Welcome to the blog of the Patrick O'Connor Team, your premier resource for real estate insights in the South Carolina Midlands. Our content offers expert analysis on market trends, home-selling strategies, and local community guides. We provide the knowledge you need to make informed real estate decisions while also helping you discover the best of what Columbia and the surrounding areas have to offer.
Buying a home on Lake Murray, SC takes more than a standard search. This practical 2026 guide covers market pricing, dock and Dominion Energy rules, septic and flood insurance, and how to make a competitive offer with The Patrick O’Connor Team.
Read MoreEvery Irmo homeowner asks what their home is worth right now. Online estimates can swing tens of thousands of dollars. This guide breaks down 2026 Irmo market data, neighborhood price-per-square-foot ranges, and three ways to get a reliable number for your specific home.
Read MoreLexington, SC has about 1,081 active homes listed, with a median listing price around $335,000 and a median sold price around $315,000. Homes are going under contract in 36 to 70 days depending on price and condition. The $250,000 to $420,000 band is where most families land in 2026.
Read MoreTop realtors in Lexington SC earn that title through verified sales volume, neighborhood pricing skill, and marketing that reaches buyers early. Submarkets like Woodcreek Farms, Saluda River Club, and Lake Murray waterfront run from about $350K to well over $1M. Ask for list-to-sale ratios, a written marketing plan, and recent closed comps in your exact neighborhood before you hire.
Read MoreChoosing a Lexington SC real estate agent means testing hyper-local pricing skill, not star ratings. Median sale prices in 2026 run $310,000 to $341,000, so a few percent off the number is real money. Ask for a written marketing plan, list-to-sale ratio, and recent closed sales in your exact neighborhood before you commit.
Read MoreLake Murray SC home costs in 2026 run from the mid-$400s for lake-area interiors to millions for prime waterfront, with median sales around $490,000 to $497,000. True waterfront listings median about $520,000; Chapin three-bedroom waterfront closes near $825,000, and Lexington deep-water around $1.18 million. Dock permits, HOA fees, and flood insurance can add tens of thousands beyond the list price.
Read MoreLake Murray home prices rose 13.7% year over year through May 2026, with a lake-wide median around $497,000 and an average near $1.19 million. Deep-water dock access often adds $100,000 to $300,000 versus shallow-cove homes. A free CMA from a waterfront specialist is the practical next step.
Read MoreBuying a Lake Murray home means treating waterfront financing, Dominion Energy dock permits, flood insurance, and community choice as core due diligence, not extras. Waterfront medians sit near $520,000 for listings with private dock access, while Chapin waterfront closings run around $825,000. Get waterfront-specific pre-approval before you tour.
Read MoreAs of mid-2026, there are approximately 177 active listings across Lake Murray, with a lake-wide median list price of $725,000. Waterfront listings run a median of $520,000 and about 86 days on market.
Read MoreAs of mid-2026, Lake Murray has about 177 active listings and 2.5 months of supply. Closed-sale medians sit near $490,000-$497,000. True lakefront averages about $850,000 versus about $440,000 off-water.
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