Last updated October 8, 2026

Cedar Cove — Gilbert, South Carolina.

Cedar Cove is a small Lake Murray neighborhood on the south shore of the lake, with a Gilbert mailing address (ZIP 29054) in unincorporated Lexington County. About a dozen homes line Cedar Cove Trail, a private dead-end road that runs north from US Highway 378 toward the water.

Name check: this guide is for Cedar Cove on Cedar Cove Trail in Gilbert — not the larger Cedar Cove neighborhood near Ballentine in Richland County, which has a Chapin mailing address and its own guide: Cedar Cove (Ballentine area). If a listing only says Cedar Cove, we'll confirm the street, county, and ZIP before you tour. See more south-shore communities on our Gilbert Lake Murray Neighborhoods page.

The Patrick O'Connor Team keeps this guide current and is always happy to answer questions about Cedar Cove.

About Cedar Cove

Cedar Cove is a compact, private-road pocket on Lake Murray — about a dozen homes rather than a large amenity subdivision.

Setting: small Lake Murray neighborhood on the south shore, just off US Highway 378
Size: about a dozen homes along one private road
Lakefront: roughly half of the homes are lakefront; the rest are near-lake
Homes: single-family homes, one to two stories
Years built: a wide mix, from the mid-1970s through the 2020s
Homesites: several are roughly an acre and a half to two acres
Association: Cedar Cove Association owns the private road
Not the same as: Cedar Cove near Ballentine (Chapin mailing address, Richland County)
Location: unincorporated Lexington County with a Gilbert 29054 mailing address

Homes for Sale in Cedar Cove

With only about a dozen homes, Cedar Cove listings are rare, and lakefront homes here can move quickly when they do come up. Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 or use the button below, and we'll set you up with alerts the moment something hits the market — along with nearby south-shore options while you wait.

Market Data as of October 2026

Because Cedar Cove is so small, one or two sales can swing any snapshot, so we don't quote a neighborhood average here. Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 and we'll pull the most recent recorded sales on Cedar Cove Trail, plus the most similar nearby Lake Murray homes, for a current market report.

Community details on this page come from Lexington County public property records and the Lexington County School District One school locator, checked October 8, 2026. This guide covers only Cedar Cove Trail in Gilbert — not Cedar Cove (Ballentine area). See more communities on our Gilbert Lake Murray Neighborhoods page. Ask us for current association documents, any dues, and the latest comparable sales.

Types of Homes

Cedar Cove is a single-family neighborhood. Homes were built one at a time over several decades — from the mid-1970s through the 2020s — so you'll see a mix of styles, sizes, and ages rather than one builder's floor plans. Several homesites are roughly an acre and a half to two acres, and roughly half of the homes are lakefront.

Neighborhood Amenities

Cedar Cove Trail is a private road owned by the neighborhood's association, Cedar Cove Association, and the community has recorded restrictions. We haven't found a clubhouse, pool, community dock, or other shared amenity described for Cedar Cove in the sources we checked. Ask us for a copy of the restrictions and association documents, and to confirm whether any dues or road-maintenance costs apply to a specific home.

Shopping, Dining, and Recreation

Cedar Cove homes use a Gilbert mailing address, but the neighborhood sits north of the Town of Gilbert along US Highway 378, between the Hollow Creek community and the Town of Lexington. Everyday shopping, dining, and services are in the Lexington area, and our Lake Murray boat ramps and access guide covers marinas farther west along US 378 on the south shore, including Hollow Creek Marina and SouthShore Marina. Tell us what you want close by and we'll show you the options.

Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

Patrick O'Connor
The Patrick O'Connor Team
Coldwell Banker Realty
607 Columbia Avenue
Lexington, SC 29072
803-243-0224
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Home Prices

Prices in Cedar Cove vary widely, because the neighborhood mixes lakefront and near-lake homes built across five decades on lots of different sizes. A lakefront home and a near-lake home on the same street can sit in very different price ranges. Call us for recent sales and a current comparative market analysis for any home you're considering.

