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.
Acreage in Lexington County runs from roughly $50,000 for a 2.8-acre raw parcel to over $1.8M for a luxury estate. Compare Gaston, Pelion, Gilbert, Chapin and central Lexington, then learn the zoning, septic, horse and financing questions to ask.
Read MoreLexington County assesses owner-occupied homes at 4% of market value instead of 6%, and the median effective rate runs about 0.49% to 0.60%. Learn the exemptions, the January 15 deadline, the 90-day appeal window and how to budget before you buy.
Read MoreConfused by mismatched tax assessments, online estimates, and listing prices for your Lake Murray home? A property appraisal is the licensed valuation lenders and serious buyers rely on. Here’s what it measures, what it doesn’t, and how to prepare.
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.
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