Last updated September 2026
Hammock Bay — Lexington, South Carolina
Hammock Bay is a gated condo community on the Lexington side of Lake Murray (ZIP 29072), off Highway 378. It is a lake-access neighborhood of about 126 units. Residents share a community boat ramp with courtesy docks, dry boat storage, and resort-style recreation. A smaller group of units offers true waterfront orientation and, in some cases, a deeded boat slip available for separate purchase or rental. Not every Hammock Bay address has private shoreline or includes a boat slip.
Our Lake Murray condos guide and Ultimate Guide to the Best Lake Murray Neighborhoods (2026) describe Hammock Bay as a newer gated Lexington addition with modern homes designed to maximize cove and main-channel views. In September 2026, active and contingent listings ranged from about $215,000 into the low-$400,000s, and a recent sale closed near $300,000.
About Hammock Bay
Hammock Bay sits off Highway 378 (US-378) on the Lexington side of Lake Murray, in the same area buyers often compare with other Lexington condo and lake-access communities. Main streets include Breezes Drive, Sandlapper Way, Serendipity Way, and Grand Palm Circle.
What sets Hammock Bay apart in the Lexington Lake Murray condo market is a gated, amenity-rich condominium community with shared lake facilities (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 units. The community has about 126 units.
Homes have traditional condo elevations with covered porches or balconies, open floor plans, gas fireplaces in many units, and attached garage parking in many. Renovated kitchens and baths drive resale differences. Most were built from the late 2000s into the 2010s, newer than mid-1980s Lake Murray condo communities.
The community is gated. Association rules, dues (which vary by unit), slip policies, and lake-amenity policies are covered in the closing documents.
Homes for Sale in Hammock Bay
Homes for sale in Hammock Bay are typically condominium units, most often two- and three-bedroom plans. Common types include:
- Lake-access / waterfront-community units that use the community boat ramp, courtesy docks, and dry storage
- Units with lake, cove, or community-pond views
- True waterfront units (a smaller set)
- Renovated versus original-condition units (updates often drive meaningful price differences)
Listings may call a unit “waterfront,” “lake access,” or part of a “waterfront community.” In Hammock Bay that can mean shared amenities, a view, a rented slip, or a deeded slip, so ask what a specific unit actually includes.
Inventory is limited in a gated community of about 126 units, so buyers often need listing alerts and early notice when a Hammock Bay unit comes available. Buyers typically compare Hammock Bay with other Lexington Lake Murray condo options on amenities, HOA inclusions and dues, slip availability, condition, and commute via Highway 378.
Market Data as of September 2026
Prices below reflect September 2026 listings and recent sales. Ask us for a current MLS comparison of closed sales, median price, price range, and days on market.
- Comparing homes: Hammock Bay is a gated waterfront condo community with shared ramp, courtesy docks, and dry storage. Compare true waterfront and deeded-slip units against each other, and keep lake-access and view units separate.
- Asking prices (Sep 2026): active and contingent listings ranged from roughly $215,000 to $414,900. Examples include about $214,999 (119 Breezes Drive, 2-bedroom), $362,500 (120 Breezes Drive 31B, after a Sep 22, 2026 reduction from $369,900), and a contingent $414,900 (168 Breezes Drive C, marketed as true waterfront with a deeded deep-water slip available for separate purchase).
- Recent sales: 143 Breezes Drive Unit 26B closed at $300,000 on Aug 26, 2026. An earlier sale at 120 Breezes Drive 31B closed at $340,000 in Dec 2024.
- HOA: monthly dues vary by unit, from about $241 for a smaller 2-bedroom up to about $550. Slip rental and deeded-slip purchase costs are separate.
Inventory is limited, so think of price as a range rather than a single number. Waterfront units and lake-access or view units are not directly comparable.
