Last updated November 4, 2026

Cherokee Shores — Lexington, South Carolina

Cherokee Shores is an established Lake Murray residential neighborhood in Lexington, South Carolina (ZIP 29072), approached via Old Cherokee Road off the US-378 corridor. It is a lake-access neighborhood: residents share community amenities that include a boat ramp, community dock, sandy beach area, boat storage, and a community pool, rather than private shoreline for every homesite. Some addresses also market deeded boat slips or direct waterfront with private docks.

Housing is predominantly single-family, in Charleston-influenced, coastal, craftsman, and traditional brick styles. Qualified home sales since April 2025 range from $632,500 to $1,450,000, and one of our listings closed at $732,000 in February 2026.

About Cherokee Shores

Cherokee Shores sits on the Lexington / south-shore side of Lake Murray near the Old Cherokee Road corridor, in the same shoreline area often compared with Pilgrim Point and other Lexington lake enclaves. Main streets include Cherokee Shores Drive, Harbor Vista Circle, Bay Pointe Drive, Porth Circle, Cherokee Isle Court and Marina Court.

Lexington County records show 69 homes in Cherokee Shores (Phases 1 and 2), built from 2006 to 2023, plus 2 vacant lots. Twenty homes are classed as lakefront.

What sets Cherokee Shores apart in the Lexington Lake Murray corridor is a concentrated set of amenities oriented to lake living: a community boat ramp and dock, boat storage, a sandy beach area, a playground, and a community pool. At the same time, select addresses have private docks or deeded deep-water boat slips, a combination that matters for comparing homes and setting expectations. Not every Cherokee Shores address is waterfront.

Architecture is varied rather than production-identical. Charleston-style elevations, craftsman details, coastal porches, and traditional brick exteriors are all common. Lots are relatively compact (about 0.14 to 0.44 acre in county records), with outdoor living emphasized through decks, porches, and lake-oriented amenities.

Brick and stone home exterior in Cherokee Shores on Lake Murray

Homes for Sale in Cherokee Shores

Homes for sale in Cherokee Shores are typically single-family residences. Common types include:

  • Interior or lake-access homes that use the community boat ramp, dock, beach, and pool
  • Homes with deeded boat slips and/or dry boat storage rights
  • Lakefront homes, which county records put on Bay Pointe Drive, Cherokee Isle Court, Cherokee Shores Drive and Marina Court

Cherokee Shores is primarily a lake-access community, so ask whether a specific address has private shoreline, a deeded slip, storage rights, or only the shared amenities.

Inventory in an established lake enclave can turn slowly, so buyers often need listing alerts and early notice when a home on Cherokee Shores Drive, Harbor Vista Circle, Bay Pointe Drive, Porth Circle, Cherokee Isle Court or Marina Court comes available. Buyers typically compare Cherokee Shores with other Lexington lake-access and gated communities on amenities, slip availability, condition, and commute.

Market Data as of November 2026

Sales below are qualified home sales in Lexington County records. Ask us for a current MLS comparison of closed sales, median price, price range, and days on market.

  • Comparing homes: Cherokee Shores is a lake-access neighborhood with some direct waterfront and deeded-slip addresses. Compare waterfront, slip, and lake-access homes separately.
  • Asking prices: Ask us for current listings.
  • Qualified home sales since April 2025: 113 Cherokee Isle Court at $1,350,000 (March 2026, lakefront), 117 Cherokee Shores Drive at $732,000 (February 2026), 152 Porth Circle at $632,500 (December 2025), 109 Cherokee Isle Court at $740,000 (November 2025), 125 Cherokee Shores Drive at $835,000 (October 2025), 113 Cherokee Shores Drive at $1,150,000 (October 2025), 305 Marina Court at $1,450,000 (July 2025, lakefront), 400 Bay Pointe Drive at $730,000 (July 2025) and 429 Bay Pointe Drive at $925,000 (April 2025, lakefront).
  • Recent sale: 117 Cherokee Shores Drive, listed by The Patrick O'Connor Team, closed at $732,000 on February 27, 2026, with deeded lake access, a deeded deep-water boat slip, and dry boat storage.
  • HOA: Ask for the recorded HOA documents to confirm current dues and what they cover.

