Town of
LEXINGTON
The town of Lexington, formerly a sleepy hamlet 14 miles west of downtown Columbia, has grown up into a bustling suburb, with its own distinct history and vibe.
Located near the shores of picturesque Lake Murray, families have flocked to the Lexington County town over the past several decades. New residents are drawn to the county seat for its excellent schools, an abundance of friendly neighborhoods, plenty of amenity-filled new home developments, and a myriad of nearby shopping and dining options – all within a 20-minute drive of the state capitol in Columbia.
Lexington is home to dozens of new home developments — many offering neighborhood pools, playgrounds, and sidewalks — that give the area a rich suburban feel. At the same time, Lexington’s downtown has maintained its historic charm, with a renovated park and new amphitheater drawing residents for outdoor concerts and town events.
Add in the proximity to Lake Murray, which is a paradise for water sports lovers and anglers with its 78 square miles of sparkling water, and it is easy to see why the town is popular with both new residents and long-time homeowners.
Town of
LEXINGTON
The town of Lexington, formerly a sleepy hamlet 14 miles west of downtown Columbia, has grown up into a bustling suburb, with its own distinct history and vibe.
Located near the shores of picturesque Lake Murray, families have flocked to the Lexington County town over the past several decades. New residents are drawn to the county seat for its excellent schools, an abundance of friendly neighborhoods, plenty of amenity-filled new home developments, and a myriad of nearby shopping and dining options – all within a 20-minute drive of the state capitol in Columbia.
Lexington is home to dozens of new home developments — many offering neighborhood pools, playgrounds, and sidewalks — that give the area a rich suburban feel. At the same time, Lexington’s downtown has maintained its historic charm, with a renovated park and new amphitheater drawing residents for outdoor concerts and town events.
Add in the proximity to Lake Murray, which is a paradise for water sports lovers and anglers with its 78 square miles of sparkling water, and it is easy to see why the town is popular with both new residents and long-time homeowners.
RECREATION & PARKS
Virginia Hylton Park is a true gem in downtown Lexington. It features a paved walking trail, two playgrounds, including one for special needs children, picnic shelters, extensive flower gardens, grills, and an overlook at Twelve Mile Creek. The Icehouse Amphitheater downtown is a 900-seat outdoor venue that hosts community events and concerts. On Saturday mornings, the amphitheater parking lot is transformed into a farmer’s market. Lexington is home to the Blowfish baseball team made up of college players who compete in the Coastal Plain League. Games are played at the Lexington County Stadium, where large crowds come watch America’s pastime on warm summer nights.
For recreation, the big draw is Lake Murray, which is popular with boaters, swimmers, paddleboarders, water skiers, bird watchers, and anglers. The Lexington County Museum collects, preserves, and presents the area’s history, particularly the artifacts and structures made and used in the area before 1865.
FUN FACT
What became the town of Lexington was originally the old Royal township of Saxe Gotha, one of 11 established in 1735 by the Colonial government of King George II. The township was first created as a way to encourage settlement of back-country South Carolina and to form a buffer between Native American tribes to the west and settled plantations to the east in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
what’s in a name?
When the area was a Royal township in the early 1700s, it was named Saxe Gotha, in honor of the marriage of the British Prince of Wales to Princess Augusta of the German state of Saxe Gotha. Lexington County was first established in 1785, and took its name in honor of the Massachusetts Revolutionary War battle.
RECREATION & PARKS
Virginia Hylton Park is a true gem in downtown Lexington. It features a paved walking trail, two playgrounds, including one for special needs children, picnic shelters, extensive flower gardens, grills, and an overlook at Twelve Mile Creek. The Icehouse Amphitheater downtown is a 900-seat outdoor venue that hosts community events and concerts. On Saturday mornings, the amphitheater parking lot is transformed into a farmer’s market. Lexington is home to the Blowfish baseball team made up of college players who compete in the Coastal Plain League. Games are played at the Lexington County Stadium, where large crowds come watch America’s pastime on warm summer nights.
