Shady Acres Homes for Sale

Community Highlights

Shady Acres is a small Lake Murray community in Chapin where shoreline access and practical lake-house living set the tone. The strongest waterfront address combines 95 feet of shoreline, a private dock, lake views, a large covered deck, and a walk-out lower level that extends the living space toward the water. Another lakefront bungalow at the same address adds a covered patio, a lower-level workshop, and big-water and cove views.

Outside the shoreline parcels, the neighborhood keeps the same lake-focused character. A wooded half-acre lot offers deeded access to a private community dock and boat ramp about 1,500 feet away, while a 0.71-acre parcel on Hunter Drive sits on a larger wooded site with a crawl-space foundation and an aluminum exterior finish. Lot sizes cluster around half an acre, which gives the properties more breathing room than a typical suburban block.

Amenities & Lifestyle

The defining amenity here is Lake Murray itself. Dock use, boat-ramp access, and open-water views shape the community, and one listing notes community water at $210 per year plus a $200 annual boat-ramp fee. Basements also appear often, with lower-level spaces used for flex rooms, workshops, patios, and storage. Decks, covered outdoor areas, and fireplaces give the homes a practical year-round feel without turning the neighborhood into a large amenity package.

Architecturally, Shady Acres leans toward bungalow and ranch forms rather than a highly uniform product. Exterior finishes include wood fiber-Masonite and aluminum, with crawl-space and slab foundations appearing in the records. The result is a modest, lake-oriented mix of finished homes, one buildable lot, and parcels that prioritize access to the water over formal neighborhood amenities.