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**Recent Deals in Columbia County**
A flurry of activity has taken place in Columbia County's real estate market, with six residential sales exceeding $100,000. These deals, recorded between February 24 and March 12, 2025, offer a glimpse into the county's property landscape.
On Sue Street in Magnolia, a 1,728 SF house changed hands for $157,500 on February 24. The sellers, Deborah Bailey and Bobby Bailey, transferred ownership to David Hilliard and Ann Hilliard without mortgage information available. This sale marks a significant profit for the Baileys, who acquired the property just three months prior through a beneficiary deed.
A more substantial transaction occurred on Sunset Boulevard in Magnolia, where Edwin James Lewis II and Gilda Lewis sold their 1,740 SF home to Cindy Martin Real Estate, Inc. for $210,000 on February 28. This sale was financed by a commercial mortgage of $188,790 from The Peoples Bank in Magnolia. The property had previously been owned by the Lois Jean Rowe Estate before being conveyed to William Charlton Rowe and ultimately sold to Lewis.
In another notable deal, Thomas U. Fallin Jr. and Patricia Fallin sold their 1,565 SF house on Reeves Street in Magnolia for $150,000 on February 28. The buyers, Tyler Woodson and Hayley Woodson, financed the purchase with a mortgage of $112,500 from Nationstar Mortgage, LLC.
Other significant sales include:
* A 3,779 SF house on Sue Street in Magnolia sold to Joseph Edward McMillan and Stephanie Rae McMillan for $225,000 on March 3, backed by a mortgage of $213,750.
* A 2,044 SF house on Summerwood Drive in Magnolia netted $290,000 on March 3, with LaRuth S. Ross and Adrian T. Ross financing the purchase with a mortgage of $290,000.
* A 926 SF house on Shamrock Street in Magnolia sold to Lindsey Cook for $155,000 on March 12, financed by a mortgage of $147,250.
These transactions highlight the dynamic nature of Columbia County's real estate market and underscore the importance of considering factors beyond sale prices when evaluating property ownership.
