4 unit cards), about 1,346 to 1,434 square feet
  • 2 bedroom (74 unit cards), most about 1,323 to 2,078 square feet, with some larger cards
  • 3 bedroom (18 unit cards), about 2,308 to 2,781 square feet, on floors 10, 11, and 16 through 19 (county unit cards; the Handbook's original plans show 3-bedroom apartments on floors 10, 11, 16, and 17 and 4-bedroom apartments on floors 18 and 19)

Bathroom counts on the cards vary (including 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 bathrooms). Confirm the size and plan of the specific unit; we can pull the county card for any unit you are considering.

One county card, unit 9C, is legally described as apartments 9C and 9D and lists 3,417 square feet, so some recorded sizes reflect combined units. A few 2-bedroom cards on upper floors list heated areas similar to nearby 3-bedroom cards; use the card and the seller's documents for the unit you are considering, not the building-wide range alone.

CMM Realty describes wrap-around balconies on nearly every unit. Confirm whether the specific unit has a balcony and what the current rules allow on it.

Renovation work goes through the association (see Buying a Home in The Heritage below). The public FAQ requires asbestos testing before work that disturbs sheetrock, ceiling texture, or floor coverings, and it prohibits drilling or penetrating the concrete floor or ceiling slab. South Carolina's asbestos permitting and licensing program is now run by the SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), which took over the former DHEC's environmental programs on July 1, 2024; the FAQ still uses the older agency name.

Outdoor pool and patio with lounge chairs and tables beside The Heritage

Neighborhood Amenities

The Heritage's amenities include 24/7 door staff, a six-level gated parking garage, a heated pool with an outdoor kitchen, a fitness center, reservable community rooms, a media room, a wine cellar, a hobby shop, and storage, according to the association's FAQ and CMM Realty's building page.

  • Door staff and access: The FAQ describes 24/7 doormen who open the main entrance doors, with key-fob access if the doorman has stepped away, key-fob access from the garage into the building, and a garage remote for the parking garage. New owners are told to get the garage remote and key fobs from the seller to avoid buying replacements from the association. The FAQ notes approximately 15 surveillance cameras with 24/7 recording covering many parts of the grounds.
  • Parking garage: A 6-level garage with access-controlled gates and camera surveillance. See Parking below.
  • Pool: A heated swimming pool with an outdoor kitchen, a gas grill, and private bathrooms (association FAQ).
  • Fitness center: The FAQ describes a large fitness center with equipment and TVs, and an AED in the gym area. CMM Realty's building page also lists a yoga and pilates room.
  • Community rooms: The FAQ describes about 14,000 square feet of common-area meeting rooms, including a card room, a media room, and The Heritage Club Room with a grand piano and fireplace. (CMM Realty's amenities list says 11,600 square feet of community rooms; this page uses the figure in the association's FAQ and treats the two figures as unresolved.) Residents reserve the Card Room, The Heritage Club, or the Media Room through the head doorman, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each room can be reserved once in a 12-month period at no cost; after that, there is a $50 cleanup fee for the next 12 months.
  • Wine cellar, hobby shop, and storage: The FAQ lists a hobby shop, a wine cellar (first come, first served), a concession and valet-cart storage room, and CMM Realty lists storage areas.
  • Package room: Front desk staff accept packages and place them in a package room near the front door; a package list on the bulletin board is updated daily.
  • Elevator reservation: Required for moving in or out. Reservations go through the head doorman, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The FAQ says the current deposit is $300, with $150 refunded if reservation policies are met. A single-trip move of one or two pieces of furniture or an appliance does not require a reservation.
  • Communications: Announcements are posted in the homeowner portal and emailed, and there are monitors at the mailboxes and the basement elevator lobby.
  • Meetings: The board meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Card Room (the third Tuesday in January), and the FAQ describes it as an open meeting for all homeowners. The annual homeowners meeting is the fourth Monday in March at 6:00 p.m., and approved minutes are posted to the homeowner portal each month.

