Last updated September 2026

Hammock Bay — Lexington, South Carolina

Hammock Bay is a gated condominium community on the Lexington side of Lake Murray in Lexington, South Carolina (ZIP 29072), off Highway 378. It is best understood as a community lake-access neighborhood: residents share lake amenities that commonly include a community boat ramp with courtesy docks, dry boat storage, and resort-style recreation — with a subset of units offering stronger true-waterfront orientation and, in some cases, a deeded boat slip available for separate purchase or a slip rental. Never assume every Hammock Bay address is private shoreline or includes a boat slip.

The team's existing Hammock Bay overview describes a gated, lakefront neighborhood with two- and three-bedroom condos and Lake Murray views, plus a clubhouse and play areas. The team's Lake Murray condos guide and Ultimate Guide to the Best Lake Murray Neighborhoods (2026) position Hammock Bay as a newer gated Lexington addition with modern homes designed to maximize cove and main-channel views. September 2026 public portal samples showed active and contingent asks roughly from about $215,000 into the low-$400,000s, alongside a recent public sold display near $300,000. Treat those figures as CORROBORATED portal / public-display samples, not MLS statistics.

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About Hammock Bay

Hammock Bay sits along the Lexington / Lake Murray market off Highway 378 (US-378), in the same geography buyers often compare with other Lexington condo and lake-access communities. Streets that appear repeatedly in public listing and team inventory language include Breezes Drive, Sandlapper Way, Serendipity Way, and Grand Palm Circle (association principal address commonly cited as 115 Grand Palm Circle).

What distinguishes Hammock Bay within the Lexington Lake Murray condo segment is a gated, amenity-forward condominium association with shared lake infrastructure (community boat ramp, courtesy docks, dry storage) plus resort-style recreation — clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and a playground — alongside a smaller set of true-waterfront and deeded-slip opportunities. A public association directory lists Hammock Bay as a condominium association with about 126 units.

Architecture on public samples includes traditional condo elevations with covered porches / balconies, open floor plans, gas fireplaces on many units, attached garage parking on many samples, and renovated kitchens and baths that drive resale differences. Build years on recent samples commonly fall around the late 2000s into the 2010s — consistent with the team's "newer construction" framing relative to mid-1980s Lake Murray condo communities.

The community is gated per the team's overview, Lake Murray guides, and multiple public listing displays. Association rules, dues (which vary by unit on public samples), slip policies, and lake-amenity policies should be confirmed in closing documents.

Homes for Sale in Hammock Bay

Homes for sale in Hammock Bay are typically condominium units (two- and three-bedroom plans are the common product described on the team thin page and in public inventory). Product types that appear in public market activity include:

  • Lake-access / waterfront-community units that rely on the community boat ramp, courtesy docks, and dry storage
  • Units marketed with lake, cove, or community-pond views (address-level — confirm view and water rights in listing docs)
  • True waterfront units (a smaller set — confirm shoreline / balcony orientation and any deeded slip)
  • Renovated vs original-condition inventory (updates often drive meaningful price differences)

Because Hammock Bay is classified as COMMUNITY LAKE ACCESS at the neighborhood level (with a true waterfront / deeded-slip subset), listing diligence must still confirm whether a specific unit's marketing of "waterfront," "lake access," or "waterfront community" refers to shared amenities, a view orientation, a rented slip, a deeded slip, or something else documented in the closing package.

Inventory can be limited at any given time in a ~126-unit gated community. Buyers often need listing alerts and early notice when a Hammock Bay unit comes available. Sellers should expect buyers to compare Hammock Bay against other Lexington Lake Murray condo options on amenity rights, HOA inclusions and dues level, slip availability, renovation status, and commute via the Highway 378 corridor.

Market Data as of September 2026

All time-sensitive figures live only in this section. Figures below are not MLS statistics. Public portal examples are labeled as publicly available listing or sales displays. Prefer a Patrick / Kelsey MLS pull for trailing-12-month closed count, median, range, DOM, and waterfront vs lake-access / view split (see MLS Data Request).

