Neighborhood Guides — Lexington, Lake Murray and Columbia, SC

Last updated October 2026

These are The Patrick O'Connor Team's guides to 156 neighborhoods around Lake Murray, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, and greater Columbia, South Carolina. Each guide covers home types, prices, HOA dues and amenities, lake access, schools, and commute times, with sources.

Pick an area below, or jump straight to condos and townhomes or 55+ communities. Lake Murray neighborhoods are listed first in each area.

Lexington · Irmo and Columbia · Chapin · Gilbert · Leesville · Prosperity · West Columbia · Condos and Townhomes · 55+ Communities

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Aerial view of a Midlands South Carolina neighborhood at sunset

Lexington Neighborhoods

Lexington, SC 29072 and 29073, including the Lexington side of Lake Murray.

On Lake Murray

Other Neighborhoods


Brick two-story home at dusk in the Irmo, South Carolina area

Irmo and Columbia Neighborhoods

Irmo (29063) and the Columbia 29212 neighborhoods along Lake Murray's east shore near the dam.

On Lake Murray

Other Neighborhoods


Chapin Neighborhoods

Chapin (29036), including the Ballentine area and the north side of Lake Murray.

On Lake Murray

Other Neighborhoods


Gilbert Neighborhoods

Gilbert (29054) on the south shore of Lake Murray.

On Lake Murray


Leesville Neighborhoods

Leesville (29070) on the west side of Lake Murray.

On Lake Murray


Prosperity Neighborhoods

Prosperity (29127) on the Newberry County and Saluda County side of Lake Murray.

On Lake Murray


West Columbia Neighborhoods

West Columbia and Cayce (29169 and 29170), near the Saluda and Congaree rivers.

Neighborhoods


Condos and Townhomes

Condo and townhome communities from every area above, for buyers who want lower-maintenance living.


55+ Communities

Age-restricted communities for buyers 55 and older.


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