109 Feet of Deep Water and Forever Sunsets on Lake Murray
$1,325,000
Lexington sits on the southern shore of Lake Murray in central South Carolina, and this house holds one of the better stretches of it: 109 feet of deep, year-round water with a sandy beach and views the sellers call some of the best on the lake.
The kitchen was completely redone — new custom cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, and new hardwood floors running into a great room anchored by a two-story stone fireplace under cathedral ceilings. Four bedrooms and three full bathrooms fill 1,850 square feet, split across two levels: the primary suite has its own lake-view deck, two more bedrooms and a bath share the main floor, and a fourth bedroom set up as a teen suite has its own full bath on the lower, lake-side level. Outside, a newer dock, a sea wall, and a new heavy-duty boat lift rated for big boats sit on 0.53 private acres, with the lake side of the lot flat, landscaped, and running its own lake-drawn sprinkler system.
At $1,325,000, or $716 a square foot, the price reflects true deep-water frontage on one of Lake Murray's better stretches — the seller has already signaled room to talk, so there may be space to negotiate. The $275 monthly HOA includes access to a neighborhood boat ramp, worth factoring into the math alongside the dock that's already in place. For sale by owner — see the Zillow listing for contact details.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
The property carries 109 feet of frontage on Lake Murray, paired with a sea wall and a sandy beach. That combination is harder to find than it sounds, since a lot of Murray's shoreline runs either all rock or all beach, not both. The water here is described as clear and deep year-round. That matters on a lake where levels do fluctuate seasonally, so it's worth confirming the actual depth at the dock during a site visit rather than assuming it from photos.
Recreation & Boating
Lake Murray covers about 50,000 acres and is one of South Carolina's largest lakes. It's especially known for striped bass fishing, since the lake is stocked and managed specifically for them, and it sees a busy boating scene each summer. The neighborhood's own boat ramp is included with the HOA. That's a real convenience for anyone who wants a second launch point beyond the private dock, especially when hosting guests with their own boats.
Dock & Waterfront Features
A newer dock is already in place, along with a new heavy-duty boat lift rated for larger boats. That's not the standard-capacity lift a smaller pontoon would need. Confirm with the seller the lift's exact weight rating before assuming it fits a specific boat. It's also worth asking whether any South Carolina DHEC permitting is on file for the dock structure itself, since permit history isn't always included in a listing.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
Lake Murray is a reservoir managed by Dominion Energy through the Saluda Dam. That means water levels are controlled rather than purely weather-driven, which changes the usual flood-risk conversation somewhat. Reservoir levels can still shift with drought and heavy rain, so it's still worth pulling the FEMA flood zone designation for this specific parcel. Get an actual flood insurance quote before closing rather than assuming the reservoir status makes that step unnecessary.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Lexington sits a short drive southwest of Columbia and has grown into one of the lake's more popular towns. It still has a historic town square at its center, and the Icehouse Amphitheater hosts outdoor concerts throughout the warmer months. Despite being part of the greater Columbia metro, the Main Street area keeps a small-town feel that a lot of nearby lake towns have traded away for strip development.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Dreher Island State Park sits out in the middle of Lake Murray and is one of South Carolina's most popular state parks. It offers camping, hiking trails, and three separate boat ramps, which spreads out boat traffic on busy weekends. Lake Murray also hosts one of the state's largest Fourth of July fireworks displays each year, launched from barges on the water. It's visible from docks all around the lake, including from a property with a view like this one.
Listed on Zillow
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