Historic landmark building in downtown Columbia sold

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A historic building in downtown Columbia has been sold.

Colliers South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Crawford Prezioso represented Back Porch Group LLC in the sale of the more than 2,000-square-foot building at 2027 Taylor St. to Ernest Finney Group LLC, according to a news release.

The building is a historical landmark at the corner of Taylor and Harden streets. It is the original residence of Matilda Arabella Evans, the first African American licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina, the release stated. According to Historic Columbia, the property remained with the Evans family until 2005 when the building was sold to a Columbia attorney.

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“The property has a remarkable history, and the client wanted to ensure its new owner would understand the significance and history of the building,” Teaster said in the release “Through the devoted efforts of the Ernest Finney Group, the building’s history of service to the local community will continue to be honored and preserved for generations to come.”

Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.

Teaster and Prezioso are senior brokerage associates with Colliers South Carolina. Teaster specializes in local small businesses, women-owned businesses and nonprofit organizations in the historic areas of downtown Columbia. Prezioso represents owners, landlords, users and tenants in the leasing and sale of commercial properties throughout Columbia and central South Carolina.