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Waterfront home on Lake Murray

South Carolina Waterfront

Lake Murray Homes For Sale

Big Water Living. Minutes from Columbia.

131
Active Homes
$850K
Median Price
48
Under Contract
5
New This Week
50,000 acres · 650 mi shoreline · 65 communities
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512 Stucks Point Drive, Chapin — $7.5M

Lakefront Communities on Lake Murray

From gated golf communities to quiet cove neighborhoods, find the community that fits your lifestyle. Each offers its own character, amenities, and waterfront access.

Why Buyers Are Choosing Lake Murray

Here's what makes Lake Murray one of the most sought-after destinations in the Southeast.

50,000-Acre Playground

One of the largest lakes in the Southeast with 650 miles of shoreline — room for every water sport imaginable.

World-Class Fishing

Consistently ranked among the top bass fishing lakes in America, with trophy striped bass, catfish, and crappie year-round.

Columbia Commute

Live on the lake and commute to downtown Columbia in under 30 minutes — the best of both worlds.

Legendary Sunsets

Lake Murray's east-west orientation creates spectacular sunsets over the water that have made it famous across the Carolinas.

Retiree-Friendly Taxes

Social Security benefits are tax-free in SC, with a generous retirement income deduction, low property taxes, and homestead exemptions.

Affordable Waterfront

Dollar-for-dollar, Lake Murray offers some of the most affordable waterfront living in the Southeast.

All Active Listings on Lake Murray

131 waterfront and lake-access homes currently on the market.

All Communities on Lake Murray

65 neighborhoods across 8 cities.

Batesburg

Lake Murray Estates $435K

Chapin

Dutchman Shores $585K · 1 active Forty Love Point $727K · 2 active Indian Fork $618K Lakemont $600K · 1 active Lakeside At Ballentine $695K Lakewood Estates $470K · 2 active Magnolia Key $1.9M · 3 active Oakbrook Landing $820K · 1 active Plantation Hills $647K · 1 active Richard Franklin Estates $838K Stoney Point $1.2M · 1 active Tapp Pointe $1.6M The Oaks $583K · 1 active The Palms At Stoney Pointe $765K · 1 active Timberlake - Lookout Pointes $1.1M · 1 active Timberlake - Overlook Pointe $1.1M · 1 active Timberlake Estates $1.5M · 2 active Timberlake Plantation $75K · 2 active Woodwillow Point $1.1M

Columbia

The Palms At Rocky Point $752K · 1 active The Village At Lake Murray $275K · 1 active Wexford On The Lake $3.8M · 1 active Yacht Cove $249K · 5 active

Gilbert

Marina Cove $282K · 1 active Pintail Point $617K · 1 active

Irmo

Ballentine Cove $875K · 3 active Beacon Point $1.2M · 1 active Summerwind $1.1M Tattlers Wharf $532K · 1 active

Leesville

Clouds Creek Estates $575K Harbour Watch $705K · 3 active Murray Hills Estates $480K · 1 active Spring Creek $1.3M · 1 active

Lexington

Cherokee Shores $1.2M · 2 active Hammock Bay $318K Harborside $250K · 2 active Harbour Place $830K · 1 active Lands End $350K · 2 active Mallard Shores $750K Murray Forest $2.8M · 1 active Palmetto Cove $1.1M Panorama Point $1.7M · 1 active Seay Cove $660K Spence'S Point $361K · 2 active Sunset Bay $465K · 2 active The Landings $700K · 1 active

Prosperity

Beaufort Shores $895K · 1 active Bedford Way $650K · 1 active Blacksgate East $450K · 1 active Breakwater At Woodside Shores $153K Clifton Estates $365K · 1 active Edgewater Shores $742K · 1 active El Paraiso $1000K Gold Nugget Point $619K · 1 active Grant Williams Estates $200K · 1 active Harbor View Estates $756K · 1 active Holiday Acres $915K · 1 active Lands End At Woodside Shores $156K · 1 active Newberry Shores $448K Osprey Pointe $1.3M · 1 active Paddlers Cove At Woodside Shores $747K · 1 active Saluda Island Pointe $700K · 1 active Stewart Landing $135K · 2 active The Pointes Of Plantation Pointe $894K · 2 active

Moving to Lake Murray?

Everything you need to know about relocating — from airport access to tax savings.

Airports & Access

  • CAE Columbia Metropolitan 30 min drive
  • CLT Charlotte Douglas Intl 1.5 hr drive
  • GSP Greenville-Spartanburg Intl 1.5 hr drive

Tax Advantages

  • Social Security benefits fully exempt from SC income tax
  • Up to $10,000 retirement income deduction (65+)
  • Homestead exemption for owner-occupied residences
  • No estate or inheritance tax

Nearby Cities

  • Columbia 25 min
  • Irmo 10 min
  • Lexington 15 min
  • Chapin 10 min

How Does It Compare?

Lake Murray offers the big-water boating and fishing of the coast without the salt, storms, or flood insurance costs. Compared to inland Florida lakes, you get cleaner water, less crowding, and a genuine four-season climate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Murray

How many homes are for sale on Lake Murray?
There are currently 131 active listings on Lake Murray.
What is the median home price on Lake Murray?
The median list price for homes on Lake Murray is $849,900.
What communities are on Lake Murray?
Popular communities include Yacht Cove, Ballentine Cove, Harbour Watch, Magnolia Key, Cherokee Shores. There are 65 named communities on Lake Murray.
Is Lake Murray in South Carolina or North Carolina?
Lake Murray is located in South Carolina.
What are the tax benefits of living on Lake Murray?
Social Security benefits fully exempt from SC income tax. Up to $10,000 retirement income deduction (65+). Homestead exemption for owner-occupied residences. No estate or inheritance tax.

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