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Waterfront home on Lake Murray

South Carolina waterfront

Lake Murray Homes For Sale

About 25 minutes from downtown Columbia.

110
Active Homes
$869K
Median Price
38
Under Contract
4
New This Week
50,000 acres · 650 mi shoreline · 57 communities
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165 Saint Thomas Church Road, Chapin — $8.0M

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.

Living on Lake Murray

50,000-Acre Playground

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

Bass 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

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

All Communities on Lake Murray

57 neighborhoods across 8 cities.

Batesburg

Saluda Bluff $579K · 1 active

Chapin

Dutchman Shores $950K · 1 active Forty Love Point $975K · 2 active Lakemont $580K · 1 active Lakeport $549K · 1 active Magnolia Key $1.5M · 3 active Oakbrook Landing $799K Palmetto Shores $599K · 1 active Paradise Cove $525K Richard Franklin Estates $740K · 1 active Smallwood Estates $565K Stephenson Lakes $1.6M Stoney Pointe At Bear Creek $289K · 2 active The Oaks $655K · 1 active Timberlake $725K Timberlake - Club Pointe $1.5M Timberlake - Lookout Pointes $1.0M · 1 active Timberlake - Overlook Pointe $1.1M Timberlake Estates $1.7M · 4 active Timberlake Plantation $557K · 4 active Woodlake Shores $925K · 1 active

Columbia

The Village At Lake Murray $275K · 2 active Wexford On The Lake $3.8M · 1 active Windsong Point $1.2M Yacht Cove $240K · 4 active

Gilbert

Driftwood Points $1.0M · 1 active Martins Crossing $1.3M · 1 active

Irmo

Ballentine Cove $796K · 1 active

Leesville

Harbour Watch $678K · 2 active Lake Village $995K · 1 active Lakeside Forest $479K · 1 active Murray Hills Estates $475K · 1 active Palmetto Pointe $82K · 1 active Saluda Waters Point $737K · 1 active

Lexington

Cherokee Shores $1.1M · 1 active Harborside $261K · 1 active Harbour Place $670K · 1 active Lands End $347K Mark 1 $725K · 1 active Panorama Point $1.4M The Landings $609K · 1 active Windward Pointe $489K · 1 active

Prosperity

Bedford Way $650K Blacksgate East $327K · 1 active Edgewater Shores $613K · 1 active Grant Williams Estates $225K Harbor View Estates $755K Holiday Acres $675K · 1 active Lands End At Woodside Shores $156K · 2 active Mariners Pointe $879K · 1 active Newberry Shores $278K · 1 active Osprey Pointe $925K · 1 active Paddlers Cove At Woodside Shores $747K Shelter Bay $350K Stewart Landing $150K · 1 active Sweetwater $800K · 1 active The Pointes Of Plantation Pointe $699K · 1 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 110 active listings on Lake Murray.
What is the median home price on Lake Murray?
The median list price for homes on Lake Murray is $869,495.
What communities are on Lake Murray?
Popular communities include Timberlake Estates, Timberlake Plantation, Yacht Cove, Magnolia Key, Forty Love Point. There are 57 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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