Lexington and Midlands market update — November 2, 2026

Updated November 2, 2026. The latest published indicators available cover Lexington County in October 2026; the Lake Murray neighborhood of Columbia and Columbia citywide are reported for September 2026. The reporting areas and periods differ.

Lexington County — October 2026

The snapshot showed 2,556 active listings (down 3.73% month over month; unchanged year over year), a $322,357 median listing price (down 0.81% month over month; up 0.16% year over year), and a $300,000 median sold price (up 2.06% month over month; down 1.64% year over year). Median days on market were 51 (flat month over month; down 1.92% year over year). October sales averaged 1.23% below asking, and the source classified the county as a buyer’s market. View Lexington County market data.

Lake Murray neighborhood — September 2026

The neighborhood snapshot showed 7 active listings (down 2.50% month over month; up 2.86% year over year), a $515,000 median listing price (down 0.96% month over month; up 0.01% year over year), and a $539,620 median sold price (up 4.80% month over month; up 14.81% year over year). Median days on market were 65 (up 12.93% month over month; up 11.02% year over year). September sales averaged 1.44% below asking, and the source classified the area as a buyer’s market. View Lake Murray neighborhood market data.

Lake Murray context: Seven active listings are a small neighborhood snapshot, not a complete picture of Lake Murray waterfront homes. Lake access, dock status, property type and condition can change the comparison. Area-wide averages and a buyer’s market label do not promise a particular discount on an individual home.

Columbia citywide — September 2026

The citywide snapshot showed 1,939 active listings (up 3.54% month over month; up 16.92% year over year), a $250,000 median listing price (unchanged month over month; down 7.37% year over year), and a $249,000 median sold price (down 9.45% month over month; up 1.84% year over year). Median days on market were 53 (up 6% month over month; up 15.22% year over year). September sales averaged 1.06% below asking, and the source classified the market as a buyer’s market. View Columbia citywide market data.

What the numbers suggest

Inventory moved in different directions in the latest county and city snapshots: Lexington County had fewer active listings month over month, while Columbia had more. The Lake Murray neighborhood count remains a very small sample. Reported below-asking averages and buyer’s market classifications describe area-level behavior; buyers and sellers should compare recent sales and competing listings for the specific neighborhood and property.

Scope and caveats: Lexington County figures are countywide; Columbia figures are citywide; Lake Murray reflects the Lake Murray neighborhood of Columbia. Reporting periods differ. The Lake Murray snapshot had only 7 active listings and does not represent the full waterfront market. These figures are not interchangeable and are not an appraisal or comparative market analysis. Results vary by neighborhood, property type and condition.

Planning a move? Explore our Midlands relocation resources, learn more about Lexington, SC, and read our guide to living on Lake Murray. For a property-specific comparison, Shannon or Kelley can review recent sales near the address.

About the author: Shannon Taylor, REALTOR®, is part of The Marley Group at CENTURY 21 803 Realty and shares local market information for Lexington, Lake Murray, Columbia and the Midlands.