Quick Facts

Location: Cedar Cove Trail, Gilbert, SC 29054
Jurisdiction: unincorporated Lexington County (outside the Town of Gilbert)
Type: small private-road Lake Murray neighborhood on the south shore, off US Highway 378
Size: about a dozen homes, roughly half lakefront
Years built: mid-1970s through the 2020s
Schools: Rocky Creek Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High, per the Lexington County School District One school locator for Cedar Cove Trail addresses
Not: Cedar Cove (Ballentine area) — Chapin mailing address, Richland County
More south-shore communities: our Gilbert Lake Murray Neighborhoods page

School assignments are set by address and can change. Please confirm the schools for any specific home directly with the school district, and we're happy to help you check.

Waterfront Homes

Roughly half of Cedar Cove's homes are lakefront, mostly toward the north end of Cedar Cove Trail, closest to the lake; the others are near-lake homes set back from the shoreline. We'll confirm the shoreline status of any specific address.

On Lake Murray, docks, boat lifts, and seawalls are permitted through Dominion Energy, and a dock permit transfers with the home when it sells. Our guide to Lake Murray dock permits and transfers explains what to check before you buy or sell.

Lake Murray Access

Lakefront homes may have their own docks; we haven't found a shared community dock or boat ramp for Cedar Cove. If you're considering a near-lake home, our Lake Murray boat ramps and access guide lists public and private launch options around the lake, including south-shore marinas along US 378. Ask us what applies to the home you're considering.

Location and Commute

Cedar Cove has a Gilbert mailing address (ZIP 29054) and sits in unincorporated Lexington County, outside the Town of Gilbert limits. Cedar Cove Trail is a private dead-end road off US Highway 378 on Lake Murray's south shore, between the Hollow Creek community and the Town of Lexington. From Lexington, head west on US 378; from Gilbert, head north to US 378. See more communities on our Gilbert Lake Murray Neighborhoods page.

Commute times vary by route and time of day — we're happy to map yours from any address you have in mind.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

Compare these nearby Lake Murray neighborhood guides on the Gilbert and Lexington side of the lake:

Looking for the Ballentine-area Cedar Cove with a Chapin mailing address? That's a different neighborhood — see our Cedar Cove (Ballentine area) guide.

Browse more guides on our Neighborhoods page.

Buying a Home in Cedar Cove

A few things we help every Cedar Cove buyer check:

If you want lakefront, confirm the specific home is lakefront and ask about any dock and its permits
On older homes, ask about the roof, systems, and seawall or shoreline condition
Confirm you are looking at Cedar Cove Trail in Gilbert — not Cedar Cove near Ballentine (Chapin mailing address)
Ask how the private road is maintained and whether the association shares any road costs
Ask for a copy of the recorded restrictions
Ask for the HOA or covenant documents and the current dues, if any, before you write an offer
Confirm school assignment for the specific address with the school district
Compare recent sales of truly similar homes rather than a neighborhood average

Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for a current home search and a tour.

Selling a Home in Cedar Cove

With only about a dozen homes, buyers often find Cedar Cove through a broader south-shore search, and some will confuse it with the Ballentine-area Cedar Cove. Lead with Cedar Cove Trail and Gilbert 29054, and have your survey, any dock permit, association details, and update records ready.

We price Cedar Cove homes from the most similar recent sales, prepare the documents buyers will ask for, and build a launch plan around what makes your home stand out.

Thinking of selling? Call 803-243-0224 or use the contact button below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cedar Cove in Gilbert?

Cedar Cove is a small Lake Murray neighborhood on the south shore of the lake, along Cedar Cove Trail, a private road off US Highway 378. Homes have a Gilbert mailing address (ZIP 29054) and sit in unincorporated Lexington County, outside the Town of Gilbert limits.

Is this the same as the Cedar Cove near Ballentine?

No. The Ballentine-area Cedar Cove is a separate, larger neighborhood in Richland County with a Chapin mailing address, and it has its own guide on our site. This guide covers only Cedar Cove Trail in Gilbert.

How many homes are in Cedar Cove?

About a dozen homes line Cedar Cove Trail, and roughly half of them are lakefront.

Does Cedar Cove have an HOA?

Cedar Cove Trail is a private road owned by Cedar Cove Association, and the neighborhood has recorded restrictions. Ask us for the association documents and to confirm whether any dues or road costs apply to a specific home before you write an offer.

What schools serve Cedar Cove?

Lexington County School District One's school locator lists Rocky Creek Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High for Cedar Cove Trail addresses. Assignments can change, so confirm any specific address with the district.

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