Last updated November 2026

The Lofts at Printers Square — Columbia, South Carolina

The Lofts at Printers Square is a mixed-use condominium at 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201, at Lady and Pulaski streets, inside the City of Columbia in Richland County. A June 2008 announcement for the project and its builder both place it in the Vista, and its architect, Johnston Design Group, says the design references the early 20th-century storefronts of Columbia's Vista District.

Richland County public property records list 13 parcels in the Lofts @ Printers Sq Horizontal Property Regime: 11 residential loft units and 2 commercial parcels, all addressed at 530 Lady Street. County building records list the residences as built in 2010 or 2011. Recorded county sales of $50,000 or more from 2024 through November 10, 2026, include one residential sale, unit 202 at $550,000 in October 2024. Two of the 11 residential unit cards are privacy-restricted and display no sale history.

The Lofts at Printers Square at a glance

  • Address: 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Type: Mixed-use condominium (horizontal property regime), 11 residential units and 2 commercial parcels
  • Building: four stories, as described by its builder
  • Built: 2010–2011 (Richland County records)
  • Floor plans: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom residential lofts (county unit cards)
  • Unit numbers: Residential units are numbered in 200, 300, and 400 series; the two commercial parcels are listed separately
  • Regime fee, parking, rentals, and pets: Not found in a public association document we could open — confirm in the current governing documents
  • Recorded residential sale (2024–November 10, 2026): unit 202 at $550,000 (October 2024). The recent sample is only one sale, and two unit cards display no sale history.

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes The Lofts at Printers Square 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.

Upper floors of The Lofts at Printers Square, a red-brick building with tall windows, a recessed top floor with metal sunshade frames, and a leafy street tree in front, under a blue sky

About The Lofts at Printers Square

The Lofts at Printers Square (sometimes written Printer's Square) is an 11-residence condominium, plus two commercial parcels in the same regime, at 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Richland County records use the legal name Lofts @ Printers Sq HPR.

Johnston Design Group, the project's architect, describes a mixed-use building that combines loft residences with commercial space, with design references to the early 20th-century storefronts of Columbia's Vista District. It says each residence connects to the outdoors with a private balcony or roof terrace, and it describes passive solar design, with balconies that serve as sun shades, and a high-efficiency centralized water-source heat pump. It lists the materials as precast concrete, tea-stained stucco, metal cladding, and brick veneer. A former marketing site at loftsatprinterssquare.com did not load on November 10 or November 11, 2026. We did not find a current official association website, a posted public set of rules, or a management-company page. Confirm the current management contact, the governing documents, and the amenities with the seller and the association before you write an offer.

What sets The Lofts at Printers Square apart from the Lake Murray condo and townhome communities we cover is its mixed-use loft building in the Vista and the small number of residences in one building. Because we could not open a public fee schedule, total monthly cost still depends on the unit's current regime fee, the owner's own utilities, and an HO-6 policy, all of which should be confirmed in writing.

History and development

City of Columbia ordinance records list Ordinance 2006-041, "Granting Encroachment to Lofts at Printers Square 530 Lady Street." A June 2008 Coldwell Banker United announcement reported the groundbreaking at the site, on the corner of Lady and Pulaski streets, and described 11 loft-style city homes designed by architects from Johnston Design Group and Overstreet Lofts & Bungalows and built by Carter Lambert Construction Managers & General Contractors. The founder of Quality First Construction Services, who built the project while working for a construction management firm, describes The Lofts at Printers Square as a four-story condominium building.

Richland County public property records list the 11 residential unit cards as built in 2010 or 2011, and the two commercial parcels as built in 2010, all in the Lofts @ Printers Sq Horizontal Property Regime, with deed/plat references including RB1690-2209. Zoning on the cards is RAC, which the City of Columbia lists as its Regional Activity Center/Corridor District. Tax district on the cards is 1CC, which City of Columbia documents identify as Richland One, City of Columbia, and the cards list city water and city sewer. County "stories" figures are listed as 1.00, which describes the unit, not the building's height. Residential unit numbers run in 200, 300, and 400 series; the county cards have no floor field, so this page does not assign floors from unit numbers.

Unit numbers and parcels

Richland County records show:

  • Two commercial parcels at 530 Lady Street, legally described as Commercial A and Commercial B
  • Residential units 201, 202, 203, and 204
  • Residential units 301, 302, 303, and 304
  • Residential units 401, 402, and 403

Confirm the unit number of the specific residence on its county card, and confirm its floor with the seller.