What the regime fee covers

The association's public FAQ does not list a dollar amount for the monthly regime fee. The Heritage Handbook (revised February 2017) says water, sewage, exterminating service, garbage, building insurance, and basic cablevision are contracted for and paid by the association, and that owners pay for their own electric and telephone service plus property insurance. The FAQ also says:

  • Fees are due on the 1st of each month and are late after the 15th, with a $50 late fee. No monthly notice is sent.
  • Payments are made through the homeowner portal. CMM recommends the "pay balance" option so later charges (including room reservations, key fobs, and elevator reservation fees) are covered automatically.
  • On or before December 1, CMM sends owners the board-approved operating budget for the coming year, with an explanation if there is an increase.
  • A reserve account is funded from the monthly regime fees for future common-area repairs, maintenance, and replacement. Special assessments, when needed, are charged by each unit's pro-rata share of common-area ownership in the master deed.
  • WIFI and cable TV are set up through a Spectrum bulk account for the building. The FAQ says one DVR box and one standard digital box, picked up at the Spectrum store at 950 Harden Street, are included in that bulk contract at no additional box cost, and it describes a no-cost Spectrum customer-service option for activation.

Confirm the current fee and what it covers for the specific unit with the association or CMM Realty before you write an offer.

Parking

The association's FAQ says each unit has deeded, assigned parking spaces, and that guests park on levels 5 and 6 of the parking garage. The garage has access-controlled roll-up gates and camera surveillance; the FAQ asks residents to wait until the gate is fully closed when entering or leaving.

There are 4 parking spaces and 1 handicapped space in front of the building. Overnight parking is prohibited in any of those front spaces; overnight guests should use garage levels 5 or 6.

The public FAQ does not say how many spaces are deeded to each unit. Confirm in writing how many spaces are assigned to the unit you are considering.

Pet policy

The association's FAQ says dogs are prohibited on the property for homeowners, tenants, and guests, and that only a homeowner is permitted to have a cat. The Heritage Handbook says cats are the only animals permitted on the premises and that no dogs, "except as required by law," or other animals are permitted, and the Handbook's lease form and the Lease Approval Application say a lessee may not bring a dog or any other animal "except a cat." Because the FAQ and these documents differ on whether a tenant may keep a cat, confirm with management before you sign a lease or write an offer. None of these documents describes how the association handles assistance-animal or service-animal requests; ask the association about its process.

Residents' lounge with card table, armchairs, and wide windows overlooking Columbia

Shopping, Dining & Recreation

CMM Realty describes The Heritage as within walking distance of the Capitol, the University of South Carolina, and Five Points.

  • Soda City Market: Columbia's Saturday market, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round on the 1300 to 1700 blocks of Main Street, about 1.0 mile by mapped route to the 1500 block.
  • Arts: The Koger Center for the Arts on Greene Street is about 1.1 miles by mapped route.
  • History: Historic Columbia's Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens is about 0.8 miles by mapped route.
  • Sports and arenas: CMM lists Colonial Life Arena at 1.2 miles and Williams-Brice Stadium at 2.9 miles. CMM also lists the Carolina Coliseum at just over 1 mile; it is a former multi-purpose arena built by the University of South Carolina in 1968.
  • Air travel: CMM lists Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 7.8 miles.

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 The Heritage

Heritage condos recorded sale prices from $232,000 to $730,000 between January 2024 and October 14, 2026 (the latest qualifying recorded deed), in Richland County public records (27 recorded sales of $50,000 or more). Examples include unit 17A at $730,000 in May 2025 and unit 11A at $647,500 in April 2026.

These are Richland County public property records, not MLS statistics or a median. Size, floor, condition, and view pull prices lower or higher within the same building, and nominal low-dollar deed recordings were excluded from this range.

Price is one part of the cost of owning here. Add the unit's monthly regime fee, any utilities that are not included, property taxes, and an HO-6 condo insurance policy when you compare The Heritage with other homes.

