The Columbia County real estate market saw significant activity in mid-October, with transactions totaling over $4.2 million. The largest single sale involved a major timberland acquisition, where Potlatch Deltic Forest Holdings, Inc. purchased nearly 1,500 acres for more than $3.1 million, signaling continued investment in the region's natural resources.
Alongside this major land deal, five residential properties and another significant land parcel changed hands between October 10 and October 21, 2025. These sales, primarily concentrated in Magnolia and Taylor, reflect a dynamic local market with properties ranging from large rural estates to single-family homes in established neighborhoods.
Key Takeaways
- A total of seven major real estate transactions exceeding $100,000 were recorded in Columbia County from October 10-21, 2025.
- The total value of these sales surpassed $4.28 million.
- Potlatch Deltic Forest Holdings, Inc. made the largest purchase, acquiring 1,456 acres of timberland for over $3.1 million.
- Five residential homes were sold, with prices ranging from $130,000 to $320,000.
- The majority of transactions were centered around the communities of Magnolia and Taylor.
Major Timberland Acquisition Dominates Market
The most substantial transaction during this period was a land sale on October 10. Potlatch Deltic Forest Holdings, Inc., a major real estate investment trust based in Spokane, Washington, acquired approximately 1,456 acres of land in the Taylor area. The total purchase price was reported at $3,130,084.15.
The seller was SPP Montana, LLC, an entity based in Macon, Georgia. This sale encompassed five separate tracts of land, highlighting a strategic consolidation of timber and rural acreage in the county.
Details of the Potlatch Deltic Purchase
The acquisition was spread across several parcels located near Taylor, including:
- 480 acres located off Columbia 200
- 461.04 acres situated on Columbia 249 and Columbia 472
- 318.10 acres on Columbia 472
- 120 acres on Columbia 471
- 77.60 acres fronting Highway 160
A Quick Turnaround
The seller, SPP Montana, LLC, had acquired these same parcels less than three years prior, on November 15, 2022. The previous purchase from Twin Creeks Timber LLC was for $2,589,301. This recent sale to Potlatch Deltic represents a notable increase in value over a relatively short holding period.
Activity in the Residential Sector
While the land sale was the largest by value, the residential market in Columbia County also demonstrated steady activity. Five homes were sold, with Magnolia being the center of most transactions. The highest-priced home sale was a property on Highway 79 South.
Residential Sales by the Numbers
The five residential sales recorded in this period had a combined value of $1,054,000. The average sale price for a home in this set of transactions was $210,800.
Highlight: Highway 79 South Property Sells for $320,000
On October 20, a 2,657-square-foot house on Highway 79 South in Magnolia sold for $320,000. The property was sold by Clara Jacqueline Stevens and George Stevens to Eric W. Nordin and Allyson M. Nordin. Public records show the buyers secured a mortgage for the full purchase amount from Navy Federal Credit Union.
Other Notable Home Sales
Several other significant residential sales took place across the county, showcasing a range of property types and values.
A 2,280-square-foot house situated on a substantial 25.78-acre lot on Columbia 511 in Magnolia was sold on October 14 for $295,000. Jeremy Lee May and Christin May sold the property to John Braswell and Misty Braswell. The buyers financed the purchase with a $280,250 mortgage from Rocket Mortgage, LLC.
In McNeil, a 2,206-square-foot home on 14.71 acres on Cedar Street sold for $150,000 on October 10. The sellers were Ricky G. Muncrief and Kim D. Muncrief, and the buyers were Charles Patrick Finney and Stephanie Dawn Finney. The Muncriefs had owned the property since 1990, when they purchased it for $53,000.
Two other homes in Magnolia also changed hands:
- A 1,885-square-foot house on Karen Circle sold for $159,000 on October 20.
- A 1,300-square-foot house on Felix Street sold for $130,000 on October 21.
Additional Land Transaction in Taylor
Beyond the Potlatch Deltic acquisition, another land sale was recorded in the Taylor area. On October 16, a 200-acre parcel on Columbia 20, which included an unspecified structure, was sold for $101,000.
The land was sold by Terry Kyle, acting as attorney in fact for Olivia Ann Kyle, to TAP Inc., a corporation based in Stamps, Arkansas. No mortgage information was publicly available for this transaction, suggesting a possible cash purchase or private financing.
Understanding the Data
The information presented is sourced from public records filed with the Columbia County Circuit Clerk and County Assessor. It is important to note that the sale prices do not account for any investments or improvements made by the sellers during their ownership. Therefore, the difference between a past purchase price and a recent sale price does not necessarily represent the seller's net profit.
The combined activity in both the land and residential markets underscores a healthy and diverse real estate environment in Columbia County. The significant investment by a national timberland company, coupled with consistent movement in the housing sector, points to sustained economic confidence in the region.