Corner view of The Lofts at Printers Square, a red-brick building with stacked balconies, blue awnings, and a recessed top floor, seen past palmetto trunks under an overcast sky

Homes for Sale in The Lofts at Printers Square

Homes for sale in The Lofts at Printers Square are residential condominium lofts in the mixed-use building at 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Richland County unit cards show 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom plans.

What usually separates one Printers Square listing from another:

  • Floor level and which side of the building the unit faces
  • Size and plan type, including whether the unit has a balcony or a roof terrace
  • Updates versus original finishes
  • The unit's current regime fee
  • How parking, if any, is assigned to the unit

Before you write an offer, confirm the current regime fee for that unit, what it covers, and the association documents.

Ask us for current listings and listing alerts.

Market Data as of November 10, 2026

Recorded residential sales of $50,000 or more at The Lofts at Printers Square from 2024 through November 10, 2026, include one sale: unit 202 at $550,000 in October 2024. This figure comes from Richland County public property records, not MLS statistics. It is a single recorded sale, not a range and not a median. Nominal low-dollar transfers and the two commercial parcels were excluded. Two of the 11 residential unit cards are privacy-restricted and display no sale history, so this may not include every recorded sale.

  • Recent recorded sales (prices of $50,000 or more):
    • 2026 through November 10: no residential sales of $50,000 or more were found in the records we pulled
    • 2025: no residential sales of $50,000 or more were found
    • 2024: 1 residential sale, unit 202 at $550,000 (October 2024)
  • Comparing homes: With only one recent sale, compare that sale carefully with the unit you are considering by floor, plan, square footage, and condition, and look at older recorded sales if needed. A 1,690-square-foot 2-bedroom and a 3,331-square-foot 3-bedroom are different products.
  • Total monthly cost: Compare The Lofts at Printers Square with other homes on purchase price plus the unit's regime fee, utilities, property taxes, and an HO-6 policy, not on price or fee alone.

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

Angled view of The Lofts at Printers Square showing stacked balconies with metal railings and ceiling fans, a recessed top-floor terrace, and red-brick walls behind street trees

Types of Homes

The Lofts at Printers Square residences are condominium lofts in one mixed-use building. Richland County unit cards show:

  • 2 bedroom (1 unit card), 1,690 square feet (unit 402)
  • 3 bedroom (7 unit cards), about 2,016 to 3,331 square feet
  • 4 bedroom (3 unit cards), 2,905 or 2,959 square feet

Bathroom counts on the cards include 2.5, 3, and 3.5 bathrooms. Johnston Design Group says each residence has a private balcony or roof terrace. Confirm the size, plan, and outdoor space of the specific unit; we can pull the county card for any unit you are considering.

The two commercial parcels in the regime (Commercial A, 2,946 square feet, and Commercial B, 2,851 square feet) are not residential homes.

Neighborhood Amenities

We did not find a current official association amenity list or a public set of rules. The architect's project page describes a mixed-use building with loft residences, commercial space, and a private balcony or roof terrace for each residence. Portal and marketing pages that list fees or amenities are not used as facts on this page.

Confirm the current amenities, access, parking, and any storage with the seller, the listing documents, and the association before you write an offer.

What the regime fee covers

We did not find a public association document that lists the monthly regime fee or itemizes what it covers. Confirm the current fee and what it covers for the specific unit with the association or the seller before you write an offer. Ask for the current operating budget, the reserve balance, and whether any special assessment is pending or planned.

Parking

We did not find a public association document that explains how parking is assigned. Confirm in writing how many spaces, if any, are assigned to the unit you are considering, whether they are deeded or limited common elements, and how guest parking works.

Pet policy

We did not find a public association document that states the pet rules. Confirm current pet rules in the governing documents before you write an offer. We did not find a public document that describes how assistance-animal or service-animal requests are handled; ask the association about its process.

Twilight sky over the downtown Columbia skyline, with high-rise towers and a domed building in silhouette above lit streets, seen past a metal railing

Shopping, Dining & Recreation

The Lofts at Printers Square is a short mapped route from Gervais Street, the South Carolina State Museum, and Main Street.