  • Classification context: COMMUNITY LAKE ACCESS / gated waterfront condo community with shared ramp, courtesy docks, and dry storage — analyze true waterfront / deeded-slip units separately from lake-access and view-oriented comps.
  • Active / contingent ask samples (CORROBORATED, Sep 2026 public portals): roughly ~$215,000–$414,900 — examples include about $214,999 (119 Breezes Drive, 2-bedroom portal sample), $362,500 (120 Breezes Drive 31B on Coldwell Banker Homes after a Sep 22, 2026 reduction from $369,900), and contingent $414,900 (168 Breezes Drive C on Coldwell Banker Homes — marketed as true waterfront with a deeded deep-water slip available for separate purchase).
  • Recent sold sample (CORROBORATED public display): 143 Breezes Drive Unit 26B closed $300,000 (Aug 26, 2026 Compass / public-record display). An earlier public sold display on 120 Breezes Drive 31B at $340,000 (Dec 2024) illustrates condition and product spreads.
  • HOA (time-sensitive, listing-cited + team): Monthly dues vary by unit on public samples — roughly $241 (smaller 2-bedroom sample) to $462 (168 Breezes) to $550 (120 Breezes 31B). The team's Lake Murray home cost 2026 article cites Hammock Bay Condos reaching about $550 per month as an upper reference. Confirm the current official amount for the specific unit, billing schedule, and inclusions. Slip rental / deeded-slip purchase costs are typically separate.
  • Thin-page / blog context: The team's overview and Lake Murray condos guide remain useful lifestyle sources; use the CORROBORATED 2026 portal band above for current price positioning until MLS verification.

With a limited visible inventory sample and no team-published closed-sale market review for this subdivision yet, treat "typical price" as a band, not a single number. Waterfront and lake-access / view units should not use interchangeable comps.

Sources: The Patrick O'Connor Team Hammock Bay overview; Lake Murray condos guide; Lake Murray neighborhoods guide; team 105 Serendipity Way Unit 39C sold narrative; Coldwell Banker Homes displays for 120 Breezes Drive 31B and 168 Breezes Drive C; Compass / public-record display for 143 Breezes Drive Unit 26B; Common Elements association directory for Hammock Bay (126 units; 115 Grand Palm Circle).

Types of Homes

Hammock Bay housing is condominium / COA product. Public inventory and team copy commonly show 2- and 3-bedroom plans with heated living areas spanning roughly the high-900s sq ft on compact 2-bedroom samples into roughly ~1,500–2,000 sq ft on larger 3-bedroom samples. Main-level primary suites, covered porches or balconies, open living with gas fireplaces, lofts / upper bedrooms with ensuite baths on some plans, and attached garage parking appear frequently on samples.

Floor plans often emphasize open living and outdoor entertaining oriented toward lake, cove, or community views even when the unit is not direct waterfront. Renovation quality and updates (kitchens, baths, flooring, HVAC, balcony finishes) are meaningful parts of the resale story in a newer gated condo community.

Neighborhood Amenities

Amenities described on the team's Hammock Bay overview, Lake Murray condos guide, team sold narrative for Serendipity Way, and multiple public listings include:

  • Gated community entry
  • Community boat ramp / launch with courtesy docks
  • Dry boat storage (and kayak storage language on some listings) — availability and fees confirm
  • Boat slip rentals and/or deeded slips available for separate purchase on some units (not assumed with every purchase)
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness center / exercise room
  • Community pool (hot tub language on some listings — confirm current amenity status)
  • Tennis and pickleball courts
  • Playground / play areas
  • Walking trails / paved path language
  • Common-area, landscaping, and exterior building maintenance via the condominium association

Monthly HOA fees vary by unit on public samples (roughly low-$200s to about $550). Confirm the current dues, billing frequency, any special assessments, slip fees, storage fees, rental rules, pet rules, and lake-access / dock / ramp policies with the association or closing documents.

There is no on-site golf course established from team or listing primary sources used for this guide. The community is gated.

Shopping, Dining & Recreation

Hammock Bay's location off Highway 378 places residents within a short drive of downtown Lexington shopping and dining, Lexington-area retail corridors, medical services, and everyday Midlands conveniences. Lake-oriented recreation is a primary lifestyle driver: boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing via community ramp and courtesy-dock access, plus tennis/pickleball, pool, fitness, and trail use inside the gates.

See the team's Lake Murray restaurants by boat and Lake Murray boat ramps resources for regional context beyond the neighborhood's own ramp and docks.

Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

The Patrick O'Connor Team at Coldwell Banker Realty

Phone: 803-243-0224 (8032430224)
Email: patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com
Office: 607 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072

Home Prices in Hammock Bay

Hammock Bay price positioning spans a meaningful band because the community mixes compact 2-bedroom lake-access units, larger renovated 3-bedroom plans, and a smaller set of true-waterfront / deeded-slip properties. September 2026 public portal samples supported active and contingent asks roughly from about $215,000 into the low-$400,000s, with common larger 3-bedroom asks in the mid-$300,000s — Price Confidence: CORROBORATED (portal / public-display samples; not MLS; not a verified median). An Aug 2026 public sold display near $300,000 shows recent closed activity inside that band.

Do not treat any single listing or sale as a typical Hammock Bay price. Water rights, slip configuration, renovation level, floor-plan size, and HOA dues tier drive spreads. Dated statistics and listing examples belong only in the Market Data section of this guide.

Quick Facts

  • City / ZIP: Lexington, South Carolina 29072
  • Location: Lexington / Lake Murray corridor, off Highway 378 (US-378)
  • Streets commonly associated: Breezes Drive, Sandlapper Way, Serendipity Way, Grand Palm Circle
  • Lake Murray: COMMUNITY LAKE ACCESS — gated waterfront condo community with community boat ramp, courtesy docks, dry storage; true waterfront / deeded-slip subset present; never assume private shoreline or a slip on every unit
  • Home types: Condominiums / COA product; typically 2–3 bedroom plans; covered porches / balconies common
  • Approx. home sizes (portal samples): roughly high-900s to ~2,000 sq ft
  • Approx. community size: about 126 units (Common Elements association directory)
  • Established: Newer gated Lexington Lake Murray condo community; listing samples commonly late 2000s–2010s
  • HOA: Yes — monthly dues vary by unit on public samples (~$241–$550); team cost article cites ~$550 upper reference; confirm current amount, inclusions, and separate slip/storage fees with HOA/closing docs
  • Gated community entry: Yes (team + listing sources)
  • Golf: No on-site golf course
  • Schools: Lexington County School District One — listing samples commonly cite Rocky Creek Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High; confirm attendance for any address with the district locator
  • Major roads: Highway 378 / US-378; access toward downtown Lexington and Midlands highway connections
  • County / association record: Hammock Bay Condo / COA; principal address 115 Grand Palm Circle, Lexington SC 29072 (Common Elements public directory)

Waterfront Homes

Hammock Bay is marketed as a Lake Murray waterfront / lakefront condo community, but that does not mean every unit has private shoreline or a deeded boat slip. Public listing waterfront fields commonly use language such as waterfront community, On Lake Murray, and View-Cove. A smaller set of addresses may be marketed as true waterfront, and some units advertise a deeded deep-water slip available for separate purchase or a monthly slip rental.

Waterfront pricing is not interchangeable with interior lake-access or pond-view comps. Slip rights, water depth, lift capacity, balcony orientation, and association vs deeded-slip rules are address-level diligence items. Never assume every Hammock Bay address is private waterfront.

Lake Murray Access

This guide classifies Hammock Bay as COMMUNITY LAKE ACCESS (gated waterfront condo community with shared lake amenities), with a true waterfront / deeded-slip subset.

  1. Community lake access — community boat ramp / launch with courtesy docks and dry storage described on the team sold narrative, Lake Murray condos guide, and multiple public listings support lake use for residents.
  2. Slip rights — boat slips may be available by rental (monthly fee samples appear on some listing copy) or as a deeded slip available for separate purchase on select units — confirm waitlists, fees, and conveyance; do not assume every purchase includes a slip.
  3. True waterfront units — select condos marketed as true waterfront — confirm in listing and closing documents; do not assume with every purchase.

Lake-access rules, guest use, boat-size limits, ramp and storage policies, and any association fees are association matters — confirm in current documents.

Location & Commute

Approximate positioning: Lexington side of Lake Murray, ZIP 29072, off Highway 378. The team's Lake Murray neighborhoods guide highlights Hammock Bay as a newer gated Lexington addition with cove and main-channel view orientation — actual commute times to downtown Lexington, Columbia, or Irmo vary by traffic and destination.

I-20 and other Midlands highway connections are available via Lexington-area corridors. Everyday Lexington amenities are typically a short drive.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

Buyers weighing Lexington Lake Murray condo and lake-access options often compare Hammock Bay with communities featured in the team's Lake Murray condos guide — including Boardwalk Villas (if LIVE), Harbor Heights, Harborside, Spence's Point, Seay Cove, and related Lexington condo names (dedicated Spence-gold guides for every condo community may not be live yet — use the condo guide carefully).