Quick Facts

  • Location: The Heritage, 1829 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • City / county: City of Columbia, Richland County (tax district 1CC)
  • Setting: Downtown Columbia, on Senate Street beside the University of South Carolina campus and a short walk from the State House (CMM Realty)
  • Names in records: THE HERITAGE CONDOMINIUMS and Heritage HPR (Richland County)
  • Home type: High-rise condominium / horizontal property regime
  • Units: 96 condo unit parcels (Richland County public property records, November 10, 2026); no separately assessed association common-area parcel was found in the records we pulled
  • Built: Mid-1970s. Constructed in 1974 per a 2024 South Carolina Senate resolution; county records list 1975; Wikipedia lists 1976
  • Stories / height: 19 stories (Richland County records and Wikipedia); 245 feet (Wikipedia list of tallest buildings in Columbia)
  • Floors with units: 1–12 and 14–19 (13 is skipped), plus a penthouse floor above floor 19 (Heritage Handbook); 96 unit parcels (county records)
  • Floor plans: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom (county unit cards)
  • Association: Heritage Horizontal Property Regime (Heritage HPR), managed by CMM Realty since 1994; CMM office 803-779-1844
  • Regime fee: Amount not published — confirm the current fee for the specific unit. Covers water, sewage, exterminating, garbage, building insurance, and basic cable; owners pay electric, telephone, and their own property insurance (Heritage Handbook). Due the 1st, late after the 15th, $50 late fee (association FAQ). A reserve account is funded from the monthly fees.
  • Access: 24/7 doormen and key-fob entry (association FAQ)
  • Parking: Deeded, assigned garage spaces per unit; guest parking on garage levels 5 and 6; no overnight parking in the front spaces (association FAQ)
  • Rentals: Prior written association approval of any lease; no renting of rooms and no transient tenants (Master Deed). One-year minimum lease and a $1,000 owner deposit (Heritage Handbook). The City of Columbia requires a residential rental permit for each rental unit; rentals of less than 30 consecutive days also need a city short-term rental permit, a business license, and zoning approval
  • Pets: Dogs prohibited except as required by law (Heritage Handbook). Cats: the association FAQ says only a homeowner may have a cat, while the Handbook and the Lease Approval Application allow a lessee a cat; confirm with management before signing
  • Purchase approval: 5% earnest-money deposit on ratified contracts (the association's FAQ cites the master deed), plus a Purchase Approval Application, Welcome Committee review, and a board meeting before closing (association FAQ)
  • Schools: Richland School District One — confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district
  • Utilities: City water and city sewer (county records). The Heritage Handbook lists water, sewage, garbage, and basic cablevision as association-paid and electric and telephone as owner-paid; the FAQ describes Spectrum WIFI and cable TV through a building bulk account. Confirm current coverage.
View from one unit's balcony at The Heritage over treetops and nearby houses, with taller buildings in the distance

Location & Commute

The Heritage is at 1829 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201. CMM Realty describes it as nestled next to the USC campus, a short stroll to the State House and the historic USC Horseshoe, and within walking distance of the Capitol, USC, and Five Points.

On the same stretch of Senate Street, houses at 1816, 1824, and 1830 Senate Street are pictured in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History's National Register listing for the University Neighborhood Historic District, listed October 13, 2004. That listing does not say whether The Heritage itself is in the district.

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

  • University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law: about 0.3 miles
  • USC Horseshoe: about 0.5 miles
  • Five Points: about 0.7 miles
  • South Carolina State House: about 0.8 miles
  • The Vista (Gervais and Lincoln Streets): about 1.1 miles
  • Carolina Coliseum (former arena): about 1.3 miles (CMM lists just over 1 mile)
  • Colonial Life Arena: about 1.4 miles (CMM lists 1.2 miles)
  • Williams-Brice Stadium: about 3.0 miles (CMM lists 2.9 miles)
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport: about 8.8 miles (CMM lists 7.8 miles)

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

Public transit: The COMET bus system lists a Route 22 (Harden), effective August 2026. Check The COMET's website for current stops near Senate Street and schedules.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

The Heritage is a downtown Columbia high-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 The Heritage. 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 The Heritage

Buying at The Heritage 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:

  • Purchase approval: The association's FAQ says the master deed requires a 5% earnest-money deposit on ratified contracts. The FAQ also describes the approval steps: buyers submit a Purchase Approval Application, with the contract, to the Welcome Committee at 1829 Senate Street or to theheritageinfo@cmmrealty.com. The Welcome Committee contacts the buyer's references and reports to the board. Buyers meet the board before closing, at a regular monthly meeting (the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Card Room, except January, which is the third Tuesday), in person or by Zoom. The board will want to know that the buyers have read the rules, master deed, bylaws, and homeowner handbook. Under the Master Deed, any transfer of ownership must be approved by the association, and the association has a right of first refusal on unit sales. Except for a transfer between spouses, an owner who wants to accept a bona fide offer must first give the association written notice, and the association has 30 days to elect to buy on the same terms.
  • 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. The FAQ explains that special assessments are charged by each unit's pro-rata share of common-area ownership in the master deed.
  • 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 and bylaws, the owner handbook, and the other documents posted on CMM Realty's The Heritage page, including the Purchase Approval Application and, if you may rent later, the Lease Approval Application.
  • Parking: Confirm how many deeded spaces are assigned to the unit and how guest parking on garage levels 5 and 6 works.
  • Rentals: The Master Deed says any lease is subject to the association's prior written approval, and that no rooms may be rented and no transient tenants may be accommodated. The Heritage Handbook says leases for less than one year are not considered, and that an owner who leases must put down a $1,000 deposit with The Heritage Association, returned without interest if the one-year lease is fulfilled and forfeited if it is broken. Leases go through the Lease Approval Application posted on CMM Realty's page. Separately, the City of Columbia requires a residential rental permit for each rental unit ($25 a year per unit; permits expire December 31 each year) and a business license for anyone who owns or manages 5 or more rental units. Rentals of less than 30 consecutive days also need a city short-term rental permit, a business license, and zoning approval. City short-term rental permits cost $100 a year per unit if owner-occupied or $250 a year per unit if not, plus a $50 annual application fee and a $10 annual zoning fee, and run July 1 to June 30. Any short-term rental would also have to fit the Master Deed's leasing limits above, as well as city zoning (Ordinances 2025-107 and 2026-013), so confirm both before you buy.
  • Pets: Dogs prohibited except as required by law (Heritage Handbook). Cats: the association FAQ says only a homeowner may have a cat, while the Handbook and the Lease Approval Application allow a lessee a cat; confirm with management before signing
  • Renovations: Contact the maintenance supervisor and submit a Request to Repair Notice before renovating. If the work affects plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, contractors must be licensed and insured, with a certificate of insurance naming The Heritage c/o CMM Realty, Inc., 1100 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29201, on file before work starts. If work disturbs sheetrock, ceiling texture, or floor coverings, the FAQ requires asbestos testing first; South Carolina's asbestos program is now run by the SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). The FAQ says drilling or penetrating the concrete floor or ceiling slab is prohibited.
  • Keys and fobs: Get the garage remote and key fobs from the seller at closing; otherwise they must be purchased from the association.
  • Water shut-off: Learn where the unit's shut-off valves are; the FAQ says locations are posted in the trash-chute room on each floor and that the valves are tagged.
  • Schools: Confirm school assignment for the address directly with Richland School District One.
  • Comparable sales: Compare recent sales of similar floor, 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 The Heritage

Selling a Heritage condo goes more smoothly when the buyer's questions are answered up front: the unit's fee and what it covers, its parking spaces, its floor and view, its updates, and the association's purchase-approval steps.

We price Heritage 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.

The association's purchase-approval process shapes the timeline. The association's FAQ says the master deed requires a 5% earnest-money deposit on ratified contracts, and the FAQ describes a completed Purchase Approval Application, Welcome Committee review, and a buyer meeting with the board before closing, so we plan the contract-to-closing calendar around those steps. Under the Master Deed, any transfer of ownership must be approved by the association, and the association has a right of first refusal on unit sales. Except for a transfer between spouses, the seller must give the association written notice of a bona fide offer, and the association has 30 days to elect to buy on the same terms. The Purchase Approval Application and other forms are posted on CMM Realty's The Heritage page and are also available from the doorman.

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 and the approval process.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heritage in Columbia, SC?

The Heritage is a 96-unit high-rise condominium at 1829 Senate Street in downtown Columbia, SC 29201, near the University of South Carolina and the State House. CMM Realty has managed the Heritage Horizontal Property Regime since 1994.

How many units and floors does The Heritage have?

Richland County records show 96 condo unit parcels in the Heritage Horizontal Property Regime, and county records and Wikipedia list the building at 19 stories. The Heritage Handbook says the floors are numbered 1 through 19 with 13 skipped, plus a penthouse floor above floor 19. Floor 1 has three units, floors 18 and 19 have four each, and the floors in between have five or six units each.

When was The Heritage built?

The Heritage dates to the mid-1970s. A 2024 South Carolina Senate resolution says it was constructed in 1974, and CMM Realty describes it as a high-rise residential address since 1974. Richland County building records list the units as built in 1975, and Wikipedia's list of Columbia's tallest buildings shows 1976, with a height of 245 feet.