  • Gervais and Lincoln streets: About 0.4 miles by mapped route.
  • South Carolina State Museum: About 0.5 miles by mapped route.
  • Finlay Park: The City of Columbia reopened Finlay Park on November 15, 2025, after what the City calls a roughly $25 million revitalization. The mapped driving-route distance is about 0.9 miles.
  • Soda City Market: Columbia's Saturday market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, on the 1300 to 1700 blocks of Main Street, about 0.9 miles by mapped route to the 1500 block.
  • South Carolina State House: About 0.9 miles by mapped route.
  • Colonial Life Arena: About 0.9 miles by mapped route.
  • Koger Center for the Arts: About 1.0 mile by mapped route.
  • USC Horseshoe: About 1.3 miles by mapped route.
  • Five Points: About 2.2 miles by mapped route.
  • Williams-Brice Stadium: About 2.7 miles by mapped route.
  • Air travel: Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 7.5 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 The Lofts at Printers Square

The one recorded residential sale of $50,000 or more at The Lofts at Printers Square from 2024 through November 10, 2026, in Richland County public records is unit 202 at $550,000 in October 2024. Two of the 11 residential unit cards are privacy-restricted and display no sale history, so this may not include every recorded sale.

That is a Richland County public property record, not an MLS statistic, a median, or a typical price. Size, floor, condition, and view will pull other units lower or higher, and the recent sample is only one sale. Nominal low-dollar deed recordings and the commercial parcels were excluded.

Price is one part of the cost of owning here. Add the unit's monthly regime fee, utilities, property taxes, and an HO-6 condo insurance policy when you compare The Lofts at Printers Square with other homes.

Quick Facts

  • Location: The Lofts at Printers Square, 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • City / county: City of Columbia, Richland County (tax district 1CC)
  • Setting: At Lady and Pulaski streets; its builder and a 2008 project announcement describe it as in the Vista
  • Home type: Mixed-use condominium / horizontal property regime
  • Units: 11 residential condo unit parcels, plus 2 commercial parcels in the same regime (Richland County public property records, November 10, 2026)
  • Built: 2010–2011 (county records)
  • Building: four stories, as described by its builder
  • Zoning: RAC, Regional Activity Center/Corridor District (county cards; City of Columbia)
  • Residential unit numbers: 200, 300, and 400 series (county records)
  • Floor plans: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom (county unit cards)
  • Association / management: Lofts @ Printers Sq HPR; current official management contact was not found — confirm with the seller and the association
  • Regime fee, parking, rentals, and pets: Not found in a public association document we could open — confirm in the current governing documents
  • Schools: Tax district 1CC, which City of Columbia documents identify as Richland One, City of Columbia — check 530 Lady Street in Richland One's School Zone Locator
  • Utilities: City water and city sewer (county records)
Dusk view up a tree-lined street toward the lit high-rise towers of downtown Columbia, with brick buildings at left and a parking lot at right

Location & Commute

The Lofts at Printers Square is at 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201, at Lady and Pulaski streets.

Driving-route distance estimates from the midpoint of the 11 residential unit county map points, mapped November 10, 2026 (OpenStreetMap routing):

  • Gervais and Lincoln streets: about 0.4 miles
  • South Carolina State Museum: about 0.5 miles
  • Finlay Park: about 0.9 miles
  • Soda City Market (1500 Main Street): about 0.9 miles
  • South Carolina State House: about 0.9 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena: about 0.9 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts: about 1.0 mile
  • USC Horseshoe: about 1.3 miles
  • Five Points: about 2.2 miles
  • Williams-Brice Stadium: about 2.7 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport: about 7.5 miles

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

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

The Lofts at Printers Square is a small loft condominium at Lady and Pulaski streets, 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 and Vista condominium buildings exist near Printers Square. 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 Lofts at Printers Square

Buying at The Lofts at Printers Square means buying into a small condominium association, so review the unit, the fee, and the building's documents together. Because we could not open a public set of current rules, several items below have to be confirmed from the documents the seller and the association provide. 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: Get the master deed, bylaws, and current rules from the seller or the association, and review them before you write an offer.
  • Parking and outdoor space: Confirm in writing what parking, balcony, or roof terrace conveys with the unit.
  • Rentals: If you may rent the condo later, confirm whether the master deed, bylaws, or current rules restrict leasing, and on what terms. Separately, the City of Columbia requires a residential rental permit, $25 a year per unit, for each rental unit, and rental permits expire each year on December 31. Rentals of less than 30 consecutive days also need a City short-term rental permit, a business license, and zoning approval. The county cards list RAC zoning, which the City of Columbia lists as its Regional Activity Center/Corridor District, and the City says Ordinance No. 2025-107 allows short-term rentals in all Activity Center/Corridor districts. That does not make a permit automatic, and the association's documents can still restrict short-term rentals, so confirm both before you buy with plans to rent short-term.
  • Pets: Confirm current pet rules in the governing documents.
  • Renovations: Confirm the association's review process, contractor insurance requirements, and work hours before you plan work.
  • Schools: Confirm school assignment for the address directly with Richland School District One.
  • Comparable sales: The recent recorded-sale sample is only one sale, so compare older sales and similar Vista lofts carefully rather than treating $550,000 as typical.