For recreation, the big draw is Lake Murray, which is popular with boaters, swimmers, paddleboarders, water skiers, bird watchers, and anglers. The Lexington County Museum collects, preserves, and presents the area’s history, particularly the artifacts and structures made and used in the area before 1865.
FUN FACT
What became the town of Lexington was originally the old Royal township of Saxe Gotha, one of 11 established in 1735 by the Colonial government of King George II. The township was first created as a way to encourage settlement of back-country South Carolina and to form a buffer between Native American tribes to the west and settled plantations to the east in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
what’s in a name?
When the area was a Royal township in the early 1700s, it was named Saxe Gotha, in honor of the marriage of the British Prince of Wales to Princess Augusta of the German state of Saxe Gotha. Lexington County was first established in 1785 and took its name in honor of the Massachusetts Revolutionary War battle.
HOME STATS
While there are some older, historic homes close to downtown Lexington, most of the new residents are moving to developments near the lake and in suburbs that ring the downtown. The housing market features everything from custom and luxury houses to smaller starter homes for singles and young families. Expansive estates with waterfront views are also available in the neighborhoods around Lake Murray.
HOME STATS
While there are some older, historic homes close to downtown Lexington, most of the new residents are moving to developments near the lake and in suburbs that ring the downtown. The housing market features everything from custom and luxury houses to smaller starter homes for singles and young families. Expansive estates with waterfront views are also available in the neighborhoods around Lake Murray.
25
Homes for Sale
219
New Listings
179
Homes Sold
$265,735
Average Sales Price
42
Days on Market
97%
List Price to Sales Price Ratio
These numbers are provided by CMLS and collected by The Moore Company for January – October 2020. They were updated on November 11, 2020. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25
Homes for Sale
219
New Listings
179
Homes Sold
$265,735
Average Sales Price
42
Days on Market
97%
List Price to Sales Price Ratio
These numbers are provided by CMLS and collected by The Moore Company for January – October 2020. They were updated on November 11, 2020. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
NEARBY
AMENITIES
RESTAURANTS & MORE
The steady growth in and around Lexington has also brought plenty of shopping, dining and nightlife options. Along with restaurants around the lake and locally owned businesses in downtown, there are plenty of chain dining options in the areas surrounding the town.
NEIGHBORHOODS SCHOOLS
Many residents are drawn to Lexington for its schools, which consistently are ranked as some of the best in the Midlands. Lexington District One, one of the fastest-growing districts in the state, serves students in and around the town of Lexington. There are 17 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools in the district, including Lexington, River Bluff, and White Knoll high schools.
NEED GROCERIES?
There is no shortage of grocery stores around the town of Lexington. Publix, Food Lion, ALDI, Lidl, Lowes Foods, Walmart Supercenter and Target are just some of the grocery chains located in and near Lexington.
NEARBY
AMENITIES
RESTAURANTS & MORE
The steady growth in and around Lexington has also brought plenty of shopping, dining and nightlife options. Along with restaurants around the lake and locally owned businesses in downtown, there are plenty of chain dining options in the areas surrounding the town.
NEIGHBORHOODS SCHOOLS
Many residents are drawn to Lexington for its schools, which consistently are ranked as some of the best in the Midlands. Lexington District One, one of the fastest-growing districts in the state, serves students in and around the town of Lexington. There are 17 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools in the district, including Lexington, River Bluff, and White Knoll high schools.
NEED GROCERIES?
There is no shortage of grocery stores around the town of Lexington. Publix, Food Lion, ALDI, Lidl, Lowes Foods, Walmart Supercenter, and Target are just some of the grocery chains located in and near Lexington.
EXPLORE THE AREA
Lexington is located about 14 miles west of downtown Columbia and is the county seat of Lexington County. It is bordered by the town of West Columbia and Lake Murray.
U.S. 378 and U.S. 1 meet in downtown Lexington, while the town has easy access to interstates including I-20 and I-26.
EXPLORE THE AREA
Lexington is located about 14 miles west of downtown Columbia and is the county seat of Lexington County. It is bordered by the town of West Columbia and Lake Murray.
U.S. 378 and U.S. 1 meet in downtown Lexington, while the town has easy access to interstates including I-20 and I-26.