Inventory is limited, so think of price as a range rather than a single number. Waterfront, deeded-slip, and community lake-access homes are not directly comparable, and the wide price range means no single average is representative.

Aerial of waterfront peninsula homes in Cherokee Shores on Lake Murray

Types of Homes

Cherokee Shores housing is predominantly single-family, in Charleston-influenced and coastal designs, craftsman details, and traditional brick. County records show homes of about 1,590 to 4,210 heated square feet (median about 3,090), mostly with 3 to 5 bedrooms, on lots of about 0.14 to 0.44 acre.

Floor plans often emphasize open living, hardwoods, outdoor porches or decks, and storage for lake gear (some homes have garages large enough for boats or RVs). Updates to the roof, systems, kitchens, and outdoor living are a meaningful part of the resale story. Lots are more compact than some half-acre Lexington lake-access enclaves, so outdoor living and proximity to amenities matter as much as yard size.

Community pool at Cherokee Shores on Lake Murray

Neighborhood Amenities

Amenities include:

  • Community boat ramp
  • Shared community dock
  • Boat storage
  • Deeded boat slips on select properties
  • Sandy beach area
  • Community pool and playground
  • Common-area maintenance via the homeowners association

Current listings describe a community boat ramp, community dock, resort-style pool, playground, sandy beach area, boat storage, and boat slips as available; some homes come with a deeded boat slip. County records show the Cherokee Shores Homeowners Association owns a 0.71-acre Phase 2 amenity area on Porth Circle, a 0.39-acre lakefront parcel recorded as "Island," a 0.72-acre improved parcel on Harbor Vista Circle and a short private-road parcel.

Ask for the recorded HOA documents to confirm current dues and what they cover.

Private pools and outdoor living are home-level amenities where present.

Community beach with chairs and dock at Cherokee Shores

Shopping, Dining & Recreation

Cherokee Shores' location on the Old Cherokee Road / US-378 Lexington Lake Murray corridor puts residents within a short drive of downtown Lexington shopping and dining, medical services along Lexington corridors, and everyday Midlands retail. Boating and fishing through the community ramp and dock, beach and pool use, and select private-dock or deeded-slip addresses add shoreline convenience.

For more of the lake, see our Lake Murray restaurants by boat and Lake Murray boat ramps guides.

Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

The Patrick O'Connor Team at Coldwell Banker Realty

Phone: 803-243-0224

Email: patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com

Office: 607 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072

Home Prices in Cherokee Shores

Cherokee Shores price positioning spans a wide band because the community mixes lake-access homes, deeded-slip addresses, and occasional direct waterfront. Recent public closed sales include 117 Cherokee Shores Drive at $732,000 (February 27, 2026), 109 Cherokee Isle Court at $740,000 (November 17, 2025), and 125 Cherokee Shores Drive at $835,000 (October 28, 2025). Qualified home sales since April 2025 range from $632,500 to $1,450,000. Lakefront, deeded-slip and lake-access homes price very differently, so we compare a home only with the same type.

Do not treat any single sale or average as a typical Cherokee Shores price. Waterfront versus lake-access, slip rights, and finish level drive large spreads.

Quick Facts

  • City / ZIP: Lexington, South Carolina 29072
  • Location: Lexington / Lake Murray corridor, off Old Cherokee Road near US-378; shoreline area near Pilgrim Point
  • Streets: Cherokee Shores Drive, Harbor Vista Circle, Bay Pointe Drive, Porth Circle, Cherokee Isle Court and Marina Court. Most are county-maintained with sidewalks; Marina Court is private.
  • Homes: 69 built 2006 to 2023, 20 lakefront
  • Lake Murray: lake-access community — community boat ramp, dock, beach, boat storage, and pool; some addresses are direct waterfront or include deeded slips
  • Home types: Single-family; Charleston / coastal / craftsman / traditional brick mix
  • Approx. home sizes: about 1,590 to 4,210 heated sq ft
  • Lots: about 0.14 to 0.44 acre
  • HOA: Yes — Ask for the recorded HOA documents to confirm current dues and what they cover.
  • Schools: Lexington County School District One — Lake Murray Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High
  • Major roads: Old Cherokee Road; US-378 corridor; access toward downtown Lexington

