Case Study: How We Sold 154 Glade Spring Drive and Moved Our Clients Across Saluda River Club
We sold 154 Glade Spring Drive in Lexington, SC so our clients could move from Saluda River Club's Village District to their dream home in the River District, all within the same neighborhood. In a challenging market, a sell-then-buy move like this takes careful timing. We coordinated the sale and the purchase together so our clients didn't lose the home they had been waiting for. You can see the full 154 Glade Spring Drive case study here.
The Property: A Five-Bedroom Craftsman in the Village District
154 Glade Spring Drive is a two-story Craftsman built in 2017 in the Village District of Saluda River Club, Lexington, SC 29072. It was listed at $749,500 (MLS #645668) and offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a half bath, and 3,024 square feet. Five true bedrooms are hard to find in this part of the community, and that was one of the home's biggest selling points.
A deep Southern front porch with a gas lantern has separate doors into the home office and the dining room. Hardwood floors run through the main level, French doors close off the office, and the living room has ceiling beams, a gas fireplace, and built-in cabinetry. The two-tone kitchen pairs white cabinets with a blue island, granite counters, a farmhouse sink, and a pantry. The primary suite is on the main level and has high ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and a bath with a soaking tub. A mudroom, laundry room, powder room, and screened back porch finish the first floor. Upstairs are a large loft, four bedrooms with walk-in closets, and a huge walk-in attic over the two-car garage. Plantation shutters run throughout, and the pool, playgrounds, and fitness center are a short walk away.
The Challenge: Selling and Buying at the Same Time
Our clients loved their Village District home. Then the right home came up in Saluda River Club's River District. On paper it was a simple move: sell one, buy the other. In a slower, more challenging market, it was much harder. Their current home had to stand out and attract a qualified buyer, and both transactions had to line up so our clients could secure the River District home without unnecessary stress or the risk of losing it.
Our Marketing Approach
Our team has helped nearly 100 families buy and sell in Saluda River Club, so we knew the neighborhood, understood its market, and knew what buyers there look for. We built a targeted marketing plan around professional photography and a polished presentation that put the home's strengths up front: the five bedrooms, the main-level primary suite, the dedicated office, and its move-in-ready condition.
We then reached beyond the MLS through our buyer network and digital exposure designed to reach buyers both locally and well beyond the Lexington area. Patrick O'Connor and Ronnie Michel listed the home. At the same time, we guided our clients through the purchase of their next home and kept both deals moving forward, adjusting the plan when needed. The goal was never just one sale. It was a smooth move from one Saluda River Club home to another.
The Result
Despite the challenging market, we sold our clients' Village District home and helped them buy their dream home in the River District. Because both transactions were coordinated, they made the move on their timeline and started their next chapter in the community they already loved. For sellers who also need to buy, that coordination matters as much as the sale price.
What This Means for Lexington Sellers
If you're thinking about moving up, downsizing, or switching neighborhoods in Lexington, the hardest part is often timing the sale and the purchase together. Working with a team that knows your neighborhood helps. In Saluda River Club, that experience covers nearly 100 families. Our team has sold over 1,800 homes, and we use that experience to plan both sides of your move so you can sell with confidence and buy the home you want.
Ready to buy or sell? Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224.