Lake Murray Living
Whether you're ready to buy on Lake Murray today, or just starting to dream about it, you're in the right place.
I know this lake — every cove, every neighborhood, every price point. Reach out whenever you're ready. There's no wrong time to start.
Some people call me the same week they start looking. Others spend a few years dreaming before they're ready to act. I work with both, and everything in between.
What doesn't change is the expertise you get from day one.
Why Work With Someone Who Knows the Lake
Lake Murray isn't one neighborhood, it's dozens of them, each with a different feel, price point, and access to the water. If you are considering Lake Murray specifically, here is what to know about the area and real estate market. Knowing the difference between a quiet cove and a high-traffic main channel, or which areas flood and which don't, isn't something you learn from a listing photo. It's something you learn from years on the ground.
Lake Murray Real Estate Market Insights — March 2026
CMLS tracks Lake Murray waterfront across four distinct areas — the Irmo/Chapin side, the Newberry side, the Saluda side, and the Lexington side. Blended together and weighted by sales volume, the lake’s combined median sales price for the year ending mid-2026 came in just under $1,000,000 — up roughly 8% from the year before. Closed sales across the lake rose nearly 18% year-over-year, while new listings dipped slightly — more buyers closing on fewer new properties hitting the market. Days on market lengthened meaningfully, from a blended 52 days to roughly 70, which tells a more nuanced story than “hot market”: well-priced waterfront still moves, but overpriced listings are sitting longer than they were a year ago.
Median Price
$999,900
Price Change, YoY
+8.0%
Avg. Days on Market
70
Closed Sales YTD May
107
Active Inventory
112
By-Area Breakdown
| Area | Median Price | YoY Change | Days on Market | Active Inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irmo & Chapin Side | $1,120,000 | +2.4% | 86 | 43 |
| Lexington Side | $950,000 | +14.5% | 45 | 30 |
| Newberry Side | $672,500 | -18.1% | 79 | 24 |
| Saluda Side | $1,110,000 | +117.6% | 58 | 15 |
Irmo & Chapin Side
$1,120,000
+2.4%
86
43
Lexington Side
$950,000
+14.5%
45
30
Newberry Side
$672,500
-18.1%
79
24
Saluda Side
$1,110,000
+117.6%
58
15
Important note: The Saluda side’s +117.6% and the Newberry side’s -18.1% both come from very small sample sizes (8 and 18 closed sales for the year, respectively) — a single high-end or low-end sale moves these numbers far more than it would on the busier Irmo/Chapin side. Read them as “thin market, watch closely,” not as a stable trend line.
“Blended” means each area’s median price is weighted by its own closed-sales volume, then combined — an approximation of the true lake-wide median, not an exact recalculation from raw sales. Built from CMLS Areas 20 (Irmo/Chapin side), 21 (Newberry side), 22 (Saluda side), and 23 (Lexington side) — the only areas CMLS tracks as Lake Murray waterfront specifically.
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— Susan
Questions People Ask Me About Lake Murray
Do I need to be ready to buy to talk to you about Lake Murray?
Not at all. Some of my favorite conversations are with people who are still years out. I’m happy to answer questions with zero pressure attached.
What’s the price range for homes around Lake Murray?
It varies widely depending on water access, lot size, and which side of the lake you’re on. I can walk you through real, current options based on what matters most to you.
Do I need a boat or waterfront access to enjoy living near the lake?
No. Plenty of my clients live a short drive from the water and still get the lake lifestyle — marinas, restaurants, parks — without paying for direct waterfront.
How is Lake Murray different from living closer to downtown Columbia?
Slower pace, more space, a real sense of community, and a literal change of scenery. It’s a different kind of life, not just a different zip code.
Ready to talk about life on the lake?
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