Types of Homes
Hammock Bay homes are condominiums. Most plans have 2 or 3 bedrooms, with heated living areas from the high-900s sq ft in compact 2-bedroom units to roughly 1,500–2,000 sq ft in larger 3-bedroom units. Main-level primary suites, covered porches or balconies, open living with gas fireplaces, lofts or upper bedrooms with ensuite baths on some plans, and attached garage parking are common.
Floor plans often emphasize open living and outdoor entertaining oriented toward lake, cove, or community views, even when the unit is not direct waterfront. Updated kitchens, baths, flooring, HVAC, and balcony finishes make a meaningful difference in resale in a newer gated condo community.
Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities include:
- Gated community entry
- Community boat ramp / launch with courtesy docks
- Dry boat storage
- Boat slip rentals and deeded slips available for separate purchase on some units
- Clubhouse
- Fitness center / exercise room
- Community pool
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Playground / play areas
- Walking trails
- Common-area, landscaping, and exterior building maintenance via the condominium association
Monthly HOA dues vary by unit, from about $241 to about $550.
The community is gated.
Shopping, Dining & Recreation
Hammock Bay's location off Highway 378 puts residents within a short drive of downtown Lexington shopping and dining, Lexington-area retail, medical services, and everyday Midlands conveniences. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing are a big part of life here through the community ramp and courtesy docks, along with tennis and pickleball, the pool, fitness center, and trails inside the gates.
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 Hammock Bay
Hammock Bay prices span a wide range because the community mixes compact 2-bedroom lake-access units, larger renovated 3-bedroom plans, and a smaller set of true waterfront and deeded-slip units. In September 2026, active and contingent listings ranged from about $215,000 into the low-$400,000s, with larger 3-bedroom units in the mid-$300,000s. A recent August 2026 sale near $300,000 falls inside that range.
No single listing or sale defines a typical Hammock Bay price. Water rights, slip configuration, renovation level, floor-plan size, and HOA dues all drive price.
Quick Facts
- City / ZIP: Lexington, South Carolina 29072
- Location: Lexington side of Lake Murray, off Highway 378 (US-378)
- Main streets: Breezes Drive, Sandlapper Way, Serendipity Way, Grand Palm Circle
- Lake Murray: lake-access community — gated waterfront condo community with community boat ramp, courtesy docks, and dry storage; a smaller group of true waterfront / deeded-slip units; not every unit has private shoreline or a slip
- Home types: condominiums; typically 2–3 bedroom plans; covered porches / balconies common
- Approx. home sizes: roughly high-900s to ~2,000 sq ft
- Approx. community size: about 126 units
- Established: newer gated Lexington Lake Murray condo community; built from the late 2000s into the 2010s
- HOA: Yes — monthly dues vary by unit (about $241–$550); slip rental and deeded-slip purchase costs are separate
- Gated community entry: Yes
- Schools: Lexington County School District One — Rocky Creek Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High
- Major roads: Highway 378 / US-378; access toward downtown Lexington and Midlands highway connections
Waterfront Homes
Hammock Bay is marketed as a Lake Murray lakefront condo community, but that does not mean every unit has private shoreline or a deeded boat slip. Listings use terms such as waterfront community, On Lake Murray, and View-Cove. A smaller set of addresses is marketed as true waterfront, and some units advertise a deeded deep-water slip available for separate purchase or a monthly slip rental.
Waterfront units are not priced like interior lake-access or pond-view units. Slip rights, water depth, lift capacity, and balcony orientation all matter. Not every Hammock Bay address is private waterfront.
Lake Murray Access
Hammock Bay is a lake-access community — a gated waterfront condo community with shared lake amenities and a smaller group of true waterfront and deeded-slip units.
- Community lake access — the community boat ramp with courtesy docks and dry storage gives residents lake use.
- Slip rights — boat slips may be available by rental or, on select units, as a deeded slip available for separate purchase. A slip is not included with every purchase.
- True waterfront units — select condos are marketed as true waterfront; this is not the case with every purchase.
Lake-access rules, guest use, boat-size limits, ramp and storage policies, and association fees are set by the association.
