Not all Lexington, SC homes are selling. This one did.
SOLD in Persimmon Grove | 321 Drooping Leaf Road
Right now, the average home in Lexington County sits on the market for about 43 days before it even goes under contract — and plenty never make it there at all. Price cuts, expired listings, and homes quietly withdrawn from the market are a real part of the 2026 story. So when 321 Drooping Leaf Road went from "just listed" to "closed" in 47 days, it wasn't luck. Here's exactly how it happened.
The Situation
The owner of this 4-bedroom home in Persimmon Grove found our team through our online marketing and needed to get sold in a market that wasn't doing sellers any favors. Homes in and around the neighborhood were adjusting prices while sitting on the market, buyers were skittish about monthly payments at today's rates, and "list it and hope" was getting other sellers nowhere.
We were watching competing listings inside Persimmon Grove change prices in real time. The challenge was clear: stand out immediately, or become another listing buyers scroll past.
The Strategy
Priced right on day one. We studied the active competition and recent sales in Persimmon Grove and launched at $248,500 — a number designed to create activity in the first week, not after a painful price cut in month two.
A full-force launch, not a soft open. Professional photography, a dedicated floor plan tour, MLS syndication to every major portal, yard sign up on launch day, and a same-day blast to our agent network. Within 24 hours, Homes.com flagged the listing as a "Very Popular Property" — trending faster than comparable homes.
It worked fast — and then we got tested. A strong offer came in within the first 48 hours. During negotiations, that buyer got cold feet over the monthly payment and walked away. This is the exact moment where listings in this market die: the seller panics, slashes the price, and buyers smell blood. We didn't do that.
We held the line. We kept showings coming, gathered and shared feedback from every one, monitored the competition's price moves weekly, and kept our seller informed at every step. Three weeks later, the right buyer showed up and we negotiated the win.
The Result
Listed: June 18, 2026 at $248,500 — with a showing and an offer inside the first 48 hours
Under contract: ~3 weeks after launch — while the average Lexington County listing takes 43 days just to find its buyer
Price reductions: Zero
Closed: August 3, 2026 — 47 days start to finish, at $255,000. Yes, that's right — more than list price. The buyer needed closing costs, so rather than negotiating down, we went up, getting the seller the result they were looking for.
See The Marketing We Created For 321 Drooping Leaf Road in Lexington, SC
321 Drooping Leaf Road offers several standout features rarely found in Persimmon Grove, including a private backyard view with no homes behind the property. Major updates and improvements include a new roof installed by Premier Roofing in 2025, new carpet, a Bryant Legacy 3-ton 14 SEER HVAC system installed in 2018, and an active termite bond with Modern Exterminating, providing added peace of mind for the next owner.
The entry opens to a spacious family room that flows into the kitchen, which offers ample cabinet and counter space and a true pantry. A door from the family room leads to the fenced backyard. Upstairs, you'll find the owner's suite with a large closet and a private bath with soaker tub. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a full hall bath. Laundry is located upstairs and also features a custom folding table. A half bathroom and custom storage closet can be found downstairs.
Zoned for Lexington One schools, including Deerfield Elementary (4.4 miles), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.7 miles), and Lexington High School (3.8 miles). The home is conveniently located near downtown Lexington (6 miles), Interstate 20 (2.5 miles), and just a short drive from downtown Columbia (20 miles).
HOA includes a community pool, pond and playground.
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