Lexington · VA / Military
VA and Military Home Buyers in Lexington, SC
VA buyers and PCS moves to Fort Jackson. Both of us are Military Relocation Professionals, and we plan around your report date.
VA buyers in Lexington: weigh the drive
VA home buyers in Lexington should start with the commute. Fort Jackson sits on the east side of Columbia, and Lexington is west of the city, so the drive crosses Columbia on I-20 or I-26 and I-77. It is a real trade-off against living closer to post, and worth driving at the hour you would report.
What Lexington offers in return is choice: newer homes in 29073 at a median sold price of $270,160 over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026, and the lake and downtown in 29072 at $376,082, according to Consolidated MLS.
How we help military buyers in Lexington
Taylored Realty Team's Terry and Yolanda Taylor both hold the Military Relocation Professional designation. We plan from your report date, connect you with lenders who handle VA loans often, and stay in touch with your lender so the VA appraisal stays on schedule.
With new construction, ask the builder early how they work with VA financing and what their timeline is, because a build date has to line up with your report date.
What to check
- Commute to post at rush hour.
- Builder timelines against your report date.
- HOA rules, especially if you may rent the home after your next PCS.
- School assignment by address.
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Send us your orders
See our VA and military page, compare Columbia near Fort Jackson, or send us your report date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington a long commute to Fort Jackson?
It is longer than from Southeast Columbia, since Lexington is west of the city and Fort Jackson is east. Drive it at the hour you would report before you decide.
Can I use a VA loan on new construction in Lexington?
Often, yes. Ask the builder early how they work with VA financing, and have a lender experienced with VA loans confirm what applies.
Lexington
What va / military 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.
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