Lexington · Trading Up
Moving Up to a Bigger Home in Lexington, SC
Outgrowing your first home. We line up the sale and the purchase so you are not carrying two homes or rushing into the wrong one.
Move-up buyers in Lexington have two directions
Move-up buyers in Lexington usually go one of two ways: more house in a newer subdivision, or a step into 29072's lake, golf, and custom-home communities. The middle half of 29072's sales over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026 ran about $284,000 to $510,000, and 50 homes sold for $1 million or more, according to Consolidated MLS. Saluda River Club and Barr Lake are among the communities buyers ask about.
Many move-up buyers are selling a starter home in 29073 to do it, where the median was $270,160.
How we plan a Lexington move up
Taylored Realty Team handles both sides as one plan. Terry and Yolanda Taylor start with what your current home would net, then decide the order with you: sell first, buy first, or line them up. If you are selling in 29073, your home will often be compared with new builds, so pricing and presentation get extra attention.
What to weigh
- Lake homes: docks, insurance, and upkeep come with the view.
- Custom and golf communities: HOA rules and dues.
- Builder timelines if your next home is still being built.
Talk with us
See our move-up page or talk with us about both moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do move-up buyers look in Lexington?
Often in 29072's lake, golf, and custom-home communities, or in newer subdivisions with larger floor plans.
Can you sell my 29073 home and help me buy in 29072?
Yes. We represent you on both and plan them together.
Lexington
What trading up looks like in Lexington
West of Columbia, with Lake Murray and downtown Lexington in 29072 and newer subdivisions in 29073.
Lexington has two residential ZIP codes that work like two different markets: 29072, with downtown Lexington and the Lake Murray corridor, and 29073, with the White Knoll and Red Bank areas. A Lexington mailing address does not always mean the home is inside the Town of Lexington.
- The homes
- In 29072: brick ranches, traditional two-story homes, craftsman designs, townhomes, custom homes, and lakefront property near Lake Murray. In 29073: one- and two-story suburban homes, townhomes, and a lot of new construction, with nearly half of last year's sales built in 2024 or later.
- Why people choose it
- People choose 29072 for Lake Murray, downtown Lexington, and custom or lakefront homes, and 29073 for newer floor plans, more room for the money, and quick access to I-20.
- Schools people ask about
- Much of Lexington is in Lexington County School District One, but assignment is set by address and district lines do not follow ZIP codes, so we confirm the school for each home.
- Getting around
- I-20 and US-378 connect Lexington to Columbia. In 29073, Platt Springs Road and South Lake Drive carry most daily traffic.
- Nearby
- Downtown Lexington and the Icehouse Amphitheater, Virginia Hylton Park, the Old Mill Pond Trail, Lake Murray, and Red Bank Arena.
- The trade-off
- 29072 costs more, especially near the lake, and waterfront homes bring added upkeep and insurance. 29073 costs less, but commutes vary by subdivision and the main roads get congested at rush hour.
Trading Up: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Taylored Realty Team?