Not All Lexington, SC Homes Are Selling. This One Did.
321 Drooping Leaf Road — Lexington, South Carolina
Sold in Persimmon Grove
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 Price cuts, expired listings, and homes quietly withdrawn from the market are a real part of the 2026 story.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.
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321 Drooping Leaf Road offered several standout features rarely found in Persimmon Grove, including a private backyard view with no homes behind the property. Major updates and improvements included 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 opened to a spacious family room that flowed into the kitchen, which offered ample cabinet and counter space and a true pantry. A door from the family room led to the fenced backyard. Upstairs was the owner's suite with a large closet and a private bath with soaker tub. Bedrooms 2 and 3 shared a full hall bath. Laundry was located upstairs and also featured a custom folding table. A half bathroom and custom storage closet were 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Did 321 Drooping Leaf Road in Lexington, SC sell?
Yes. 321 Drooping Leaf Road in Persimmon Grove, Lexington, SC 29072 sold on August 3, 2026 for $255,000 with The Patrick O'Connor Team at Coldwell Banker Realty.
What was the list price of 321 Drooping Leaf Road?
It was listed in June 2026 at $248,500 with no price reductions. It sold for $255,000, above list price, because the buyer needed help with closing costs and we negotiated the price up rather than down.
How long did 321 Drooping Leaf Road take to sell?
It went under contract about three weeks after it was listed and closed 47 days from listing to closing.
What was 321 Drooping Leaf Road like?
It sold as a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home of about 1,656 square feet, built in 2010, with a private fenced backyard with no homes behind it, a 2025 roof and a 2018 HVAC system.
Where is 321 Drooping Leaf Road?
It is in the Persimmon Grove neighborhood of Lexington, SC 29072, about 6 miles from downtown Lexington and 2.5 miles from I-20. It was zoned for Lexington One: Deerfield Elementary, Pleasant Hill Middle and Lexington High School.
How did The Patrick O'Connor Team sell 321 Drooping Leaf Road?
We priced it right on day one, launched with professional photography, a floor plan tour, syndication to every major portal and a same-day blast to our agent network, and held the price when the first buyer walked away. Three weeks later, the right buyer came.
Who sold 321 Drooping Leaf Road?
The Patrick O'Connor Team at Coldwell Banker Realty. Thinking of selling in Lexington or the Midlands? Call 803-243-0224. Email patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com. Office: 607 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, SC 29072.