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

Selling a Home in The Lofts at Printers Square

Selling a Printers Square loft goes more smoothly when the buyer's questions are answered up front: the unit's fee and what it covers, its floor and outdoor space, its parking, its updates, and the association documents.

We price these lofts from the most similar sales by plan, floor, and condition. The recent recorded-sale sample is small, so those comparisons matter. 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, parking, and renovations.

Professional photography and a clear explanation of the fee, the parking, and the Vista mixed-use setting matter here, because buyers are comparing total monthly cost and will want documents that are not posted publicly.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lofts at Printers Square in Columbia, SC?

The Lofts at Printers Square is a mixed-use condominium at 530 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201, at Lady and Pulaski streets, in the area its builder and a 2008 project announcement call the Vista. Richland County records show 11 residential lofts and two commercial parcels in the same horizontal property regime, with the residences listed as built in 2010 or 2011.

How many units does The Lofts at Printers Square have?

Richland County records show 11 residential condo unit parcels and 2 commercial parcels in the Lofts @ Printers Sq Horizontal Property Regime. Residential unit numbers run in 200, 300, and 400 series (four units in the 200 series, four in the 300 series, and three in the 400 series).

When was The Lofts at Printers Square built?

Richland County building records list the residences as built in 2010 or 2011, and the two commercial parcels as built in 2010.

What does the HOA fee at The Lofts at Printers Square cover?

We did not find a public association document that itemizes what the monthly regime fee covers. Confirm what the current fee covers for the specific unit with the association or the seller.

How much are the HOA fees at The Lofts at Printers Square?

We did not find a public association document that lists dollar amounts. Confirm the current monthly regime fee for the specific unit with the association or the seller before you write an offer.

How does parking work at The Lofts at Printers Square?

We did not find a public association document that explains parking. Confirm how many spaces, if any, are assigned to the unit you are considering, and how guest parking works.

Can you rent out a condo at The Lofts at Printers Square? Are short-term rentals allowed?

We did not find a public association document that states the leasing rules. Confirm whether the master deed, bylaws, or current rules restrict leasing before you buy with plans to rent. Separately, the City of Columbia requires a residential rental permit, $25 a year per unit, for each rental unit, and rental permits expire each year on December 31. Rentals of less than 30 consecutive days also need a City short-term rental permit, a business license, and zoning approval. The county cards list RAC zoning, which the City lists as its Regional Activity Center/Corridor District, and the City says Ordinance No. 2025-107 allows short-term rentals in all Activity Center/Corridor districts. That does not make a permit automatic, and the association's documents can still restrict short-term rentals, so confirm the association's rules and the City's requirements for the specific unit.

Are pets allowed at The Lofts at Printers Square?

We did not find a public association document that states the pet rules. Confirm the current rules in the governing documents before you write an offer.

What amenities does The Lofts at Printers Square have?

The architect's project page describes a mixed-use building with loft residences, commercial space, and a private balcony or roof terrace for each residence. Confirm the current amenities with the seller and the association.

What have The Lofts at Printers Square condos sold for recently?

Richland County public records show one residential sale of $50,000 or more from 2024 through November 10, 2026: unit 202 at $550,000 in October 2024. That is a recorded deed price, not an MLS statistic, and it is only one sale. Two of the 11 residential unit cards are privacy-restricted and display no sale history.

How far is The Lofts at Printers Square from the State Museum, Finlay Park, and Main Street?

Driving-route estimates from the building, mapped November 10, 2026, were about 0.5 miles to the South Carolina State Museum, about 0.9 miles to Finlay Park, and about 0.9 miles to the 1500 block of Main Street, where Soda City Market runs on Saturdays. Walk and drive times vary with route, traffic, and pace.

What school district serves The Lofts at Printers Square?

530 Lady Street is in downtown Columbia, which Richland School District One serves. School assignments are set by address and can change, so check 530 Lady Street in Richland One's School Zone Locator, or with the district, before you rely on a specific school. We're happy to help you check.

Who manages The Lofts at Printers Square?

We did not find a current official management-company page or a working association website. Confirm the current management contact with the seller or in the association documents.

Can I renovate a condo at The Lofts at Printers Square?

Confirm the association's review process in the current governing documents before you plan work. We did not find a public renovation or architectural-review form for this community.

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Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes The Lofts at Printers Square 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