Mallard Lakes Homes for Sale in Lexington, SC

First Impressions

Mallard Lakes has the feel of a tucked-away Lexington neighborhood that still keeps everyday errands within easy reach. The setting leans residential and established, with homes from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s, mature trees, and lots that often feel more generous than newer subdivisions. A number of properties sit on cul-de-sacs or corner sites, and several listings highlight pond views, fenced yards, and broad outdoor spaces that make the neighborhood feel settled and lived-in.

"Mallard Lakes blends a private, wooded feel with quick access to Lexington's daily conveniences."

Home Styles & Community Feel

The housing here is almost entirely single-family, with a clear emphasis on two-story homes and traditional layouts. Interiors commonly feature hardwood floors, fireplaces, eat-in kitchens, formal dining spaces, and flexible bonus areas or finished basement space. Many homes also lean into outdoor living with screened porches, decks, wraparound porches, or backyard patios, and a few have been thoughtfully updated with granite counters, quartz surfaces, newer HVAC systems, and refreshed flooring.

The lot sizes vary, but the neighborhood’s overall rhythm is defined by usable yards, mature landscaping, and a sense of breathing room. One of the most distinctive features is the strong basement presence, which gives many homes extra storage or expanded living space. Garage coverage is more limited, so driveway and parking-pad layouts appear as part of the neighborhood’s practical character.

Amenities & Daily Rhythm

Mallard Lakes is the kind of place where home life extends naturally outdoors. Several listings emphasize private ponds, decks overlooking water, fenced backyards, and shaded spots for relaxing or entertaining. That mix of water views and wooded surroundings gives the neighborhood a slightly retreat-like atmosphere without pushing it far from town. Daily errands are straightforward, too: one listing places Publix just two minutes away, with Target, Walmart, and Lexington’s Main Street also close by, while another notes shopping, dining, and groceries only a minute away.

"Water views, mature trees, and generous outdoor spaces give the neighborhood its most memorable character."

Location & Schools

Mallard Lakes sits off the Sunset Boulevard and Highway 378 corridor in Lexington, with easy access to the town’s main commercial strip. From here, downtown Lexington is about 6 to 10 minutes away depending on the route, downtown Columbia is roughly 20 to 25 minutes, and I-20 is about 10 minutes away. Nearby destinations called out in listing remarks include Publix, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, Lexington’s Main Street, and the broader shopping and dining options along Sunset Blvd and 378. Lake Murray is also less than five miles away, adding another regional draw.

School zoning is consistently tied to Lexington County School District One, with Lexington Elementary, Lexington Middle, and River Bluff High serving as the named schools. That school alignment, along with the neighborhood’s central Lexington setting, helps define Mallard Lakes as a convenient and well-connected pocket of town.