What does the HOA fee at The Heritage cover?

The Heritage Handbook (revised February 2017) says water, sewage, exterminating service, garbage, building insurance, and basic cablevision are paid by the association, and that owners pay their own electric and telephone service plus their own property insurance. The association's FAQ says a reserve account is funded from the monthly fees, and it describes Spectrum WIFI and cable TV through a building bulk account, with cable boxes included in that contract. Confirm what the current fee covers for the specific unit with the association or CMM Realty.

How much are the HOA fees at The Heritage?

The association's public documents do not list dollar amounts. Confirm the current monthly regime fee for the specific Heritage unit with the association or CMM Realty before you write an offer. Fees are due on the 1st of each month and are late after the 15th, with a $50 late fee.

How does parking work at The Heritage?

The association's FAQ says each unit has deeded, assigned parking spaces in a six-level gated garage, and that guests park on levels 5 and 6. Overnight parking is not allowed in the 4 spaces and 1 handicapped space in front of the building. Confirm how many spaces are assigned to the unit you are considering.

Can you rent out a condo at The Heritage? Are short-term rentals allowed?

Leases are possible with association approval. The Master Deed says any apartment lease is subject to the association's prior written approval, that no rooms may be rented, and that no transient tenants may be accommodated. The Heritage Handbook says leases must be for at least one year, with a $1,000 owner deposit to the association. Separately, the City of Columbia requires a residential rental permit for each rental unit, and rentals of less than 30 consecutive days also need a city short-term rental permit, a business license, and zoning approval. Confirm current leasing rules with the association before you buy with plans to rent.

Are pets allowed at The Heritage?

The association's FAQ says dogs are prohibited at The Heritage for homeowners, tenants, and guests, and that only a homeowner is permitted to have a cat. The Heritage Handbook says no dogs are permitted "except as required by law," and the Handbook's lease form and the Lease Approval Application say a lessee may not bring a dog or any other animal "except a cat." Because the documents differ on whether a tenant may keep a cat, confirm with management before signing a lease.

Do I need board approval to buy a condo at The Heritage?

Yes. The association's FAQ says buyers submit a Purchase Approval Application with the ratified contract to the Welcome Committee, which checks references and reports to the board, and buyers meet the board before closing. The FAQ notes the master deed requires a 5% earnest-money deposit. Board meetings are on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (the third Tuesday in January), in the Card Room or by Zoom.

What amenities does The Heritage have?

The Heritage has 24/7 door staff, key-fob and garage-remote access, a six-level gated parking garage, a heated pool with an outdoor kitchen and gas grill, a fitness center, a hobby shop, a wine cellar, a media room, a card room, The Heritage Club Room, a package room, and reservable community rooms. CMM Realty also lists a yoga and pilates room and penthouse-level lounge space.

What have The Heritage condos sold for recently?

Richland County public records show Heritage sales of $50,000 or more ranging from $232,000 to $730,000 from January 2024 through October 14, 2026 (the latest qualifying recorded deed), including unit 17A at $730,000 in May 2025 and unit 11A at $647,500 in April 2026. These are recorded deed prices, not MLS statistics, and the most recent closings may not be recorded yet.

Is The Heritage close to USC, the State House, and Five Points?

Yes. The Heritage is on Senate Street in downtown Columbia, and CMM Realty describes it as next to the USC campus, a short stroll to the State House and the historic USC Horseshoe, and within walking distance of the Capitol, USC, and Five Points. Driving-route estimates mapped November 10, 2026, were about 0.5 miles to the Horseshoe, about 0.8 miles to the State House, and about 0.7 miles to Five Points.

What school district serves The Heritage?

The Heritage is in Richland School District One. School assignments are set by address and can change, so please confirm 1829 Senate Street with the district before you rely on a specific school. We're happy to help you check.

Can I renovate a condo at The Heritage?

Yes, with approval. Submit a Request to Repair Notice before work begins. Contractors who affect plumbing, electrical, or HVAC must be licensed and insured, with a certificate of insurance on file. Work that disturbs sheetrock, ceiling texture, or floor coverings requires asbestos testing first. The association's FAQ prohibits drilling into the concrete floor or ceiling slab.

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