Also compare lifestyle and commute with Spence Plantation (gated custom / estate mix — different product tier), Kingston Harbour, The Landings (if LIVE), Cherokee Shores (if LIVE), Harbour Place (if LIVE), and Beacon Point. Browse more Midlands and Lake Murray context from the Neighborhoods section and the Lake Murray neighborhoods guide. Keep the thin Hammock Bay overview linked as a source page.

Buying a Home in Hammock Bay

Practical buyer checklist:

  • Confirm whether the unit's "waterfront" / "lake access" language means shared community ramp and courtesy docks, a specific view orientation, a rented slip, and/or a deeded slip / true waterfront orientation
  • Review condominium covenants, current dues for the specific unit, inclusions, rental rules, pet rules, gate/access rules, and any assessments
  • Verify boat-size limits, guest policies, dry-storage rules, and slip waitlist / purchase process with the association
  • Confirm school attendance for the specific address via Lexington County School District One tools
  • Compare Hammock Bay lake-access comps separately from true-waterfront / deeded-slip comps — and separately from detached single-family Lake Murray comps
  • Budget for HOA dues tier (samples vary widely) plus any separate slip or storage fees

Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 (8032430224) for listing alerts and tour coordination.

Selling a Home in Hammock Bay

Hammock Bay sellers compete in a lifestyle-driven Lake Murray condo segment where clear positioning matters. Marketing that clarifies community lake-access amenities (ramp, courtesy docks, dry storage, pool, courts, clubhouse) versus true-waterfront orientation or deeded-slip rights, documents HOA inclusions and dues, and showcases updates and views typically performs better than square-footage-only positioning.

In a gated community with limited visible turnover at times, professional photography, accurate amenity language, and early launch awareness help. Price to recent Hammock Bay comps by water rights, size, and condition — a renovated 3-bedroom lake-access unit and a true-waterfront deeded-slip unit are not the same product.

Thinking of selling? Call 803-243-0224 (8032430224) or contact the team. See also the team's 105 Serendipity Way Unit 39C sold narrative for a Hammock Bay condo marketing example.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hammock Bay in Lexington, SC?
Hammock Bay is a gated condominium community on the Lexington side of Lake Murray (ZIP 29072), off Highway 378, with about 126 units (public association directory) and shared lake amenities including a community boat ramp with courtesy docks and dry storage — plus a subset of true-waterfront / deeded-slip units.

Is Hammock Bay on Lake Murray?
Yes. This guide classifies it as COMMUNITY LAKE ACCESS: residents use shared community ramp, courtesy docks, and storage amenities within a gated waterfront condo community. Some units have stronger lake or cove views or true waterfront orientation — never assume every address has private shoreline or a boat slip.

Does Hammock Bay have a boat ramp and boat slips?
Yes — the team's Lake Murray condos guide, team sold narrative, and multiple public listings describe a community boat ramp / launch with courtesy docks and dry storage. Boat slips may be rented or, on some units, available as a deeded slip for separate purchase. Confirm current slip availability, fees, and rules with the association; slips are not automatically included with every purchase.

Is Hammock Bay gated?
Yes — the team's overview, Lake Murray guides, and multiple listing displays describe gated community entry. Confirm current access and guest rules in association documents.

What are the HOA dues in Hammock Bay?
Monthly dues vary by unit on public listing samples (roughly from the low-$200s to about $550). The team's Lake Murray home cost 2026 article cites Hammock Bay Condos reaching about $550 per month as an upper reference. Confirm the current amount for the specific unit, billing schedule, inclusions, slip/storage fees, and any special assessments with HOA management or the closing package.

What schools serve Hammock Bay?
Listing samples commonly associate Hammock Bay addresses with Lexington County School District One — Rocky Creek Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High appear on multiple public listing fields. Confirm any address with the official district locator; assignments can change.

How does Hammock Bay compare to Boardwalk Villas or Spence Plantation?
Boardwalk Villas is a peer Lexington Lake Murray condo / townhouse community near the dam with community lake access (boat ramp, marina, boardwalk) — typically a different vintage and amenity mix. Spence Plantation is a gated custom single-family community with estate-scale lots and a mix of direct waterfront and lake-access homes — a different product and price tier. Compare inventory, dues, slip policies, and water rights side by side using current listings.

The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes Hammock Bay information and updates, and works with home buyers and sellers on Lake Murray and across the Midlands of South Carolina. Contact Us: 803-243-0224 · patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com · 607 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072

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