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If you’re planning a Lake Murray SC home sale in 2026, inventory currently runs 126–177 listings with about 115 true waterfront homes competing for buyers. Median list prices sit between $725,000 and $800,000 lake-wide. Pricing to your submarket comps, launching in the spring window, and documenting Dominion Energy dock permits are the decisions that most affect your net.
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 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 MoreLake Murray waterfront properties carry a median listing price around $800,000 in 2026, with Chapin roughly $562,000 to $825,000 and Lexington deep-water near $1.18 million. Buyers need to verify Dominion Energy dock permits, seasonal water depth, and shoreline condition before an offer. About 126 to 177 active lakefront listings at a given time.
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