Lake Murray
South Carolina
Lake Murray real estate is regarded as the third largest market in South Carolina for lake homes and lake lots.
Typically, buyers can find 280 Lake Murray homes for sale, and 360 lake lots and land for sale. Offering houses at many price points, Lake Murray homes for sale have an average list price of $459,000.
A mid-sized South Carolina lake, Lake Murray has 650 miles of shoreline.
- 650Mi. of Shoreline
- 200Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
- Dam Name Dreher Shoals Dam
- Year Built 1755
- Managed By South Carolina Electric and Gas Company
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 50,000
- Public Boat Ramps 11
3677 State Park Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
256 John Long Rd
Gilbert, SC 29054
11302 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
- Counties: Lexington County, Newberry County, Richland County, Saluda County
- Fish: Black Crappie
- Condos available (Yes)
- Notable events: Annual Masquerade Bash, Annual Touch A Truck, Annual Haunted Hotel, Annual Tour Of Lake Murray
- Sailing clubs: Columbia Sailing Club, Lake Murray Sailing Club
- Interesting facts: Underneath the lake is dozens of communities, thousands of graves, the Wyse Ferry Bridge, railroad tank cars, homes, boats, and bomb fragments
- Known for: Whats on the bottom of the lake (see above)
- History: Originally inhabited by Catawba and Cherokee Indians, then settled by Dutch and German settlers.
- Permit is not required to use the lake.
- Jet skis are allowed.
- Motorized boats are allowed.
- Houseboats are allowed.
- Boating restrictions (No).
- Dock restrictions (Yes). -- Must obtain permit for both construction and modification (See https://www.sceg.com/docs/librariesprovider5/default-document-library/lake-murray-dock-permits-application.pdf)
811 W Main St
Lexington, SC 29072
95 miles away
20 miles away
Prosperity, South Carolina
Lake Murray sits in Prosperity, South Carolina, just northwest of Columbia.
The Lexington Medical Center is 12.7 miles away, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 18.2 miles away, making care and travel a breeze.
Shopping can be done at East Towne Centre, and residents can try out local restaurants such as Kristin’s Kitchen and Creekside Restaurant.
Large and Very In Charge
Lake Murray spans 50,000 acres, making it a vast body of water with an abundance of space for residents to enjoy and explore.
With its large size and expansive surface, Lake Murray offers every activity imaginable. With everything from kayaking and water skiing to fishing and swimming, residents will never be bored.
Lake Murray is known as a fishing hotspot, especially when it comes to largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bream, and crappie. The lake is consistently voted as one of the 100 Best Bass Lakes in the nation and has also been voted in the top 10 places to boat and live.
Explore Columbia
Just like Lake Murray, Columbia has plenty for its residents to do.
One popular attraction is the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, where visitors can enjoy the local and exotic flora and fauna.
Another popular locale is EdVenture Children’s Museum. Here, residents can enjoy several interactive, educational exhibits.
Expansive Waters with Everything to Do
Those seeking adventure across vast waters will love living on Lake Murray.
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