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Lake Murray * Columbia Area Golf Course Communities (Chapter 6)
Lake Murray is a 48,000 acre lake in the heart of South Carolina and only a short drive from downtown Columbia. The lake covers an area of 78 square miles with 649 miles of shoreline. The lake is known as a clean water lake and has relatively small water fluctuation levels.
Downtown Columbia is approximately 15 miles from the Dreher Shoals Dam on Lake Murray. Other nearby cities around Lake Murray include: Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Prosperity, Newberry and Saluda.
The Lake Murray adventure means boating, sailing, canoeing, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, camping and just plain fun at one of the South's most scenic playgrounds. The Timberlake community near Chapin is the one subdivision with a golf course on the shores of Lake Murray.
As of late October 2008, the current median price for a waterfront home on Lake Murray is $611,950 (average square feet = 3330). The average waterfront lot price is $291,100.
I live on Lake Murray myself (in the Chapin area). Please call Mel Coker to discuss your Lake Murray area home questions. I can assist you with any home for sale on or near Lake Murray.
The average price for a home fronting a golf course in the Columbia area is $476,304. Average prices do vary somewhat by area of Columbia: Irmo/Chapin area: $337,565; West Columbia/ Lexington area: $374,084; Northeast Columbia/Blythewood area: $528,176.
Columbia area golf course communities include: Coldstream, Timberlake, Indian River, Golden Hills, Woodlands, Spring Valley, Longcreek Plantation, Cobblestone Park, Crickentree, Wildewood, and Woodcreek Farms.
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Lake Murray is one of the premier lakes in the South for living and outdoor recreation. You may choose to live near the lake or live waterfront on Lake Murray or live in a community with lake access. I can assist you with any home buying need in the Lake Murray area.
Lake Murray fishing is GREAT! The lake has hosted numerous fishing tournaments. Although the lake is home to a large number of fish species, the most popular are: largemouth bass, striped bass, bream and crappie.
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Golf is a very popular activity in the Greater Columbia area. There are a number of golf course communities throughout the Greater Columbia area. The Northeast Columbia and Blythewood areas have the most golf course communities.
Chapter 1 - Introduction |
Chapter 2 - Searching for a Columbia area home |
Chapter 3 - Mortgage Information / Pre-qualification |
Chapter 4 - Columbia (SC) area information and links |
Chapter 5 - First-time Homebuyer information and benefits |
Chapter 6 - Lake Murray Information / Golf Course Communities |
Chapter 7 - About Mel Coker / Your Choice of a Realtor IS Important |
Chapter 8 - Retirement in the Columbia area |
Chapter 9 - Schools, Cost of Living, Average Prices, Taxes & More |
Chapter 10 - Home Buying Steps |
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