Location & Commute
Hammock Bay is on the Lexington side of Lake Murray, ZIP 29072, off Highway 378. Our Lake Murray neighborhoods guide describes it as a newer gated Lexington addition with cove and main-channel views. 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 our Lake Murray condos guide, including Boardwalk Villas, Harbor Heights, Harborside, Spence's Point, Seay Cove, and other Lexington condo communities.
Also compare lifestyle and commute with Spence Plantation (gated, with custom and estate homes at a different price tier), Kingston Harbour, The Landings, Cherokee Shores, Harbour Place, and Beacon Point. Browse more Midlands and Lake Murray context from the Neighborhoods section and the Lake Murray neighborhoods guide. Our Hammock Bay overview has more background.
Buying a Home in Hammock Bay
Things to check as a buyer:
- Check whether a listing's “waterfront” or “lake access” language means the shared community ramp and courtesy docks, a view, a rented slip, or a deeded slip / true waterfront
- Review condominium covenants, current dues for the specific unit, inclusions, rental rules, pet rules, gate/access rules, and any assessments
- Ask about boat-size limits, guest policies, dry-storage rules, and the slip waitlist or purchase process
- Find the school assignment for the specific address through Lexington County School District One
- Compare Hammock Bay lake-access units separately from true waterfront / deeded-slip units, and from detached single-family Lake Murray homes
- Budget for HOA dues, which vary by unit, plus any separate slip or storage fees
Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for listing alerts and tour coordination.
Selling a Home in Hammock Bay
Hammock Bay sellers compete in a lifestyle-driven Lake Murray condo market where how a home is presented matters. Listings that explain community lake-access amenities (ramp, courtesy docks, dry storage, pool, courts, clubhouse) versus true waterfront or deeded-slip rights, spell out HOA inclusions and dues, and show off updates and views typically do better than ones that focus only on square footage.
With limited turnover at times in a gated community, professional photography, accurate amenity descriptions, and early launch awareness help. Price against recent Hammock Bay sales 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 or contact the team. See also our 105 Serendipity Way Unit 39C sold story, 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 and shared lake amenities including a community boat ramp with courtesy docks and dry storage, plus a smaller group of true waterfront and deeded-slip units.
Is Hammock Bay on Lake Murray?
Yes. It is a lake-access community: residents share the community ramp, courtesy docks, and storage within a gated waterfront condo community. Some units have stronger lake or cove views or true waterfront orientation, but not every address has private shoreline or a boat slip.
Does Hammock Bay have a boat ramp and boat slips?
Yes. Hammock Bay has a community boat ramp / launch with courtesy docks and dry storage. Boat slips may be rented or, on some units, bought separately as a deeded slip. Slips are not included with every purchase.
Is Hammock Bay gated?
Yes. Hammock Bay has gated community entry.
What are the HOA dues in Hammock Bay?
Monthly dues vary by unit, from the low-$200s to about $550. Ask us to confirm current dues and rules.
What schools serve Hammock Bay?
Hammock Bay addresses are served by Lexington County School District One — Rocky Creek Elementary, Beechwood Middle, and Lexington High. Schools are assigned by address, so use the district's school locator for any specific home.
How does Hammock Bay compare to Boardwalk Villas or Spence Plantation?
Boardwalk Villas is a Lexington Lake Murray condo and townhouse community near the dam with community lake access (boat ramp, marina, boardwalk), built in a different era with a different 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, at a different product and price tier. Compare inventory, dues, slip policies, and water rights side by side.
Are there Hammock Bay condos for sale in Lexington, SC?
Yes. Hammock Bay condos come up for sale throughout the year, and inventory changes often. Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for the latest Hammock Bay condos for sale and to set up a tour.
What types of condos are in Hammock Bay?
Hammock Bay is a condominium community with two- and three-bedroom units, many with covered porches or balconies, open floor plans, and, in many units, attached garage parking. Most homes were built from the late 2000s into the 2010s. A smaller set of units is true waterfront or may have a deeded boat slip sold or rented separately.
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.