The area is in Lexington County School District One. The district's school locator, which its enrollment page links as the current locator, returns Lake Murray Elementary, Beechwood Middle and Lexington High for the addresses checked (117 Cherokee Shores Drive, 413 Bay Pointe Drive, 152 Porth Circle and 113 Cherokee Isle Court) when queried Nov 4, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year. Please verify school assignment with the district for the exact address, through lexington1.net/lex1family/students-families/enrollment or by calling 803-821-1000.

Community boat slips at Cherokee Shores on Lake Murray

Waterfront Homes

County records put the 20 lakefront homes on Bay Pointe Drive, Cherokee Isle Court, Cherokee Shores Drive and Marina Court. Other homes use the community ramp and dock, and some listings include a deeded boat slip.

Waterfront and slip pricing is not the same as pricing for interior lake-access homes. Dock permits, slip assignments, shoreline condition, water depth, and lift capacity vary by address. Not every Cherokee Shores address is waterfront or includes a slip.

Boat ramp and docks at Cherokee Shores on Lake Murray

Lake Murray Access

Cherokee Shores is a lake-access community, and some addresses are direct waterfront or include deeded slips.

1. Community lake access — the boat ramp, community dock, sandy beach, boat storage, and pool give non-waterfront homes lake use.

2. Direct waterfront / deeded slips — select homes have private shoreline and docks, or deeded deep-water slips with storage.

Lake-access rules, slip waitlists, boat-size limits, guest use, beach and pool policies, and dock assignment terms are set by the association.

Location & Commute

Cherokee Shores is on the Lexington side of Lake Murray, ZIP 29072, off Old Cherokee Road near the US-378 corridor. To get there, take Hwy 378 to Old Cherokee Road, then enter the Cherokee Shores subdivision.

I-20 and I-26 access is available via Lexington and Midlands highway connections. Everyday Lexington amenities are a major convenience of this location.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

Buyers weighing Lexington Lake Murray options often compare Cherokee Shores with Harbour Place (community lake access off Old Chapin Road), Kingston Harbour (community lake access and a full set of amenities near the dam), Spence Plantation (gated; mix of direct waterfront and lake-access estates), and Turners Pointe (gated peninsula / direct-waterfront focus). Other names buyers often compare include Pilgrim Point. Next door is Blacksgate Bundrick; Porth Circle runs through both neighborhoods.

Also see Timberlake (Chapin golf + lake) and Beacon Point (Irmo / east-shore gated) when comparing lifestyle and commute. Browse more Midlands and Lake Murray context from the Neighborhoods section.

Lake guides: Lake Murray dock permits buyer's guide, Lake Murray waterfront properties 2026 and Lake Murray boat ramps.

Buying a Home in Cherokee Shores

Things to check as a buyer:

  • Check whether the property is direct waterfront, deeded-slip, lake-view, or lake-access via community amenities only
  • Review HOA covenants, current dues, ramp / dock / beach / pool rules, and any assessments
  • Ask about septic or sewer, dock permits (for waterfront), slip assignment documents, and shoreline restrictions with the county and association
  • Find the school assignment for the specific address through Lexington County School District One
  • Compare lake-access homes separately from waterfront and deeded-slip homes, and keep Spence estate homes out of the comparison

Who Cherokee Shores fits

  • Buyers who want a newer lake-area home (2006 to 2023) with a pool, beach and boat ramp in the neighborhood.
  • Buyers who want a deeded boat slip without paying for lakefront.
  • Buyers who want lakefront on a smaller, easier-to-maintain lot.
  • Buyers who want sidewalks and county-maintained streets near the lake.

Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for listing alerts and tour coordination.

Selling a Home in Cherokee Shores

Cherokee Shores sellers compete in a lifestyle-driven Lexington Lake Murray market where how a home is presented matters. Listings that explain waterfront versus community lake access versus deeded-slip rights, spell out ramp / dock / beach privileges, and show off pool proximity and outdoor living typically do better than ones that focus only on square footage.

In an established enclave with limited turnover, professional photography, accurate amenity descriptions, and early launch awareness help. Price against homes of the same type; a lakefront price does not define Harbor Vista lake-access value (or the reverse).

Thinking of selling? Call 803-243-0224 or contact the team.

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes Cherokee Shores information and updates, and works with home buyers and sellers on Lake Murray and across the Midlands of South Carolina.

What to know before you buy or sell here

  • Slip or no slip. Some homes have a deeded slip and others use only the community dock and ramp. Ask for the slip deed or assignment, the slip number and any lift permit.
  • Docks. Dominion Energy requires an approved permit before anyone builds, repairs, replaces or adds to a dock. Lake Management staff make the final decision, and a permit can be denied for environmental, navigation or safety reasons. Under the 2021 guidelines, an individual dock generally needs at least 100 feet of lot width along the 360-foot contour. Narrower lots can apply only for a dock shared with the next-door owner, although lots under 100 feet that were platted before January 1, 1990 may be considered. Docks are not allowed where Dominion-owned land sits between the lot and the 360-foot contour unless that land is first bought from Dominion. Apply through Dominion's lake permit application with the tax map number and a scanned plat. If a home already has a dock, ask for the permit on file.
  • HOA dues. Ask for the recorded HOA documents to confirm current dues and what they cover.
  • Flood zone. FEMA's flood map shows Zone AE touching 21 of the 73 parcels, almost all lakefront. Look up the exact address on Lexington County's FEMA flood map. The county's floodplain rules are stricter than FEMA's minimums, which currently gets flood insurance policyholders a 15 percent premium discount through the Community Rating System. The floodplain office is at 803-785-8121.
  • Check the subdivision. Porth Circle runs through both Cherokee Shores and Blacksgate Bundrick, so confirm the subdivision on the county record for any Porth Circle listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Shores in Lexington, SC?

Cherokee Shores is a Lake Murray neighborhood of 69 homes built from 2006 to 2023 in Lexington, SC (ZIP 29072), off Old Cherokee Road, with a community boat ramp, dock, pool and beach area.

Is Cherokee Shores on Lake Murray?

Yes. Twenty homes are lakefront in county records, and the rest use the community ramp and dock; some homes come with a deeded boat slip.

Which streets are lakefront in Cherokee Shores?

County records put the lakefront homes on Bay Pointe Drive, Cherokee Isle Court, Cherokee Shores Drive and Marina Court. The Cherokee Shores homes on Porth Circle are off-water.

What are the HOA dues in Cherokee Shores?

Ask for the recorded HOA documents to confirm current dues and what they cover.

What amenities does Cherokee Shores have?

Listings describe a community boat ramp, community dock, pool, playground, sandy beach area and boat storage, with boat slips as available.

Can I build a dock in Cherokee Shores?

Only with a Dominion Energy permit. Under the 2021 guidelines, an individual dock generally needs at least 100 feet of lot width along the 360-foot contour, and narrower lots can apply only for a dock shared with the next-door owner. If a home already has a dock, ask for the permit on file.

What schools serve Cherokee Shores?

The Lexington County School District One locator returns Lake Murray Elementary, Beechwood Middle and Lexington High for the Cherokee Shores addresses checked for 2026-27. Please verify school assignment with the district for the exact address, through its enrollment page or by calling 803-821-1000.

What have homes in Cherokee Shores sold for recently?

Qualified home sales since April 2025 range from $632,500 to $1,450,000, including 117 Cherokee Shores Drive at $732,000 in February 2026 and 113 Cherokee Isle Court at $1,350,000 in March 2026.